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CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:05:16 GMT

Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".

Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:11:21 GMT

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

Little Moons co-founder: Don't wait for your product to be perfect

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:17:15 GMT

The mochi ice cream company co-founder shares her top tips, job highs and lows, and what a perfect Sunday looks like.

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

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:51:24 GMT

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

Taxi drivers urge council to agree 8% fare hike

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:53:26 GMT

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

US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:23:23 GMT

It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:27:26 GMT

Bernard Matthews Foods says its Shaftesbury Street factory will close by the end of 2026.

Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:03:52 GMT

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

Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:02:03 GMT

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

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

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:59:35 GMT

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

Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:38:18 GMT

The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

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

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:40:47 GMT

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

The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:44:47 GMT

Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:47 GMT

Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

The critical tech staying safe by going underground

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:25:21 GMT

The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.

'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:32:10 GMT

Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:02:03 GMT

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

I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:08:03 GMT

The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.

Couples share their biggest money disagreements

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:18:04 GMT

Candles, haircuts, a Tesla... this week we're asking couples in London: "What's the biggest money disagreement in your relationship?"

UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:45:11 GMT

Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:20:57 GMT

The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.

US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:45:09 GMT

Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.

Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:18:56 GMT

It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.

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

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:59:33 GMT

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?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:28:12 GMT

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

Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:24:57 GMT

French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.

Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:20:19 GMT

There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.

Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:11:21 GMT

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

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:10:11 GMT

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

How landscape gardening is being electrified

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:12:38 GMT

The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

The teen entrepreneur transforming farm management

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:01:01 GMT

The app was designed to give farmers more time with their families by making the business more manageable.

Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:11:30 GMT

Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.

How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:16:45 GMT

Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

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

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:03:48 GMT

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?

Business Daily

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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

Les used a QR code to download a parking app - but it was a scam

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:23:54 GMT

Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.

Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:05:19 GMT

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

More students planning to live at home for university over 'insane' living costs

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:01:58 GMT

Students like Jessica say they worry about missing out on student life, but feel they have no choice but to stay at home.

'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:27:55 GMT

Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.

Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:31:44 GMT

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

Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:46:08 GMT

The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.

'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:10:15 GMT

The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.

Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:59:59 GMT

High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years

Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:08:02 GMT

Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:02:23 GMT

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:05:24 GMT

Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:04:40 GMT

The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

Iran-linked hackers behind cyber attack that shut down power plant, reports say

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:48:41 GMT

The government says at no point was there a risk to the UK's energy system during the attack in July.

How the High Street became a window on our political instability

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:04 GMT

High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

Couples share their biggest money disagreements

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:18:04 GMT

Candles, haircuts, a Tesla... this week we're asking couples in London: "What's the biggest money disagreement in your relationship?"