Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
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UK borrowing in May surges by more than expected
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for island
The politician set to remain as Jersey's chief minister has pledged to help tackle the cost of living, encourage more investment and continue increasing housing supply.
'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
Ask a group of friends and you'll likely get a dozen different answers. Some insist the bill should always be split equally, others believe the person who sets up the date should pay and despite changing attitudes towar…
'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
Ask a group of friends and you'll likely get a dozen different answers. Some insist the bill should always be split equally, others believe the person who sets up the date should pay and despite changing attitudes towar…
'He hid the a la carte menu': Who should pay on the first date
Ask a group of friends and you'll likely get a dozen different answers. Some insist the bill should always be split equally, others believe the person who sets up the date should pay and despite changing attitudes towar…
Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
The outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran in February caused shock waves across the global economy.
'He hid the a la carte menu': Who should pay on the first date
Ask a group of friends and you'll likely get a dozen different answers. Some insist the bill should always be split equally, others believe the person who sets up the date should pay and despite changing attitudes towar…
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
The UK economy has taken a 6% hit from the effects of Brexit, according to economists' analysis of internal Bank of England data about the decisions, views and financial results of thousands of British companies since t…
Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
The outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran in February caused shock waves across the global economy.
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
The UK economy has taken a 6% hit from the effects of Brexit, according to economists' analysis of internal Bank of England data about the decisions, views and financial results of thousands of British companies since t…
The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
At an altitude of almost 4,000m (13,000ft) and receiving almost no rainfall, the Himalayan village of Sakti is a hostile place to be a farmer.
The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
At an altitude of almost 4,000m (13,000ft) and receiving almost no rainfall, the Himalayan village of Sakti is a hostile place to be a farmer.
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
The UK economy has taken a 6% hit from the effects of Brexit, according to economists' analysis of internal Bank of England data about the decisions, views and financial results of thousands of British companies since t…
The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
At an altitude of almost 4,000m (13,000ft) and receiving almost no rainfall, the Himalayan village of Sakti is a hostile place to be a farmer.
CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator
Train operator CrossCountry has been told to raise its performance, after receiving the worst score in a passenger survey.
'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
The Foreign Office has dropped its advice against travelling to Dubai, but warned British citizens that "the situation remains unpredictable" in the region.
'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
The Foreign Office has dropped its advice against travelling to Dubai, but warned British citizens that "the situation remains unpredictable" in the region.
Finance-help scheme 'unlocks £1.4m' for residents
More than 200 people have been helped to access unclaimed benefits, grants and other income as part of a new scheme, a council has said.
Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released
The government has published its blueprint for a third runway at Heathrow, describing expansion of the airport as "critical to national growth".
Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
The number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level for five years as businesses cut back on recruitment, according to the latest official figures.
Foreign Office drops 'do not travel' advice for UAE
The Foreign Office has dropped its advice against travelling to the UAE, but warned British citizens that "attacks could resume at short notice" in the region.
Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
The number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level for five years as businesses cut back on recruitment, according to the latest official figures.