Mortgages under 4% are back but dangers lurk for borrowers

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:04:56 GMT
There is greater competition among mortgage firms but no guarantee that rates will keep falling, brokers say.

Why Trump keeps attacking the US central bank

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:07:38 GMT
The US central bank is one of Trump's favourite punching bags. But how serious is the threat?

Gatwick to accept 'stricter limits' on plane noise

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:50:01 GMT
Gatwick has responded to the Secretary of State's request for feedback on additional conditions.

Hairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikes

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:28:52 GMT
The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.

Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £166 in July

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:49:40 GMT
The forecast fall in the cost of energy would reverse three consecutive increases in the price cap.

M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:42:17 GMT
The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes.

Could South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs?

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:15:35 GMT
Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers.

Reeves suggests UK trade with EU more important than US

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:30:42 GMT
The chancellor indicates that moving closer to the EU on trade is a bigger priority than the US.

Retail sales see biggest rise for nearly four years

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:09:04 GMT
Sales rose for the third month in a row in March as warmer weather helped to boost trade.

Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:43:00 GMT
New powers mean law-breaking executives can be sent to prison for up to two years.

Why the Post Office paid £600m to stay shackled to the faulty Horizon system

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:46:24 GMT
Not owning crucial code has meant it has been unable to replace the system that led to a scandal.

California passes Japan as fourth largest economy

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:01:42 GMT
The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump's tariffs could stunt future growth.

Company bosses warn over tariffs impact

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:24:36 GMT
Several firms have cut their profit forecasts or withdrawn them citing economic uncertainty.

China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:43:23 GMT
China denies any trade talks with the US as it calls for sweeping tariffs to be cancelled.

Tax-free parcels rule used by Shein and Temu under review

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:48:35 GMT
Retailers argue that cheap foreign rivals are undercutting business using a tax-free status on small parcels.

Cyber attack causes further chaos for M&S shoppers

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:57:04 GMT
Customers have reported problems with click and collect orders as well as card and contactless payments.

Ed Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:42:59 GMT
Ed Miliband says "zonal pricing" or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market.

Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:16:01 GMT
The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as the trade war between the world's two biggest economies has escalated.

Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:55:23 GMT
The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president.

China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:00:19 GMT
Boeing's boss says it's looking to sell 50 more planes China has on order to other countries.

Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:43:22 GMT
The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs.

Minister pledges 10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:45:15 GMT
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:16:40 GMT
The tech boss says he intends to spend only one to two days a week on Trump administration matters.

Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:46:36 GMT
The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.

Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:18:21 GMT
Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:56:30 GMT
Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals.

The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:04:17 GMT
The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.

Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:31:54 GMT
Mortgage experts share their tips for anyone starting out on the journey to owning their own home.

Firms say Meta not helping them to recover hacked accounts

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:02:02 GMT
Businesses around the world say they are unable to get back into their Facebook and Instagram pages.

Why China curbing rare earth exports is a blow to the US

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:15:59 GMT
As the trade war continues to escalate, China has hit back at Trump by suspending exports of rare earth minerals.

Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:01:05 GMT
Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm?

Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:39:46 GMT
A Guyanese political commentator says Washington objects to Beijing's "very strong foothold" in the country.

Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:07:36 GMT
Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient.

The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 23:04:05 GMT
Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.

The Canadians and Danes boycotting American products

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:26:59 GMT
As anger grows over Trump's tariffs, apps and social media groups are helping people avoid US goods.

A revolution is under way in India's trainer industry

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:51:32 GMT
India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?

Mortgages under 4% are back but dangers lurk for borrowers

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:04:56 GMT
There is greater competition among mortgage firms but no guarantee that rates will keep falling, brokers say.

Inflation falls to 2.3% in Jersey

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:39:41 GMT
The latest inflation figures from Statistics Jersey show prices rose by 2.3% in the last quarter.

Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £166 in July

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:49:40 GMT
The forecast fall in the cost of energy would reverse three consecutive increases in the price cap.

Mum's pop-up shop aims to make prom affordable

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:23:05 GMT
Julie Sarahs decided to take action after her daughter's prom was cancelled twice.

Struggling food bank to limit people to one bag

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:10:47 GMT
St Mary's Church in Darlington says its food bank service costs £200 per week and faces closure.

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?

Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:25:17 GMT
What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?

David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:13 GMT
Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:27:21 GMT
The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.

Reeves: There is a deal to be done with the US

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:50:29 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the BBC ahead of talks with her US counterpart in Washington on Friday.

The Inquiry

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:30:00 GMT
Why Donald Trump has chosen to upend global trading

The Briefing Room

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:44:00 GMT
Can the UK become an AI superpower as the government hopes?

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Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT
Duncan Weldon explores the political and economic reality of relying on the bond markets.