Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times

PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?

Government borrowing lower than expected in July

Borrowing last month was the lowest July figure for three years, following rises in tax and National Insurance receipts.

Air fares and food prices push up inflation to 3.8% in July

Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since January 2024.

How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'

PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.

Trump calls on Fed Governor to resign 'now'

He said Lisa Cook, one of the officials who sets interest rates at the Federal Reserve, should step down over unproven fraud allegations.

Bioethanol plant begins shut-down process

Hull-based Vivergo says all staff will have left and the site will be ready for demolition by the end of the year.

Intel shares jump as Softbank to buy $2bn stake in chip giant

The announcement comes hours after reports that the White House is in talks over taking a 10% stake in Intel.

Should Europe wean itself off US tech?

Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe's cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance.

Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar

The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say.

Topshop returns to the High Street, but can it get its cool back?

For many, the stores defined their childhood. Now the retailer says it is reopening them, and held its first catwalk for years on Saturday.

Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.

The US economy is a puzzle but the pieces aren't fitting together

Can the world's largest economy skirt damage from tariffs?

Yellow stickers and fridge hacks: How to feed children for less in the holidays

Parents share their tips for cooking up extra meals without overspending at the supermarket.

'I spend £120 a month on buses': Under-22s on what free travel would mean to them

They welcome a call for under-22s in England to get free bus passes to help them into work and education.

Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls

The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election.

Nuclear-powered AI could make Rolls-Royce UK's most valuable firm, says boss

Tufan Erginbilgic says business deals to supply nuclear power for artificial intelligence could boost its fortunes

How to get AI to work in 22 languages

India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects

The Interview

Jewel Kiriungi speaks to Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of South African retail giant Shoprite

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

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 pick to lead economic data agency floats ending monthly jobs report

EJ Antoni's comment raised new alarm about the future of an agency that tracks how the economy of the world's richest country is faring.

China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs

With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.

EasyJet pilot suspended after 'drunk and naked' incident

The budget airline grounded the unnamed pilot after hotel guests reportedly complained after the incident in Cape Verde.

China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs

With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.

Crocs US sales tumble as shoppers choose trainers

The rubber clog-maker claims it is competing with a "clear athletic trend" ahead of the World Cup.

Chip giants Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US

The agreement is part of a deal to secure export licences to the world's second biggest economy.

Mandalorian actress settles lawsuit with Disney over firing

Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk.

Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties

The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race.

The Interview

Suranjana Tewari speaks to John Denton about tariffs and the uncertainty they create

Interest rates cut to lowest level in more than two years

The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year.

Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries

The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips.

Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties

The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race.

UK says British Steel's Chinese owners demanding millions

Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers.

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

Borrowing costs are forecast to fall to 4%, the lowest since early 2023, despite higher inflation.

Trump attacks 'woke' Jaguar as firm names new boss

The UK-based brand has caused controversy with its plan to transform itself into an all-electric carmaker.

Call for help with school uniform costs in England

Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England.

Boeing defence workers go on strike in new blow to aviation giant

About 3,200 workers who build F-15 fighter jets and other military aircraft voted to reject the firm's latest contract deal.

How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs

Buyers and sellers of South Korean beauty products are stocking up as the 15% US tariff rolls out.

Live from the harvest: the farm social media stars

Many farmers are now using TikTok and Instagram to show the public how food is grown and raised

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop

The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs.

How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs

Buyers and sellers of South Korean beauty products are stocking up as the 15% US tariff rolls out.

Do you feel lucky plank? Meet the new 'bulletproof' wood

New ways are being found to make wood even stronger and more versatile in construction.

Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?

The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.

Car finance mis-selling payout scheme could cost billions

The financial services regulator will consult on a redress scheme for motorists following a court ruling, though many drivers will be ineligible.

Council opens food voucher scheme for summer

Kent County Council says that eligible residents will receive a one-off payment of £90 towards food.

Heathrow Airport's expansion plans to cost £49bn

Heathrow says expansion is "urgent" for UK growth, but plans are heavily criticised over environmental concerns.

Car finance payouts have been limited, but lenders aren't off the hook

Lenders no longer face the prospect of having to pay £30bn to £40bn to aggrieved car buyers, but the industry still faces hefty payouts.