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Tue, 26 May 2026

'An £8,000 debt pushed me to breaking point'

A Bradford man who has struggled with debt urges others to reach out for help.

Tue, 26 May 2026

Bank holiday sun boosts South West tourism

Business owners in Devon and Cornwall describe how "the sun just brings everybody out".

Tue, 26 May 2026

Ferrari unveils first fully electric car

The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

Tue, 26 May 2026

Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.

Mon, 25 May 2026

Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs

Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.

Mon, 25 May 2026

The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard

Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

Mon, 25 May 2026

This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house

A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

Mon, 25 May 2026

'I don't think I'll ever be able to retire'

People in their 70s say they cannot afford to quit their jobs, but others say work keeps them young.

Mon, 25 May 2026

Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.

Mon, 25 May 2026

How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line

MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten

Mon, 25 May 2026

'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce

More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.

Mon, 25 May 2026

Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders

The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.

Sun, 24 May 2026

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

Sun, 24 May 2026

Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home

India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026.

Sun, 24 May 2026

Move over, seltzer. Non-carbonated drinks are taking the spotlight

Non-carbonated alcoholic drinks like Surfside and BeatBox are stealing "share of throat" from hard seltzers, particularly among Gen Z.

Sun, 24 May 2026

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

Sun, 24 May 2026

City's living costs drive workers to food banks

It is so expensive to live in Cambridge a charity says people with jobs need subsidised food.

Sun, 24 May 2026

'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

Sat, 23 May 2026

Spirit's collapse, high fuel prices test limits of summer vacation spending

The unofficial start of the summer travel season on Memorial Day weekend will show just how much travelers want to fly and how much they're willing to pay.

Sat, 23 May 2026

‘Blue dot fever’? What's really behind a tricky summer dynamic for live music

As prices rise everywhere, consumers are choosing to be more intentional with how they're spending on live music and concerts this year.


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