Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and imposes 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz

The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?

Why switching to save money is easier than you might think

Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.

Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener

A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

People Fixing The World

The people turning life experience into business ideas with funding and other support

People Fixing The World

The people turning life experience into business ideas with funding and other support

Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?

The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics.

'We've saved 34 tonnes of food and a carpet'

Two community groups say they have welcomed "record attendances" and given away many 'random items".

We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers

The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.

Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules

23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.