US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:00:33 GMT
US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.

Tax rises could push food prices higher, warn supermarkets

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:00:58 GMT
The bosses of the UK's largest supermarkets warn the chancellor against imposing higher taxes on the industry.

The best time to turn on the heating – according to you

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:02:32 GMT
Some wait until a certain date to reach for the thermostat. Others until the temperature drops below a certain point.

How the nation lost its appetite for Pizza Hut

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:04:19 GMT
Up against the likes of Domino's, Pizza Hut is closing half its UK restaurants. What went wrong?

Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods over Reagan advert

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:03:59 GMT
The US president announces he is adding 10% to current levies on one of the biggest US trading partners.

What is driving the decision to learn in a manual or automatic car?

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:07:13 GMT
Learner drivers say a lack of automatic instructors and the higher cost of lessons pushes them to manual.

US beef prices are soaring. Will Trump's plans lower them?

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 02:16:06 GMT
Trump is under fire from ranchers, who say his ideas to lower prices address "symptoms not the problems".

Reeves should not cut cash ISA allowance, MPs say

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:09:17 GMT
The Chancellor is reportedly trying to revive plans to cut the tax-free limit for Cash ISAs.

Representation to red flags: The fall and future of Manchester Pride

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:25:57 GMT
One of the UK's biggest LGBTQ+ events has gone bust - how did it happen, and what now for the staff, performers and community?

Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises in Budget

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:55:49 GMT
Chancellors rarely reveal tax plans before the Budget, but Reeves has softened her language on raising income tax.

Tech bosses could stop mobile phone theft, say MPs

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:14:09 GMT
The chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee says "robust technical measures" could help reduce phone thefts.

US inflation hits 3% for first time since January

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:32:25 GMT
The price increases remained milder than feared, keeping the US central bank on track to cut interest rates next week.

Gold and tech purchases drive strong retail sales

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:33:49 GMT
While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS.

Target to slash 1,800 office jobs in bid for turnaround

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:51:41 GMT
The decision marks the company's first major job cuts in a decade.

Bank of England chief tops 2026 Powerlist as UK's most influential black person

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:18:31 GMT
Afua Kyei, 43, is in charge of the financial governance of the Bank's £1 trillion balance sheet.

Growth won't justify climate damage in airport plans, say MPs

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:01:33 GMT
A committee of MPs says the government has not demonstrated if economic benefits from airport expansion outweigh climate impacts.

Canada will restart trade talks when 'Americans are ready', says Carney

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:55:12 GMT
President Trump abruptly ended negotiations over an advert that used Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.

Sheffield Wednesday placed in administration

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:47:33 GMT
Sheffield Wednesday have been placed in administration and hit with an automatic 12-point deduction by the EFL.

JLR cyber-attack caused UK car production to hit 70-year low for September

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:01:48 GMT
It is the lowest number of cars made in any September in the UK since 1952, including the pandemic.

Staff at helicopter manufacturer set to strike

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:32:22 GMT
Leonardo offered a two-year rise of 3.2% in October but unite members are demanding an improved offer.

No digital ID checks until you change jobs, says No 10

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:00:49 GMT
The government plans to introduce the scheme for workers by the end of parliament in 2028.

Trump will meet Xi in South Korea, says White House

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:38 GMT
It will be the first face-to-face meeting for both leaders since Trump's return to office.

Millions of UK Apple users could get pay-out after court ruling

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:08:48 GMT
Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal

Water companies told to refund £260m to customers for poor performance

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:33:09 GMT
But bills are still due to rise to fund improvements to water infrastructure.

European firms unite in bid to rival SpaceX

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:56:22 GMT
Sources from Airbus said "doing nothing would be the biggest risk at this stage".

Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:03:07 GMT
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model

How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:11:04 GMT
South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.

Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:54:55 GMT
Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.

How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:06:33 GMT
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.

Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:04:37 GMT
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.

Why AI is being trained in rural India

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:22:10 GMT
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.

Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:32:04 GMT
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.

How will the EU's new border system work?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:18:49 GMT
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:43:35 GMT
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:10:24 GMT
Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:01:43 GMT
The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.

The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:19:10 GMT
The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.

How the nation lost its appetite for Pizza Hut

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:04:19 GMT
Up against the likes of Domino's, Pizza Hut is closing half its UK restaurants. What went wrong?

The best time to turn on the heating – according to you

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:02:32 GMT
Some wait until a certain date to reach for the thermostat. Others until the temperature drops below a certain point.

Thousands march in Edinburgh calling for poverty action

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:42:03 GMT
The Scotland Demands Better demonstration was organised by trade unions and charities.

'I left Wales for England to access free childcare'

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 06:11:27 GMT
There is no free childcare scheme for children under two in Wales, so one mum crossed the border.

US beef prices are soaring. Will Trump's plans lower them?

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 02:16:06 GMT
Trump is under fire from ranchers, who say his ideas to lower prices address "symptoms not the problems".

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:58:17 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:26:40 GMT
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:06:35 GMT
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:00:58 GMT
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:04 GMT
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

Should you pay off your mortgage early?

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:14:00 GMT
Martin answers a listener's question on his podcast.

What the UK inflation figures actually mean for you

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:08:15 GMT
Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to September, matching the rate recorded in July and August.

The Briefing Room

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:10:00 GMT
Could an AI bubble or so-called ‘shadow banking’ threaten the global economy?

Ever thought of investing in a personal 'freedom fund'?

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:00:15 GMT
Abigail Foster, chartered accountant and author of The Money Manual, shares an idea to make it easier for you to walk away from a job or partner.

How to make money from your bank in time for Christmas

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:42:44 GMT
Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.