Anna Wise

The Office for National Statistics says working from home saves people 56 minutes a day from not having to travel to work, allowing them to get more sleep and exercise

Consumer spending at Asda fell 5.5% year-on-year, according to analysts Kantar.

The British bank said it wants its employees to stick to ‘approved channels' for work-related communication.

Catherine Mann, an economist and member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, has not yet opted to reduce rates.

The UK's financial watchdog has said it will urge the Supreme Court to quickly decide whether to allow lenders to appeal against a landmark ruling over car finance commission deals.

The FTSE 100 was declining during the day but managed to gain 4.56 points late in the afternoon to close at 8,030.33.

Consumers feeling more confident as cost-of-living pressures ease have led to a switch from own-label products to brands, Mr Kipling and Loyd Grossman owner Premier Foods said.

The Liverpool-based retailer said it generated revenues in the UK of £2.1 billion over the six months to September 28.

Premier Foods, which also makes Oxo cubes, reported revenues of £498.7m for the six months to September 28, 2024, which was 4.6% higher than the same period a year ago

Andrew Bailey will talk about the importance of economic growth at the annual Mansion House speech in the City of London.