Insurers report rise in cases of photos being manipulated with ‘shallowfake’ technology A surge in fraud cases in which photos are manipulated to show fake …
Former chancellor Nigel Lawson, who PM cites as inspiration, warned merging NICs with income tax would ‘create many losers’ A secret, unpublished memo from Margaret …
Demand for private treatment booms as NHS waiting lists remain long, while more people also sign up for dental cover Britain’s health cover market has …
Disparity, along with lower increases for car cover in rest of Europe raises questions about motor insurance in Britain UK insurers have revealed the amount …
PM to face questions on strategic thinking in government, economy and public services, and global issues from Commons Liaison committee Jonathan Ashworth, the shadow Cabinet …
Most electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans don’t adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, and they don’t issue strong enough …
Economists say making the policy an election pledge could cost £40bn, which is badly needed for health, education and elsewhere Rishi Sunak has been warned …
Chancellor’s expected pre-election gambit follows identical reduction in autumn statement Politics live: latest news and reaction on UK budgetBudget: key points at a glance Jeremy …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK private sector output rises at fastest pace for nine months UK retail sales dampened …
Company breached rules that state existing policyholders should not be charged more than new ones Direct Line will pay about £30m to customers who were …
The Mississippi Insurance Department says insurance losses from the March tornado that carved a path of destruction through parts of Mississippi are approaching $100 million, …
Kwasi Kwarteng confirms he is cancelling increase introduced to pay for social care and NHS backlog The national insurance rise introduced by Boris Johnson’s government …
Whitehall review is also said to suggest cycling speed limits, along with licence penalty points and fines Bikes could be made to have registration plates …
TalkTV’s Conservative Party leadership debate between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss was abruptly dumped off air after its presenter fainted during the live broadcast on …
Boris Johnson said his plan to legislate to rip up Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading arrangements was an “insurance” policy if a fresh deal could not …
Latest updates: PM admits households are facing ‘unquestionably tough times’, but says NI increase is right thing for the NHS Two-child policy has made UK …
At next week’s ‘mini-budget’ the Chancellor should acknowledge the crisis facing millions of people, and bring forward a package that protects living standards
Reforms of insurance sector will unlock £10bn of UK infrastructure investments, Treasury says The Treasury has announced plans to unlock more than £10bn of UK …
Metaverse gamers crashing into furniture behind increase in home contents claims, says insurer Aviva A man landing an upper-cut on the ceiling fan, a woman …
PM and chancellor make firm commitment to increase after reports of ‘wobbling’ on policy Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have doubled down on a planned …
Workers on £30,000 to £50,000 will pay higher percentage of salary than those on £100,000, figures reveal Boris Johnson ‘fully committed’ to national insurance rise …
No 10 denies PM is ‘wobbling’ on issue of manifesto-breaking 1.25% increase in NI contributions due in April Downing Street has insisted Boris Johnson is …
Watchdog to establish why premiums shot up for customers after Grenfell tragedy A review of the “crippling” insurance costs faced by residents in some buildings …
Embattled PM may scrap policy to win support of rightwing Tory MPs and save his job over alleged lockdown parties The Treasury is becoming increasingly …
Some MPs said to be demanding increase is scrapped as the price for supporting Boris Johnson’s leadership Latest politics news –live updates A cabinet minister …