'We need to teach children about personal finance'
Headteachers in the south welcome moves to introduce financial literacy to the national curriculum.
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How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?
Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances prior to Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.
Mum hosts free toy swap to help cut Christmas costs
Tzara Spurrier, known online as GlosBudgetMum, is hosting the event at Hesters Way Community Centre.
Toy appeal aims to help thousands of children
The north-east London project is urging people to donate so all children get a present at Christmas.
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes
Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.
Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.
Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.
Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.
The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.
Milkshakes and lattes to face sugar tax in UK
The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks.
The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.
The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?
What taxes apply to electric vehicles and how could the Budget change that?
All new cars must be electric or hybrid from 2030, but the government could put new taxes on them.
Government borrowing for October higher than expected
Borrowing was more than £2bn higher than expected in October, latest official figures show.
Graduate jobs under threat from AI, PwC boss says
The accountancy giant says artificial intelligence will eventually lead to fewer entry-level positions at the firm.
Community freecycle event expands to third site
The "face-to-face" freecycle event is branching out to other locations in the county.
Toothbrush packs to be given to 'most vulnerable'
The £20,000 scheme will provide people in North Northamptonshire with toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Sweaty Betty offers £4k for slogan use and silence
Georgina Cox wants clothing firm Sweaty Betty to apologise and pay influencers it works with fairly.
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living-crisis
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
US jobs saw surprising jump in September after slow summer
The report, which had been delayed by the government shutdown, gives the first official data on the job market in weeks.
Dutch government suspends intervention into chipmaker Nexperia
The move comes after Beijing blocked exports of the firm's chips in response to the Hague intervening into Chinese-owned chipmaker.
On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.
Thames Water rescue plan attacked by excluded bidders
Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK's biggest water utility.
Gangs buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods
These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge.
From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.
Sale of Daily Telegraph collapses after US firm pulls out
US investment group RedBird Capital has abandoned its attempt to buy the UK newspaper.
Government borrowing costs jump after Reeves decides against income tax rise
The 10-year gilt yield rises sharply in reaction to reports that an expected Budget income tax rise will not happen.
Winter money and wellbeing roadshows for residents
A series of roadshows will bring agencies together to support residents through winter challenges.
Walmart boss retiring after more than a decade
Doug McMillon is handing over the reins of America's largest retailer to John Furner.
UK's first small nuclear power station to be built in north Wales
Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight.
PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation
The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.
Thousands of NHS staff to lose jobs after Treasury approves £1bn pay-off deal
The compromise deal would allow the NHS to overspend this year.
US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years
Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make - more than twice the cost of a decade ago.
Building society pledges to keep branches open
It says its current network of 696 branches will remain until at least 2030.
Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.
The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.
Trump calls for probe of meat packers over beef prices
In his latest attempt to take on soaring beef prices, Trump has asked the justice department to launch a federal investigation.
Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.
Honesty boxes should be dying like cash. But many are flourishing
Once found by the roadside offering local produce for a few pence, honesty boxes are being reborn via social media.
Council launches winter energy cost support scheme
Rotherham Council is offering payments of up to £250 to help with energy expenses.
Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
Will quantum be bigger than AI?
The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
Interest rates expected to be held as Budget looms
Most analysts believe the Bank rate will remain at 4% for now, although there could be a cut in December.
Primark's UK sales fall as owner explores spinning off fashion retailer
ABF explores spinning off Primark chain from food brands as UK shoppers cut back on fashion purchases
Pizza Hut's parent company explores sale of struggling chain
Yum! Brands is exploring a possible sale of its Pizza Hut chain, as the business struggles to compete with rivals.
More people using family help than Buy Now Pay Later loans
But some people said borrowing from their nearest and dearest had affected those relationships.
Trump tariffs head to Supreme Court in case eagerly awaited around the world
The top US court will soon hear arguments on whether Trump's tariffs are legal, with major implications for presidential power.