'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'
People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UrzfowP via IFT...
US-China talks restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension
The talks in Sweden to come hours after US President Donald Trump announced a deal with the European Union. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U...
US rail merger could create first coast-to-coast freight service
Union Pacific agrees to buy Norfolk Southern, establishing a $250bn colossus with 50,000 miles of track. from BBC News https://ift.tt/icwF...
Anglian Water to pay £62.8m over wastewater failures
The firm agrees to fund improvements after Ofwat discovered "excessive spills from storm overflows". from BBC News https://ift.t...
Google launches new AI search feature in UK
The new tool marks a significant change for the search giant but raises questions for advertisers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f6CqK4M v...
The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home
Five of the region's island nations offer such citizenship by investment for as little as $200,000. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YeCAM...
Plans for pubs to get greater protection from noise complaints
It will also be easier to open new pubs in disused shops under licensing reforms planned by the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H...
US-China talks to restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension
The talks in Sweden to come hours after US President Donald Trump announced a deal with the European Union. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2...
Both sides can claim victory in US-EU tariff deal, but devil may be in detail
This deal shows how serious President Trump is about renegotiating America's trading relationship with the rest of the world. from BBC...
More air fryers to be handed out to pensioners
The council handed out 6,000 air fryers last winter to help people with the cost of living crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H0hCWcS v...
Why I'm not paying into a pension
Almost half of UK adults do not pay into a private or workplace pension - some of them tell us why. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QN9svMA ...
Why I'm not paying into a pension
Almost half of UK adults do not pay into a private or workplace pension - some of them tell us why. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QN9svMA ...
Pubs and venues to be protected from noise complaints
It will also be easier to open new pubs in disused shops under licensing reforms planned by the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X...
Free summer swimming lessons for 6,000 children
Lessons are also being provided to children in secondary schools who receive free school meals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aFuQrWC via ...
Salon owner 'ready' for key L'Oréal dispute hearing
Rebecca Dowdeswell has been locked in a legal battle with the global cosmetics giant since 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Skx3mv via...
World's thirst for matcha dries up global supplies
Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FfW7...
Thousands of retained firefighters owed pensions, union says
More than 10,000 former firefighters could be missing out thousands of pounds pension payments, their union says. from BBC News https://if...
US FCC clears $8bn Skydance-Paramount merger
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the deal between Skydance and Paramount, parent of the CBS network. from BBC News https...
Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?
Big food firms are phasing out artificial colours, so tech firms are rushing to fill the gap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xkfy9IU via IF...
Trade deal on US tariffs within reach, says EU
The EU says its negotiators are working "might and main" on a deal, but the decision rests with US President Trump. from BBC New...
UK vehicle making hits lowest level since 1953
Data shows a slump in car and van production as the industry trade body hopes a UK-US tariff deal will bring "confidence". from ...
How are trade deals actually negotiated?
With trade agreements making headlines, three former negotiators explain how the talks unfold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9qmAf5r via I...
Tesla pledges to make cheaper cars as issues mount
Elon Musk's carmaker says a more affordable Tesla model is coming as it reports a steep drop in revenue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Graduate wins award for self-made food bank
Aishah's Food Charity supports local people by handing out food and items like sleeping bags. from BBC News https://ift.tt/or7Rm3W vi...
Microsoft servers hacked by Chinese groups, firm says
The US tech giant is recommending some users install security updates after the data breach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0YF9b6Q via IFT...
Trump announces 'massive' trade deal with Japan
The deal would result in Japan investing $550bn (£407bn) into the US and paying a 15% reciprocal tariff, Trump said. from BBC News https:/...
Philippines goods to face 19% tariff, Trump says
The new rate is higher than what Trump had threatened when he first unveiled sweeping global tariffs in April. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Coca-Cola will roll out cane sugar Coke in US after Trump push
The move was previewed by President Donald Trump last week in a social media post - "It's just better!". from BBC News https...
Taylor Swift and Drake music giant files to list on US stock market
It comes as two major US share indexes closed at new record highs on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uv17z5N via IFTTT
Trucking's uneasy relationship with new tech
Matching trucks with cargo has become digitised, adding efficiency, but driving down earnings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UpjyYZV via I...
Rents rise £221 a month in three years, analysis suggests
The monthly cost of renting rose just as fast as mortgage increases over the last three years, figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
'Missing meals to feed my children is the norm'
Users of The Grub Hub in Coventry describe the social supermarket as a "lifeline". from BBC News https://ift.tt/spjGZyD via IFT...
Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns
Future pensioners are set to be worse off than today's with four-in-10 not saving enough for retirement, says the DWP. from BBC News h...
China bets on Western theme parks to help boost spending
Eager to revive the economy, Beijing is turning to attractions like Lego and Harry Potter to increase tourism. from BBC News https://ift.t...
'Disappointment' after real living wage bid paused
Vale of White Horse District Council says it was a "time-consuming and resource intensive process". from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Are we willing to drop cash Isas and take more risks with our money?
Experts have questioned Rachel Reeves' plan to encourage investors with a campaign in the style of "Tell Sid". from BBC News...
Sylvanian Families' legal battle over TikTok drama
The toys' owner is suing a TikTok creator who makes videos of them in adult storylines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZIlJmCV via IFTT...
