UK economy1 day agoNational Minimum Wage rises this weekAround 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.1 day ago2 days agoMinimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impactMany businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.2 days ago3 days agoWarning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeownersHigher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns. 3 days ago3 days agoMinimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it?Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.3 days ago3 days agoFrom water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect youA string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.3 days ago4 days agoHow the Iran war may affect your money and billsThe conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.4 days ago4 days agoHousing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide saysThe lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.4 days ago4 days agoWhat's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?The rate of economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.4 days ago7 days agoThe £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky highButter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why7 days ago...