Saturday, March 14, 2026

Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash

Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

The Inquiry

How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories

The Inquiry

How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories

Friday, March 13, 2026

US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism

Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.

UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out

Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

The Inquiry

How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories

Thursday, March 12, 2026

A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds

The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom

The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

Starmer vows to crack down on 'profiteering' from fuel crisis

The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.