Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.25%

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:03:54 GMT
Analysts predict cuts to come later in the year, but say the Bank rate is likely to remain at 4.25% for now.

Millions more on benefits to get £150 off energy bills

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:30:25 GMT
The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.

Old meter switch-off is pushed back

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:01:47 GMT
Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says

Texas Instruments pledges 'historic' $60bn US chip investment

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:19:57 GMT
The announcement comes as Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in America.

Japan's Nippon seals controversial US Steel deal after Trump pact

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:16:10 GMT
Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover.

Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.

Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:55:38 GMT
The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens.

HS2 line to be delayed again with no new date given

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:08:13 GMT
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the HS2 project was an "appalling mess".

Chocolate prices soar as UK inflation stays at highest in over a year

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:42:00 GMT
Food prices grew for a third month in May, as the overall rate of inflation remained at 3.4%.

OpenAI boss: Meta offering $100m plus to poach my staff

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:15:20 GMT
Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival.

Co-op offers members £10 discount on shopping after cyber attack

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:44:49 GMT
The retailer says the offer is to thank members but a retail analyst says the bar is high to redeem it.

Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:15:27 GMT
The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline.

More than 1,000 jobs at risk as Poundland plans 68 store closures

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:43:19 GMT
The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm.

Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:31:36 GMT
Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller.

UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:09:31 GMT
The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.

Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:31:20 GMT
The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US.

Experts question whether $499 gold Trump phone can be US-made

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:34:12 GMT
It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash in on his name.

Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:16:05 GMT
The new Leaf will be powered by batteries also manufactured in Sunderland.

British Steel secures £500m contract to supply UK train tracks

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:49:11 GMT
The company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years.

WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:08 GMT
People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads.

US deal 'may force UK biofuel plant to close'

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:04:33 GMT
Ensus says the recent UK-US tariff deal "fundamentally undermined its business position".

UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:30:15 GMT
Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032.

How the Israel-Iran conflict could affect energy prices

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:59:52 GMT
Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.

The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:44:27 GMT
The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.

Shared ownership: 'It's a con and we felt trapped'

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:41:46 GMT
Londoners, including couple Chris and Diana, share their experiences of shared ownership.

Son of Estée Lauder, who took the brand global, dies aged 92

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:51:15 GMT
Leonard Lauder joined his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years.

Reeves vows to shield UK from Israel-Iran price shock

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:55:59 GMT
The chancellor said nothing was "off the table" in protecting people from the impact of higher oil prices.

Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:07:49 GMT
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:53:06 GMT
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

Indian scientists search for the perfect apple

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:05:53 GMT
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.

A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:12:36 GMT
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.

US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:07:17 GMT
Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:01:54 GMT
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.

Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:05:19 GMT
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:01:27 GMT
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.

The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:04:45 GMT
Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.

Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters

Wed, 28 May 2025 23:06:39 GMT
Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.

'We make more money from weddings now than farming'

Tue, 27 May 2025 23:29:27 GMT
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation

Mon, 26 May 2025 23:03:01 GMT
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.

Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow

Sun, 25 May 2025 23:11:04 GMT
Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.

Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up

Sat, 24 May 2025 23:18:06 GMT
Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.

How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job

Wed, 21 May 2025 21:40:22 GMT
Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.

Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?

Tue, 20 May 2025 23:01:50 GMT
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.25%

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:03:54 GMT
Analysts predict cuts to come later in the year, but say the Bank rate is likely to remain at 4.25% for now.

Millions more on benefits to get £150 off energy bills

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:30:25 GMT
The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.

Fears for baby bank's future after damp and mould

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:31:22 GMT
The group, on West Marsh in Grimsby, has had to throw nappies, baby formula and clothing away.

What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:24:13 GMT
Some Labour MPs have criticised the government's plans to cut welfare spending and get more people into work.

Scotland to recover winter fuel payment from better-off pensioners

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:12:19 GMT
Minister will seek to recover funds from pensioners earning more than £35,000 - matching a move by the UK government.

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?

Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:59:04 GMT
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

The Briefing Room

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT
From McKinley to Trump, the rise, fall and rise again of US tariffs.

Are house prices too high to get on the property ladder?

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:34:53 GMT
New data shows record house price rises are currently "centred" in south Wales.

Panorama

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent