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'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.


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 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.


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?


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Business Daily

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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


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.


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.


Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:12:27 GMT

A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.


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?


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.


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


Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:08:42 GMT

The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.


US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:07:49 GMT

The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.


Illegal 'drip pricing' could add thousands to the cost of your holiday

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:17:57 GMT

The UK's consumer watchdog has opened an investigation into Trainline, RED Driving School, and Virgin Holidays.


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.


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?"


Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:27:14 GMT

Premier Wab Kinew's comments signal a tough battle for Prime Minister Mark Carney to get buy-in from Canadians on a possible trade deal with the US.


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.


'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.


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?"


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.


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?


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.


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.


'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.


Carney asks Canada's provinces to end US alcohol ban as trade deal nears

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:15:45 GMT

An agreement preventing a new wave of US tariffs is close and could include an end to Canada's boycott of US wine and spirits.


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".


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


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'


Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:27:39 GMT

Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.


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.


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?


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.


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.


India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:31:24 GMT

E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.


Thousands helped with back to school costs

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:05:34 GMT

More than £310,000 has been given to help families with back to school costs, the government says.


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.


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.


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.


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.


'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:14:49 GMT

Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.


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.


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


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.