Sunday, August 23, 2026

'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms

Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says

Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.

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.

Friday, August 21, 2026

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.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

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".

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Monzo says issue with card payments and transfers now resolved

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

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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.