Stories

Sun, 25 Oct 2026

Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing

The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm

Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026

Why popular airplanes are getting scrapped years early

Airplanes are getting dismantled for parts years ahead of schedule because engines and other components are in short supply.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026

Rising demand from families needing Christmas help

Charlotte Riley says more families are reaching out for help for a variety of reasons.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026

Charity expects demand for Christmas present campaign

The campaign, run by Little Stars, is running from today until 4 December.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026

White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom

From 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026

How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?

Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?

Sat, 24 Oct 2026

UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab

The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep your house warmer for longer

Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

Fewer people are flying as airfare soars. Here's why airlines aren't worried

Airlines are reporting fewer people flew in the third quarter as airfare surged on fuel costs, but executives say travelers are mostly swallowing higher fares.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand...

The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

Civil servant who juggled five jobs says he was 'surprised' to be charged with fraud

Kashim Chowdhury denied being dishonest when not telling employers he had other jobs.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce to 'prepare for AI'

Amex, which reported third-quarter results earlier Friday, is taking a $336 million restructuring charge in the quarter, CEO Stephen Squeri said Friday.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

Restaurant earnings will test whether owning more brands pays off

Shares of companies with multiple restaurant brands like Brinker and Darden are outperforming single-chain stocks like McDonald's and Chipotle.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

Island inflation rate rises to 3%, figures show

The rising cost of food and alcohol drives an increase in the inflation rate, figures show.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme

The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

The Indian workers filming their work to train AI

Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

Renting in London - 'I pay £2,000 for one bedroom'

We ask people in the capital how much they pay for their homes.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

'I live in the dark': How rising bills are shaping daily life

Errol McGuiness says he has changed his daily routine to cope with higher household bills.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok

Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.


Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Manage Cookies+ | Ad Choices | Accessibility & CC | About | Newsletters | Transcripts
Business News Top © 2024-2025