Poor sleep can cost over-50s nine months of career, study finds
Sleep that is extremely disrupted or that goes on too long could mean a loss of nine months from working life after the age of 50, a study has found.…
‘Picky bits’ on the menu as British shoppers snap up picnic food in heatwave
Shopping baskets took on a decidedly summery complexion during last month’s heatwaves as consumers filled up on a British picnic staple: picky bits, and grocery inflation slowed. Spending rose on…
Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Government borrowing costs in several advanced economies hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, or even earlier, on Monday as investors feared the Middle East crisis would keep…
‘Picky bits’ and alcohol sales help grocery price inflation plunge to lowest level in two years
Of the major chains, Sainsbury’s was the strongest performer, with sales rising 3.5 per cent Grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest point in almost two years, driven by…
Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality
Forty prominent progressive academics are urging Andy Burnham’s government to join a new global push to tackle inequality. The experts include Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz, University College London professor Mariana…
UK pay growth slows as job vacancies hit five-year low
Wage growth in the UK slowed in June, official figures show, and vacancies hit a five-year low as workers come under pressure from a renewed cost of living squeeze amid…
JP Morgan boss warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks
Jamie Dimon told the chancellor in a phone call that higher taxes can result in jobs being driven elsewhere, according to reports The boss of JP Morgan has warned the…
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks
Jamie Dimon, the boss of the US bank JP Morgan, has urged John Healey not to use his first budget as chancellor to increase taxes on banks’ bumper profits. Speculation…
The best ways to save money – from budgeting to planning your future
It’s far easier to take control of your money than we’ve been led to believe – you just need a plan and some time The Independent Money channel is brought…
UK economy grows between April and June but experts warn of challenges in coming months
An added boost from summer sun and sports fixtures for some businesses helped the UK economy to grow by 0.4% between April and June, according to official data. But the…