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Unemployment rate jumps to highest level since late 2020 ahead of budget
The UK's jobless rate has risen to a level not seen since late 2020, according to official figures released ahead of the budget.
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Former Petrofac chief seeks £40m for offshore wind group Venterra
The former chief executive of Petrofac, the oilfield services group which collapsed last month, is in talks to raise tens of millions of pounds for the offshore wind energy group he set up four years ago.
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Chancellor's own goals have exacerbated budget challenges
There are more people looking for fewer jobs in Britain today than there were a year ago.
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Competition watchdog hit by further board departures
The UK competition regulator has been hit by another spate of boardroom exits less than a year after its chair was forced out by ministers as part of their efforts to spur economic growth.
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Sky News joins police raid on Turkish barbershop - and all is not as it appears
In a small town in Suffolk, a team of police officers walk into a Turkish barbershop.
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Money Problem: 'My wife is talking about divorce - she's due a big inheritance and I'm not, will she still get half my pension?'
Every Tuesday, we get an expert to answer your financial problems or consumer disputes - you can WhatsApp us here or email moneyblog@sky.uk. Today's is...
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Warren Buffett says he will be 'going quiet' as he sends farewell letter as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
Legendary investor Warren Buffett has said he will be "going quiet" as he sent the last of his famous shareholder letters as chief executive.
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Sam Fender gives £25,000 Mercury Prize to support smaller venues
Sam Fender has donated his entire £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to support "struggling" grassroots venues.
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Post Office agrees fresh extension to scandal-hit Fujitsu Horizon deal
The Post Office has agreed a further extension to its scandal-hit software deal with the Japanese company Fujitsu as it plots a move to a rival supplier in the next couple of years.
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End to longest US government shutdown one step closer - as Democrats face backlash
An end to the longest US government shutdown in history is one step closer after Senate Democrats broke with their party to strike a deal with the Republicans.


