Trainee pilots lose tens of thousands after flying schools collapse Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 30, 2023 Trainee pilots are urging the aviation watchdog to prevent others from losing money and qualifications. Read more
Dutch to restrict chip equipment exports amid US pressure Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 30, 2023 The Dutch government said the decision was taken on "national security grounds". Read more
Mortgage applications steady despite rate rises says Nationwide Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 30, 2023 Applications remain steady, but the lender says higher rates could cause "significant drag" on the market. Read more
Migrant fruit-pickers are skilled workers says ex-minister George Eustice Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 30, 2023 The former environment secretary says the government is getting it wrong on immigration and skills. Read more
Warning energy bills to stay high for foreseeable future Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 29, 2023 The boss of the British Gas-owner Centrica forecasts that households will pay £2,000 a year. Read more
Pokemon Go maker Niantic cuts a quarter of its workforce Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 29, 2023 The US-based firm says it will also close its studio in Los Angeles and cancel two video game titles. Read more
WH Smith wont open any more UK High Street stores Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 29, 2023 Instead it will focus on travel retail and opening up in the US and Europe, its boss tells the BBC. Read more
Over-30s eye Australia gap year as age limit raised Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 29, 2023 Australia extends the age limit to 35 for Brits who want to live and work down under. Read more
Customers withdraw record amount of savings in May Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 29, 2023 People withdraw £4.6bn from accounts in May - the highest on record, Bank of England data shows. Read more
Mortgages rates: Fresh round of rises imposed by lenders Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 29, 2023 Halifax, Nationwide and HSBC are among those increasing interest rates on new home loans. Read more
UK lithium mining announced in Cornwall Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 29, 2023 Two companies plan to supply the battery-grade product to the electric car industry within five years. Read more
Thames Water has significant issues to address Ofwat says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 29, 2023 The regulator says Thames needs to improve its financial resilience, and it will keep the sector under scrutiny. Read more
The women tackling the woeful diversity in plumbing Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 29, 2023 Despite a shortage of plumbers and heating system installers the industry is still dominated by men. Read more
Sri Lanka: Five-day bank holiday for domestic debt restructuring Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 28, 2023 There are fears the government's plan could lead to volatility in financial markets. Read more
Package holidays in Greece Spain and Turkey soar in price Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 28, 2023 All-inclusive deals for some parts of Spain and Greece are more than 20% more expensive this year. Read more
Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online peers say Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 28, 2023 Some people struggle to get online, putting them at a disadvantage, a Lord's committee says. Read more
ChatGPT owner OpenAI to open first foreign office in UK Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 28, 2023 The Microsoft-backed company says the London office will allow it to 'attract world-class talent'. Read more
BT investigated over major 999 call disruption Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 28, 2023 Probe launched after emergency services across the UK reported 999 calls were failing to connect on Sunday. Read more
Government 'prepared for range of scenarios' amid Thames Water collapse fears Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 28, 2023 Reports suggest the company is in talks over its future, with one option being temporary re-nationalisation. Read more
The people making money from the pain of soaring prices Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 27, 2023 The BBC gains exclusive access to illegal moneylenders who are charging interest rates of up to 50%. Read more
Universal credit: Parents can claim more of their childcare costs Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 27, 2023 Working families on universal credit can claim more of their childcare costs from Wednesday. Read more
Meta: Facebook owner launches virtual reality subscription service Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 26, 2023 It is the latest attempt by the parent company of Facebook to make its VR business profitable. Read more
St Mungo's: Staff at homeless charity being indefinite strike over pay Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 26, 2023 The charity has said that meeting workers' demands would leave it not "financially viable". Read more
Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 26, 2023 Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like. Read more
Follow EU regulation to keep costs low says Ford boss Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 26, 2023 Britain's car industry should keep "regulatory alignment" with the EU to avoid extra costs, says Tim Slatter. Read more
Banks being slow to pass on savings rates - Hunt Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 26, 2023 The chancellor says there is an "issue" with banks taking "too long" to pass on higher rates to savers. Read more
HSBC to leave Canary Wharf tower for new world headquarters Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 26, 2023 The bank will move to a smaller London office to allow for more flexible working post-pandemic. Read more
Cineworld screens stay open despite administration Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 26, 2023 The struggling cinema chain is undergoing a restructure as it tries to escape huge debts. Read more
PwC Australia: Accounting giant splits business after tax leak scandal Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 25, 2023 The accounting giant will sell its Australian government consultancy operation for a nominal A$1. Read more
Students switch to AI to learn languages Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 25, 2023 Many people are using AI like ChatGPT to improve their language skills but learning that way has drawbacks. Read more
Britishvolt owner's offices raided by Australian tax police Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 25, 2023 The buyer of the prospective battery plant in Northumberland has not yet paid for the site. Read more
Can we stop being tricked into subscriptions? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 25, 2023 The US and UK are trying to crack down on firms tricking customers into renewing their subscription. Read more
Heathrow security staff call off strikes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 23, 2023 Security staff at Heathrow will no longer strike after accepting an improved pay offer. Read more
Sunny weather boosts clothing sales in May Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 23, 2023 Retail sales rose 0.3% last month as shoppers bought summer clothes and goods, official figures show. Read more
More than 20 councils replacing pay and display parking machines with apps Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 22, 2023 Councils say app payments save money but charities warn people without a smartphone could be excluded. Read more
Furby: Toy giant Hasbro brings back iconic robotic creature Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 22, 2023 The announcement comes as the global toy industry faces a slowdown in demand. Read more
Facebook and Instagram to restrict news access in Canada Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 22, 2023 It comes after parliament passed a bill requiring tech giants to compensate publishers for news. Read more
Banks summoned on mortgages after interest rate shock Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 22, 2023 The big lenders, from NatWest to Nationwide, meet the chancellor over upheaval in the mortgage market. Read more
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fight Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 22, 2023 Earlier this month, Meta showed staff plans for a text-based social network designed to compete with Twitter. Read more
Most university students working paid jobs survey shows Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 22, 2023 There has been a big increase across the UK in the number of students earning money, research reveals. Read more
Wirecard scandal: Singapore fines firms over breaches Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 21, 2023 Separately, two former Wirecard employees were sentenced to jail in the city state earlier this week. Read more
Turkey's Erdogan set for economic U-turn and steep interest rate hike Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 21, 2023 Turkey is expected to reverse some of the unorthodox economic policies of President Erdogan. Read more
Interest rates set to rise for 13th time in a row Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 21, 2023 Analysts expect the base rate to go up from 4.5% to 4.75%, to tackle rising prices. Read more
Interest rates: How a rise affects you and your money Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 21, 2023 The Bank of England is expected to raise rates from a current level of 4.5% to control price rises. Read more
WH Smith M&S and Argos failed to pay minimum wage Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 20, 2023 More than 200 firms face penalties and must repay workers after breaches hit 63,000 people. Read more
Ukraine war: Push to rebuild economy starts with UK's $3bn Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 20, 2023 The World Bank says many years of financial support are needed as London hosts a major conference. Read more
Airbus experiments with more control for the autopilot Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 20, 2023 Airbus has been testing new automated technology that it says has the potential to improve flight safety. Read more
Is food inflation higher in Europe than in the UK? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 20, 2023 Food prices are growing faster in the UK than in Germany, Portugal or Sweden. Read more
Jeremy Hunt rules out government mortgage support Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 20, 2023 The chancellor says introducing help for mortgage holders would fuel further inflation. Read more
Post Office bosses told to repay mistaken bonuses Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps June 20, 2023 The money was paid for completing an Inquiry which still hasn't finished Read more