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Sat, 22 Aug 2026

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.

Sat, 22 Aug 2026

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.

Sat, 22 Aug 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.

Fri, 21 Aug 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.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026

Most Americans aren't anti-vaccine. They're uncertain — and that's a growing public health challenge

The bigger issue at hand may be that many Americans fall into a large, uncertain middle ground – neither firmly pro-vaccine nor staunchly opposed.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026

Why some of America's biggest brands are losing ground in China

Nike, Starbucks and GM have lost ground in China as domestic rivals, geopolitics and changing consumer preferences reshape the market.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026

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

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

Fri, 21 Aug 2026

Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency

Matt Zames is taking an unpaid position to help his former JPMorgan colleague Frank Bisignano tackle modernization of the SSA, CNBC has learned.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026

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

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

Fri, 21 Aug 2026

New York unseats San Francisco as the top market for tech talent, CBRE reports

AI-related roles now account for nearly one-third of all tech-talent job listings in the U.S., per the new CBRE report.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026

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

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

Fri, 21 Aug 2026

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

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

Fri, 21 Aug 2026

Couples share their biggest money disagreements

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

Fri, 21 Aug 2026

The town whose council wants migrants to move in

Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

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

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

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells

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

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

How landscape gardening is being electrified

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

Thu, 20 Aug 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.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

The teen entrepreneur transforming farm management

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

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

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.


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