Food price inflation nears two-year low
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 20:57
Meat, fish and fruit prices fell while energy costs eased, the British Retail Consortium said.
More music leaving TikTok over Universal Music row
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 18:11
At first artists signed to the label were removed, but now writers are being taken off the platform.
Ministers consider new vaping tax at Budget next week
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 18:04
Ministers fear that the relatively cheap cost of vaping makes it more accessible for young people.
Marks & Spencer raises pay in battle for supermarket staff
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 17:59
About 40,000 M&S staff will see their wages increase by more than 10% from April.
When is the Budget and what will it mean for my money?
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 17:52
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will set out the government's tax and spending plans in the spring Budget.
Reading-London Paddington route set for overhaul
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 12:28
A spate of failures include broken rails, signal faults and passengers stranded due to damaged cables.
Top Disney movies boss steps down in shakeup
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 09:35
Sean Bailey, the head of the media giant's live-action film studio, stepped down after 15 years.
Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 05:34
Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive.
Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 05:34
Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive.
Hunt must spell out how tax cuts would be paid for - IFS
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 05:31
The Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank says the case for cutting taxes is "weak".
US challenges Kroger Albertsons deal warning of higher prices
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 02:47
The Federal Trade Commission says combining Kroger and Albertsons would be bad for American shoppers.
Boeing review finds 'disconnect' on safety
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 01:40
A report ordered by the government finds "gaps in Boeing's safety journey".
Post Office victims' compensation payouts to be sped up
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 01:31
Legislation aimed at clearing wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is also expected to be brought forward.
More people in early 20s out of work from ill health than early 40s - study
Mon, 02/26/2024 - 23:31
A Resolution Foundation report is calling for action to support young people's mental health.
Lord Jacob Rothschild: Financier dies aged 87
Mon, 02/26/2024 - 23:00
In a statement on Monday, his family called Lord Rothschild "a towering presence in many peoples' lives".
Housebuilders probed over sharing prices privately
Mon, 02/26/2024 - 21:23
The regulator finds evidence information may be being swapped, which could affect selling prices.
George Michael coin unveiled by the Royal Mint
Mon, 02/26/2024 - 11:54
The new coin shows the Wham! singer in his signature Faith look.
Car insurance quotes higher in ethnically diverse areas
Mon, 02/26/2024 - 05:59
BBC Verify finds higher quotes in parts of England even after crime and accident rates are included.
India ICICI bank: 'My bank manager stole $1.9m from my account'
Mon, 02/26/2024 - 05:50
Shveta Sharma accuses the bank manager at ICICI bank of pulling an elaborate con.
HS2: Midlands and northern England to get 'reallocated' funds
Mon, 02/26/2024 - 05:39
Labour says the plans are a "reannouncement" of funds from scrapping parts of the high-speed line.