Buy now, pay later checks will block some shoppers
Long-promised regulation of the sector will come into force next July, but lenders will have some flexibility. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Former HSBC trader has fraud conviction overturned
Mark Johnson, 59, has fought to establish his innocence ever since he was convicted of fraud in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BHaimIe...
Cost of summer holiday clubs rises to £1,076 a child
Some areas have seen prices rise by as much as 13%, research by children's charity Corum finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1VIP5L4 ...
German defence tech firm to make drones in UK
STARK, which makes weapon systems for NATO, says its new facility in Swindon will support 100 jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pZn5Uzr ...
The Bottom Line
What does it take to grow a new enterprise into a multi million-pound business? from BBC News https://ift.tt/CZ4UoGg via IFTTT
The Bottom Line
What does it take to grow a new enterprise into a multi million-pound business? from BBC News https://ift.tt/CZosw6R via IFTTT
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling new Ukraine weapons plan
Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pjVbsiW via IF...
The Briefing Room
As President Trump raises tariffs again, what does this mean for world trade? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TSzUFco via IFTTT
Work to begin on Tata's new electric furnace
A union says the construction is "bittersweet" but the UK government describes it as a "major win". from BBC News http...
Aviation authority says Boeing fuel switches are safe during crash probe
A preliminary investigation found the switches had been turned off in June's fatal Air India crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HDWKm...
Public transport 'too costly' for young people
Young people put off using public transport over concerns about cost, accessibility and safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pRN4vnf via ...
Bank of England prepared to cut rates if job market slows, says governor
Andrew Bailey tells the Times "I really do believe the path is downward" on interest rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iUMYexT...
The summer holiday hacks that saved us hundreds of pounds
From house swapping to smart searching, readers have been sharing tips on how to get away for less. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7X5ueHW ...
File on 4 Investigates
Helen Catt investigates commissions in the world of car finance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IndAuTJ via IFTTT
Trump says EU and Mexico face 30% tariff from August
The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lqk5aPg via ...
Al Fayed-owned Mayfair penthouse has 'leaky roofs and noisy lifts'
An exclusive Park Lane address owned by the Fayed family is at the centre of an eight-year dispute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z0hmYVU ...
Faisal Islam: We are heading for significant tax rises
Repeatedly borrowing more is not a long-term solution to rising day-to-day spending pressures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wfCbzoR via I...
The Bottom Line
What does it take to grow a new enterprise into a multi million-pound business? from BBC News https://ift.tt/mhgP9Fj via IFTTT
When to book and where to stay: Six ways to save money on your summer holiday
Package holidays from the UK to popular destinations are more expensive but there are ways to cut costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QEcs...
Holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price
The cost of all-inclusive family package holidays to many popular destinations has risen this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BVU95Tl ...
Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff and demands Bolsonaro's trial end
Trump accused Brazil of "attacks" on US tech companies and conducting a "witch hunt" against its former president Jair B...
Heathrow to pipe 'sounds of an airport' around airport
The airport has commissioned a soundtrack recorded on site to reflect the "excitement" of waiting to board a flight. from BBC Ne...
Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned
The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tGYLk7e v...
US will hike tariffs on copper to 50%, Trump says
Similar threats are looming over pharmaceuticals, lumber and semiconductors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CyMGoSX via IFTTT
Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech
Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HfdVI19 via IFTTT
Maternity retailer worn by Kate enters administration
Consultancy firm Interpath confirmed that it had been appointed as administrators by the company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L7UPrmd vi...
How tariffs are shifting global supply chains
Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work. fro...
Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says
Bridget Phillipson does not not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost". from BBC News ht...
Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that
Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous experience. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
What in the World
And why money has a lot to do with it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hSp1yIq via IFTTT
Excellent or awful - why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion
A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L...
Witness History
The story behind the catchy political slogan much loved by US President Donald Trump from BBC News https://ift.tt/m0nSzE4 via IFTTT
Families to get £100 voucher towards uniform costs
Barnsley council plans to spend £2.7m on the scheme in time for the next academic year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1JwqxGL via IFTTT
Is it OK to cry at work?
After Chancellor Rachel Reeves cried in parliament this week, how acceptable is it to show emotion at work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/p...
US debt is now $37trn – should we be worried?
President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam? ...
Your new banknote ideas - from British Bulldogs to Fawlty Towers
The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas. from BBC News https://ift.t...
What will Trump's tax and spending bill do to the US national debt?
What will Trump's tax and spending bill do to the US national debt? from BBC News https://ift.tt/y4D6ohW via IFTTT
Over 288,000 NI pensioners could get fuel payment - Lyons
It comes after the government performed a U-turn on its controversial policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lFA26gt via IFTTT
Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI
The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/57encGH ...
Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week. from BBC News https://if...
Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K4tkeuI vi...
Government wins welfare bill vote after big concessions to rebels
MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes. from BBC News https://...
TSB to be sold to Santander for up to £2.9bn
Sabadell is selling the High Street bank but there's no comment on whether the brand will remain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M9AcEFJ...
Household energy bills fall but may not go much lower
Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rKDp40a via IFTTT
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