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- B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops
on July 21, 2026 at 4:13 pmMouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.
- Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
on July 21, 2026 at 4:11 pmThe government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay […]
- Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
on July 21, 2026 at 3:37 pmThe Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.
- Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising
on July 21, 2026 at 3:20 pmNovo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its […]
- Is the internet broken?
on July 21, 2026 at 3:10 pm75% of the world is online, and in many ways it makes all our lives better. But faced with AI slop, […]
- VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
on July 21, 2026 at 2:25 pmHomes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as […]
- VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in Octoberon July 21, 2026 at 2:25 pm
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as […]
- UK's first sugar factory at risk of closure
on July 21, 2026 at 1:57 pmOver 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced plans to shut one of its four factories.
- Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'
on July 21, 2026 at 1:10 pmPassenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.
- UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge
on July 21, 2026 at 12:36 pmPublic finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.
- Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
on July 21, 2026 at 11:42 amThe duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
- Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
on July 21, 2026 at 10:30 amThe water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham […]
- What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?
on July 21, 2026 at 9:45 amThe new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it […]
- What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?on July 21, 2026 at 9:45 am
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it […]
- Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figures
on July 21, 2026 at 8:48 amThe government says a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%.
- Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge
on July 21, 2026 at 5:12 amFood banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.
- Families skipping meals during holidays - charity
on July 21, 2026 at 5:10 amFareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.
- Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
on July 20, 2026 at 11:49 pmIs there any common ground left?
- Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
on July 20, 2026 at 11:07 pmFirms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.
- 'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
on July 20, 2026 at 11:06 pmBuying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.
- The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
on July 20, 2026 at 10:00 pmThe BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
- Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
on July 20, 2026 at 9:47 pmEvery tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
- Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams
on July 20, 2026 at 8:08 pmMore than 1,000 illegal streaming sites were shut down in the US during the tournament, with a […]
- Paramount and Warner Bros mega merger paused by judge
on July 20, 2026 at 7:48 pmUS court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.
- Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
on July 20, 2026 at 6:44 pmThe former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the […]
- Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellor
on July 20, 2026 at 6:34 pmThe BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.
- West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
on July 20, 2026 at 3:52 pmA 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.
- AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
on July 20, 2026 at 3:22 pmThe Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the […]
- South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
on July 20, 2026 at 1:24 pmSouth East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.
- Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
on July 20, 2026 at 10:12 amThe Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.
- Jobs, borrowing and taxes: Andy Burnham's economic challenges
on July 20, 2026 at 9:03 amThe person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same.
- This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
on July 19, 2026 at 11:18 pmColombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
- Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
on July 19, 2026 at 11:16 pmThousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the […]
- My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
on July 19, 2026 at 11:09 pmRavika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their […]
- Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
on July 19, 2026 at 6:35 pmThe BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the […]
- Money Box
on July 18, 2026 at 11:30 amCall for help for people on low incomes who must now wait longer for their state pension.
- Why women should speak openly about money
on July 17, 2026 at 6:15 pmEmma joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life.
- What are your rights if you buy something that breaks?
on July 17, 2026 at 3:28 pmMartin Lewis explains why you should go back to the item's retailer, not the manufacturer.
- Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
on July 13, 2026 at 11:04 pmFood tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
- New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
on July 12, 2026 at 11:29 pmIt is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
- Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
on July 8, 2026 at 11:11 pmThe median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
- Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
on July 6, 2026 at 11:48 pmRobotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
- AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
on July 2, 2026 at 11:02 pmLeading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
- Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
on July 1, 2026 at 7:23 amEnergy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot […]
- Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
on June 30, 2026 at 11:05 pmMany younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
- The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
on June 10, 2026 at 11:10 pmThe final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become […]
- How the High Street became a window on our political instability
on June 7, 2026 at 11:00 pmHigh Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
- The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
on May 28, 2026 at 6:44 amCoffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z […]
- The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
on May 3, 2026 at 11:03 pmWhat impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?