Business & Consumer Finance Writer
James Whitfield covers UK high streets, retail and small business, tracking how local economies adapt as consumer habits and commercial property change.
Rising numbers of working-age adults out of work due to long-term sickness have become a fixture of political debate, usually framed around…
Banks have closed thousands of branches in the name of digital efficiency. For a specific, often overlooked group of customers, that…
London's congestion charge and ULEZ are frequently held up as a national blueprint. Here is why applying the same model everywhere would…
Thousands of British pubs have closed over the past two decades. It is tempting to file this under sentimental decline — but the underlying…
With millions of UK households underinsured and premiums shifting in 2026, understanding how much life cover you genuinely need has never…
New legislation has changed the rules for UK renters — here's what you're entitled to.
UK startup investment has rebounded sharply in 2026, with fintech, AI, and green tech attracting the lion's share of venture capital as…
The difference between ISAs and regular savings accounts — and how to decide which suits your situation.
Interest-free finance sounds great — but there are traps. Here's when to use it and when to avoid it.
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