Official figures show that there is more money left in the public finances than ever due to higher taxes being paid. The budget surplus in January was the largest since records began in 1993. according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. This means the government received more money than it spent last month, with…
The United Nations agency Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a new report warning of an increase in measles cases across the region. On Wednesday, the organization issued an epidemiological alert and called on member states to strengthen “routine surveillance and vaccination activities” to combat the spread of the disease. Recommended Stories list of 3…
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said the government should start selling war bonds because Britain needs to “move very quickly” on defence spending. Under his party’s plan, members of the public could lend the government money in the form of a bond that would last for a period of two to three years…
Despite an overall tough festive period for retailers, online jewelery demand helped boost retail sales in December. Statistics show. Sales were up 0.4% from the previous month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, citing online jewelers reporting increased demand for precious metals such as gold and silver. Internet shopping performed well, while supermarket and…
getty images Loan charities say they are receiving a large number of calls as people worry that their financial situation has become unbearable. The first week of January is usually the busiest time of year for the helpline, following a particularly expensive period. Advice charity StepChange said Monday was busier than any single day last…
A Cabinet revolt is brewing over upcoming business rate rises As hospitality has been warned not to protest, Sky News can reveal. Deputy political editor Sam Coates revealed on Politics at Sam & Anne’s podcast that there is “continued opposition at cabinet level” over the rise, and ministers are “not happy about it”. politics latest…
