Taxi drivers urge council to agree 8% fare hike

Taxi fares could rise by 8% to help drivers combat rising fuel prices and the cost of living.

Not 'poor enough': Do people use London's pay-it-forward schemes?

The schemes are in place to help people who are struggling with the cost of living.

Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?

The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.

Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?

Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.

Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell

Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.

Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships

Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".

Monzo says issue with card payments and transfers now resolved

The digital bank said all of its services were now "back up and running"

Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows

Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.

American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights

It is also adding more premium seats, with the changes aimed at improving the travel experience and boosting revenue.

Sainsbury's branch halts AI use as shopper ejected

Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.

Business Daily

Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220

New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules

The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs

Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.

I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings

Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions

After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings

Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule

The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.

Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure

Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.

Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky

Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low

Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.

Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 56% bigger than today's

The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check

Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted

Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check

Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?

The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

The homeowners selling up for a life on the water

Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.

Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK

No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".

Business Daily

Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions?

Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5

A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living.

Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China

The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.

Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?

The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes

The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.

'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition

AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'

The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.

The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it

Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

Assignment

How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub

Assignment

How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub

US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move

Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.

The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer

More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.

Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?

Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.

Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?

Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.

India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

Parents save on school uniforms at city swap shop

Parents take home school uniform for free at a pop-up that organisers hope can become a regular event.