Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England

The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub

The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.

Taxi fares set to increase amid rising costs

The council agrees to increase the maximum charges for Hackney carriage journeys, amid fears demand may fall.

Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?

Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

Is the convertible heading into the sunset?

UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?

Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how

Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.

Surge in scams as fraudsters use AI to target people

On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.

India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry

Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

David James backs affordable football kit charities

The former England goalie does not want costly kit to be a bar to anyone hoping to play football.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

Musk's AI and reusable rocket company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.