High street footfall in decline
Stores report an “unprecedented” decline in footfall.
Proportion of middle-aged renters doubles
Figures from the Family Resources Survey revealed that the proportion of 35 to 54-year-olds who rent has nearly doubled in the last decade.
Crackdown on employee exploitation
Measures are now being published to tackle firms who exploit staff with low pay.
RDG to make rail ticketing fairer and easier to use
RDG is looking to launch a public consultation aimed at making rail ticketing fairer and easier to use.
Long-standing mortgage borrowers unable to switch to a better deal should be given more help
“Mortgage prisoners” should be given help to switch to a better deal.
RBS announces it will close 162 branches across England and Wales
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) announced it will be closing 162 branches.