The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to cut its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to save £2.8m annually, citing a 'perilous' financial situation due to funding cuts and soaring costs. Read the full story.
Thames Water reveals a 75% surge in complaints as it negotiates a bailout to tackle its £20bn debt. Read the latest on the utility giant's financial struggle.
Leon founder John Vincent reveals potential site closures and job cuts as he battles to restore the struggling fast-food chain to its former health. Read his full recovery plan.
Thames Water reports a £386m half-year profit, driven by higher bills, but warns of a potential rapid collapse into government control due to its £17bn debt crisis. Read the latest on the utility's precarious future.
Manchester-based Travel Counsellors CEO Steve Byrne explains the £50m acquisition of Canada's The Travel Agent Next Door, boosting international sales to 30% and ruling out a near-term IPO.
Beyond the public feud with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the OBR's reports reveal a perilous long-term fiscal outlook for the UK, with high debt and demographic pressures risking financial stability. Read the full analysis.
The Australian Tax Office has relaunched a campaign to recover $5.3bn from 325,000 taxpayers, including debts dating back to 2017. Read about the revised scheme and its implications.
Major bus strikes will disrupt 13 routes in east London on December 12-13 and January 8-9, impacting Christmas shopping in Stratford. Full list of affected services and the reason for the industrial action.
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
A 79-year-old disabled widow from Dudley was pursued for a 2p debt due to a computer error, threatening her credit rating and causing immense stress. Discover how the situation was resolved.
Emma Rice's exquisite adaptation of Dylan Thomas's Christmas poem brings magic to The Lucky Chance in Frome. Joy radiates from this intimate production until 21 December.
Essensys founder Mark Furness has tabled a 20p per share takeover proposal for the troubled tech firm. Discover the details behind the potential deal and the company's financial challenges.
Danny Seagren, the first actor to play a live-action Spider-Man on The Electric Company, has passed away at 81. Remember his legacy and read his incredible story.
NUS warns a 3-year freeze on the student loan repayment threshold will force graduates to repay more, sooner, potentially leaving them struggling with basic living costs. Discover the impact on new graduates.
Rachel Reeves faces criticism for 'deceiving' Budget that delays fiscal repair as economists warn of interest rate hold fears. Key details on borrowing and tax changes.
Jill Freud, the real-life inspiration for Lucy Pevensie in CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia and founder of Suffolk's beloved summer rep theatre, has died aged 98. Discover her remarkable life story.
Economists warn the UK remains in a weak fiscal position post-Budget, with tax burden hitting a record high. Discover the analysis and market concerns.
Labour government introduces legislation to wipe 20% from student loans and raise repayment threshold. Discover how this cost-of-living measure affects millions.
Australian regulator cracks down on high-risk lending as property prices surge. New rules limit mortgages over 6x income to protect financial stability and affordability.
Barnaby Joyce may defect to One Nation as a UK deepfake company is blocked in Australia for generating child exploitation material. Follow our live politics blog.
The UK government introduces a stamp duty suspension on company shares to attract more IPOs to London, countering competition from New York and European markets.
The OBR warns Rachel Reeves' Budget leaves UK finances vulnerable as the tax burden hits an all-time high. Discover the full impact on households and the economy.
UK chancellors prioritise fiscal rule compliance over sound economic policy, creating budget farces. Discover why debt continues to climb despite political promises.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must balance tax rises with spending cuts as Britain's debt servicing hits £110bn annually. Can she ignore political pressure and fix public finances?
Independent review reveals DWP's catastrophic failure in Carer's Allowance system, leaving carers with £250m debt. Labour must now deliver comprehensive reforms.
UK government faces criticism for allowing British Virgin Islands to restrict access to beneficial ownership register ahead of anti-corruption summit. Read the full investigation.
Bristol entrepreneurs sold cars and risked homes to build Send It Direct, now turning over £130,000 monthly with same-day courier service delivering for major clients.
The Cambridge Satchel Company's Black Friday sale offers 40% off iconic heritage bags, including styles loved by Taylor Swift. Discover premium leather bags at reduced prices.
Criminal charges against debt collector Panthera Finance dismissed after court rules company wasn't technically collecting debts owed to others. Consumer Affairs Victoria ordered to pay costs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves navigates the powerful £2.7tn gilt market as AI tools and traders scrutinise her budget. Will her plans satisfy the 'beast' that can make or break governments?