Nick Edser

The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.

Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023.

Domestic energy prices are forecast to fall in July, reversing three consecutive increases in the regulator's price cap.

Lenders will have to carry out affordability checks and shoppers will have faster access to refunds under the plans.

Online orders have been paused on the retail giant's website and app since Friday.

Sales rose for the third month in a row in March as warmer weather helped to boost trade.

The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecast.

Stuart Machin says the sector is facing a wave of tax rises and the government needs to "lighten the burden".

Job prospects for younger workers are likely to be hit by Budget measures, Lord Wolfson tells the BBC.

Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.

Regular pay grew at an annual pace of 5.2%, much faster than expected, official figures show.

The £3.6bn deal by Daniel Kretinsky is cleared after agreeing "legally binding" undertakings.

It is the second year in a row the company has been fined by the regulator for poor delivery performance.

The price of a typical UK home rose by 3.7%, says Nationwide, despite "stretched" affordability.

Sales volumes fell by more than expected in October with clothing stores having a "notably poor" month.

Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.

The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.

It could lead to other firms in the supply chain going under, a trade body says.

Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services.