Sunday, November 1, 2026
From Levi's to Primark - the fashion chains selling mended clothes
A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Burnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse
Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.
The South West reacts to Budget announcements
Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.
US interest rates held steady and economy grows - what it means for you
The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans
Watch: Hundreds queue for city's new Lego store
Fans queued for hours ahead of the opening of a new Lego Store in Norwich.
Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate
Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.
Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
Friday, October 30, 2026
DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options
Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.
'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.
I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.
'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people out of work
Chancellor John Healey says any cuts to welfare will be done "in a Labour way".
What we now know about the UK economy in four charts
The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.
What the Budget offers for under 25s - and what it leaves out
The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Healey provides some breathing space but things still set to get worse for most
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.
Three ways the Budget affects you
The BBC's Esyllt Carr explains how the chancellor's spending plans impact young people.
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