Money
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Cuts that squeeze the life out of LiverpoolLetters: The selling off of our civic heritage of land and buildings, parks and libraries – and the jobs that went with them – is going curiously unreported
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Still buzzing: the people using pagers in 2017Britain will soon be down to just one paging provider, but for the nation’s paramedics, lifeboat crews and birdwatchers the devices remain essential kit
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Move over granny: the ‘graddy annexe’ is on the riseWith graduates unable to afford their own home, more parents are building extensions to house their boomerang offspring
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UK government surplus gives Philip Hammond pre-budget boostBorrowing bill hits lowest January level in 17 years, putting chancellor in position to ease some austerity plans
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'Like herding cats': do loyalty schemes work for small firms?A new breed of loyalty scheme claims to help small businesses understand their target audience better and boost customer retention
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Pension changes could cost 11m Britons thousands of poundsGovernment green paper discusses giving annual rises based on CPI, not RPI, which could cost average of £20,000 over lifetime
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Made in the UK goods could cost more as import prices riseCBI finds manufacturers’ concerns about inflation at highest levels in six years despite total orders hitting two-year high
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Bovis to pay £7m to compensate customers for poorly built homesHousebuilder apologises for poor quality of some properties as dissatisfied owners organise protests
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Rags to riches? Why the privileged are more likely to become entrepreneursAspiring business owners often turn to family to fund their ideas. But those without that safety net need resilience, creativity and grants to survive
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Councils prepare to cut essential services to fund adult social careDespite council tax increases, authorities will need to defund services to meet rising costs warns Local Government Association
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New Zealand startup offers unlimited holiday and profit share to attract workersGaming company Rocketwerkz claims staff focus better when not stressed by issues that need attention outside the workplace
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Baby boomers don’t deserve to be punishedLetter: Blame this government for the constant cuts and making today’s workers and young people poorer in every way
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British Gas price freeze is unlikely to impress customersThe energy firm’s gained notoriety over incorrect bills, excessive profits and high tariffs. A price pledge won’t deflect criticism
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A London penthouse for £60,000. No, not to buy – that's the weekly rentCapital’s most expensive apartment is one of new breed of ultra-luxurious properties aimed at cash-splashing global super-rich
Gas and electricity prices may have to rise further, warns industry body