Saturday, November 7, 2026
Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown
A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.
What does the raise in interest rates mean?
The BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey explains what the change could mean for those saving for a holiday or to buying a house.
Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go?
The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all.
Friday, November 6, 2026
Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you
Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.
Welsh aviation firm AerFin bought in £475m deal
The company, which was majority owned by a private equity firm, said it was beginning a "new chapter".
Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse
A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.
Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms
Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.
Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats actually make life cheaper?
Their message on cost of living resonated with voters. Now they must show they can deliver.
Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago.
Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years
The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.
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