Reeves disappointed after economy unexpectedly shrinks

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:04:07 GMT
The economy contracted in May for the second month in a row, adding to pressure on the chancellor.

Plans for cash Isa changes on hold after backlash

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:28:20 GMT
There had been reports in recent weeks that the chancellor was going to cut the £20,000 limit.

Airlines angry at planned rise in Heathrow charges

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:54:10 GMT
Heathrow Airport unveils a £10bn investment plan, aiming to handle 10m extra passengers per year by 2031.

When to book and where to stay: Six ways to save money on your summer holiday

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:25:16 GMT
Package holidays from the UK to popular destinations are more expensive but there are ways to cut costs.

Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:36:27 GMT
Trump has threatened blanket levies of 15% or 20% on most trade partners, and says he will soon announce new tariffs on the EU.

Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:42:24 GMT
Three men and one woman - aged between 17 and 20 - have been arrested in London and the Midlands.

Asia is reeling from Trump's tariff salvo – is anyone winning?

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:45:05 GMT
The US president has reset the tariffs clock again, leaving Asia's export-driven economies in limbo.

'Autofocus' specs promise sharp vision, near or far

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:05:30 GMT
Start-up firms and researchers are working on lenses that can change their focus.

What is an Isa and how might the rules change?

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:57:04 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has shelved plans to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

Ferrero to take over US breakfast cereal giant Kellogg

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:05:42 GMT
The $3.1bn acquisition is part of a broader expansion by the Italian chocolate company.

US government to invest in rare earths production

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:35:57 GMT
The government is to become the biggest shareholder in the US's only operational rare earths mine.

Package holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:03:27 GMT
The cost of all-inclusive family package holidays to many popular destinations has risen this year.

Royal Mail to scrap second-class post on Saturdays

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:35:13 GMT
Regulator Ofcom says fewer second class deliveries will help Royal Mail cut costs.

Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:30:07 GMT
Trump's threat is over what he calls the "mistreatment" of his ally, ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.

Bullying, anorexia, trauma - how the Post Office scandal hurt children

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:25:59 GMT
The children of wrongly-accused subpostmasters faced trauma and hardship but are now being promised compensation.

Plan for electricity bills based on region dropped

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:52:55 GMT
Zonal pricing supporters say the proposal would have meant lower bills, but critics say it could have scared off investment.

North Sea operators 'running out of time' to plug old oil wells

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:11:58 GMT
Industry regulator The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has identified a backlog of more than 500 wells that require plugging.

Heathrow to pipe 'sounds of an airport' around airport

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:48:20 GMT
The airport has commissioned a soundtrack recorded on site to reflect the "excitement" of waiting to board a flight.

Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff and demands Bolsonaro's trial end

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:07:30 GMT
Trump accused Brazil of "attacks" on US tech companies and conducting a "witch hunt" against its former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Mortgage lending rules change could help first-time buyers

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:53:45 GMT
The Bank of England has recommended a looser cap on riskier lending.

Linda Yaccarino departs as boss of Musk's X

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:47:26 GMT
Her exit comes at a difficult time for Musk who, in a brief reply, thanked her for her "contributions."

Get your act together, Post Office victims tell Starmer

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:47:23 GMT
People harmed in the scandal say they have no faith in the government to speed up compensation.

EU hopes to agree US tariff deal 'in coming days'

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:06:35 GMT
The EU remains hopeful it will strike a deal to avoid steep levies Trump has threatened on its exports to the US.

Housebuilders to pay £100m to avoid legal decision

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:46:41 GMT
UK housebuilders agree not to share commercially sensitive data "except in limited circumstances".

Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:57:56 GMT
The freeze means people risk being dragged into a higher tax band if they get a pay rise.

Faisal Islam: Trump delays tariffs as the rest of world plays hardball

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:01:40 GMT
The US president reveals his poker "tell" by showing he is open to delays to secure trade deals.

'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:30:10 GMT
Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.

Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:02:48 GMT
Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.

Tariffs are shifting global supply chains

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:08:24 GMT
Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.

What have tariffs really done to the US economy?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:03:30 GMT
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.

Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:07:01 GMT
Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

The bridge changing lives and boosting business

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:03:29 GMT
The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:57:37 GMT
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:02:03 GMT
US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.

Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:43:54 GMT
The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

Parents braced for more school meal price rises

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:08:55 GMT
Meals went up to £2.90 in April - but Oxfordshire County Council warns there are more increases to come.

What is an Isa and how might the rules change?

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:57:04 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has shelved plans to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

Plans for cash Isa changes on hold after backlash

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:28:20 GMT
There had been reports in recent weeks that the chancellor was going to cut the £20,000 limit.

When to book and where to stay: Six ways to save money on your summer holiday

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:25:16 GMT
Package holidays from the UK to popular destinations are more expensive but there are ways to cut costs.

Cost of living payment brought forward for 2025

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:37:25 GMT
The £516.50 Community Costs Bonus is brought forward from autumn to July.

Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT
From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

The Briefing Room

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:38:00 GMT
As President Trump raises tariffs again, what does this mean for world trade?

The Bottom Line

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT
What does it take to grow a new enterprise into a multi million-pound business?

Business Daily

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT
Grab your briefcase as we head into the negotiation room - is there an art to a deal?

Currently

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:09:00 GMT
Nine years since Brexit: what's it like to trade with the EU?

Aged 18-39? Martin Lewis on the £1 investment to make now

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:24:25 GMT
Martin Lewis explains why it's a good idea to put £1 into a Lifetime ISA.