Business

A spokesman for the Treasury said: “We have the right economic plan – we’re backing hospitality by cutting VAT on family attractions and kids meals this summer, reforming business rates,…

Some people may be liable for income tax on payments, if the total interest earned in the tax year is above their personal savings allowance.

“Indeed, further investment into WH Smith will require something of a leap of faith as weaker consumer confidence has affected spend per passenger, a reduction in flights in the US…

Oil prices also fell after US President Donald Trump said negotiations over a peace deal to end the Middle East war were in their final stages.

The watchdog said Ofgem, Ofwat and Ofcom must strengthen support for consumers in vulnerable circumstances.

London is getting 10 new and improved M&S stores this year

BP said it will be reorganised into two business divisions – upstream and downstream – from the start of July.

The high street chain said it has been buoyed by new openings, with the group expanding into more transport hubs and roadside locations.

The acquisition is thought to be GSK’s biggest deal in more than a decade.

The FTSE 100 closed up 5.15 points at 10,373.20.