There is good news and bad news about the prospects for the UK economy. First, the good news. The UK’s problems are relatively easily solved. A lot of money is pointlessly being thrown down the drain

“The failure of economists to forecast recessions is virtually unblemished,” notes Prakash Loungani, assistant director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This includes the economists at the IM

New year, New you? Make this the year you take control of your finances... here, Laura Linden shares her top tips

D on’t spend January worrying about money. Use the long, cold evenings to get yourself financially fit for 2026 and make a plan. NEW YEAR, NEW MONEY MINDSET! As women, we will often tend to prioritise

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1 DO YOUR RESEARCH Start by shopping around. Price comparison sites such as Travelsupermarket.com and Kayak. co.uk are great for getting a feel for costs. Experiment with different dates – timing can