Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:24:04 GMT
The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?

Spring Statement: 'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit'

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:41:11 GMT
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?

How will carmakers be affected by Trump's tariffs?

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:28:40 GMT
Investors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit.

UK not entering trade war with US over car tariffs, says PM

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:06:26 GMT
The UK is in "intense negotiations" with the US over tariff plans, the prime minister says.

Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:27:47 GMT
The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.

What's next for social media?

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:02:06 GMT
Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.

Sky says 2,000 jobs at risk at customer service sites

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:44:05 GMT
The planned cuts represent 7% of Sky's total workforce and would mean the closure of three sites.

As streaming subscriptions stall, are price rises inevitable?

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:00:56 GMT
After years of growth, the music streaming market is levelling off, so what will labels do next?

H&M to use digital clones of models in ads and social media

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:44:02 GMT
Some fear the move could mean less work for models, photographers and make-up artists.

Warning taxes could still rise despite benefit cuts

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:51:27 GMT
Global uncertainty over Trump's tariffs could derail the chancellor's plans, economists warn.

China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Trump says

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:08:47 GMT
Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.

Easter egg costs soar by up to 50%, Which? says

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:27:25 GMT
The consumer group says many chocolate treats have shot up in price while several have been hit by "shrinkflation".

Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day?

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:22:45 GMT
The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.

Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:55:23 GMT
While the Spring Statement focuses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.

Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:09:08 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.

Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:19:52 GMT
The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.

Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:15:45 GMT
Planning reforms could result in 1.3 million new homes by the end of the decade, watchdog says.

Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:47 GMT
Inflation fell to 2.8% in February, driven by cheaper women's clothing.

'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit'

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:41:11 GMT
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?

23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:42:57 GMT
Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.

Maternity discrimination case settled for £215k

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:26:31 GMT
Maeve Bradley took action against Citibank after it promoted the person who covered her maternity leave.

Oasis sale 'may have misled fans' says watchdog

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:43:52 GMT
CMA concerned that Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law for Oasis reunion tour.

Pizza Hut franchisee accused of 'wage theft'

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:02:01 GMT
The Glenshire Group altered old timesheets and stopped petrol money, a grievance seen exclusively by the BBC claims.

Cladding tax on new homes delayed for a year

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:32:40 GMT
The delay comes after developers warned the tax could hamper the government's housebuilding plans.

Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:24:09 GMT
The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles.

'I could lose £100K despite Woodford redress scheme'

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:49:47 GMT
People who lost savings from a collapsed investment fund say a redress scheme has let them down.

Reeves to make fresh welfare cuts in Spring Statement

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:05:38 GMT
The chancellor is set to expand cuts to benefits after being told the reforms would save less than planned.

Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:13:58 GMT
The South East Asian country has the third largest trade surplus with the US, after China and Mexico.

Why are tech stocks so volatile?

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:06:53 GMT
Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.

Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:53:55 GMT
Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.

What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:05:50 GMT
The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.

How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:24:08 GMT
Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?

The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:02:48 GMT
Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.

Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:51:08 GMT
The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.

Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:27:38 GMT
Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.

Will Trump's tariff war spark big-bang reforms in India?

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:27:16 GMT
Could this be a chance for the world’s fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further?

'I'm a little angry': Canadian firms boycott US products

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:02:47 GMT
Canadian firms say there is a need for more homegrown production after tariffs imposed by the US sparked a trade war.

Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:01:41 GMT
Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:04:03 GMT
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.

Why people are cutting back their online profile

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:08:15 GMT
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.

'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:44:28 GMT
The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.

Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:02:38 GMT
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.

Who is Mark Carney, the political newcomer who hopes to stay Canada's PM?

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:47:35 GMT
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but is now seeking a mandate from Canadians.

Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:03:31 GMT
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.

Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:51 GMT
From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.