Monday, March 30, 2026

'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme

Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply

Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong

Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

How will car finance compensation payments work?

Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

Sunday, March 29, 2026

The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost

Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

Compensation details for millions of drivers set to be revealed

The City regulator will outline how millions of people can claim compensation for mis-sold car finance.

Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers

In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.

How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones

The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

'Cost to supply potatoes has risen 40%'

A Staffordshire farmer says the industry will struggle to absorb rising costs.

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

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?

The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.