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5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Friday 3rd March 2023
5. WH Smith has said it has been the target of a cyber attack that has seen hackers access company data.
The high street retailer added hackers have also been able to access current and former employee information.
4. Homebuilder Taylor Wimpey said it was cutting jobs as it seeks to reduce costs after flagging weaker sales and forecasting it would build about a quarter fewer homes this year than in 2022 in the face of a slowdown in the housing sector.
Britain's largest homebuilders have already cut back their building targets as higher mortgage costs and economic uncertainty depressed buyer demand.
3. Delays to HS2 are being considered among other options to curb rising costs, the project's boss has admitted.
The soaring cost of materials has posed a fresh challenge, at a time when the Department for Transport's budget is not due to keep up with inflation.
2. All-inclusive rents are rising up the list of priorities among people searching for somewhere to live, according to property portal Rightmove.
The phrase "bills included" is second on the list of search terms, having been fourth a year earlier, reflecting the pressure of surging prices.
1. Some energy firms are preparing to amend bills in expectation that the government will keep support at or near current levels.
Typical household energy bills are set to rise to £3,000 a year from April, but calls have been made for the government to retain its current level of support so they stay at £2,500.