US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 30, 2026 The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter. Read more
Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 29, 2026 It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023. Read more
'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 28, 2026 Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce. Read more
New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 27, 2026 The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs. Read more
Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 27, 2026 The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance. Read more
'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 26, 2026 The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict. Read more
Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 26, 2026 The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working. Read more
Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 25, 2026 Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed. Read more
Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 24, 2026 The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere. Read more
US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 24, 2026 Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February. Read more
Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 24, 2026 Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down. Read more
Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 23, 2026 Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut. Read more
Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 23, 2026 Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff. Read more
UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 23, 2026 Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs. Read more
We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 23, 2026 Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending. Read more
OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 22, 2026 It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement. Read more
Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 22, 2026 The cost of parking closest to the terminal just for a few minutes has hit £10 at two of the UK's busiest airports. Read more
Will AI help you do your job or replace you? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 21, 2026 Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening. Read more
Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 21, 2026 A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies. Read more
UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 21, 2026 Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt. Read more
The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 21, 2026 The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares. Read more
'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 20, 2026 Buying on social media live streams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many. Read more
Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 19, 2026 Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says. Read more
China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 19, 2026 The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms. Read more
Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 18, 2026 Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West. Read more
I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 18, 2026 Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her. Read more
Guidance needed for families reclaiming childcare Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 18, 2026 Soms families have had problems claiming back cash as part of the pilot scheme. Read more
Rural residents back heating oil protection plan Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 17, 2026 Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed. Read more
'I'd rather not leave the house so I don't get into more debt' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 17, 2026 Great Yarmouth has some of the highest levels of problem debt in the country, but help is at hand. Read more
I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 16, 2026 Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her. Read more
Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 15, 2026 Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company. Read more
Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 15, 2026 Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control. Read more
Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 14, 2026 The cost of hearing oil spike following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices. Read more
'I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 13, 2026 Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction. Read more
Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 12, 2026 The man's wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out, officials say. Read more
Why switching to save money is easier than you might think Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 12, 2026 Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be. Read more
Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 12, 2026 People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting. Read more
Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 12, 2026 Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of over £600 a year simply to access standard goods and services. Read more
Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 11, 2026 A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms. Read more
Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 11, 2026 The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics. Read more
'We've saved 34 tonnes of food and a carpet' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 10, 2026 Two community groups say they have welcomed "record attendances" and given away many 'random items". Read more
We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 09, 2026 The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs. Read more
I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 08, 2026 The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship. Read more
Robots available for rent: But what can they do? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 07, 2026 Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot. Read more
'You have to say no': Families struggling with holiday food costs Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 07, 2026 Susan Lilley, a single mother of two, said the weekly shop has become one of her biggest financial worries. Read more
How the High Street became a window on our political instability Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 06, 2026 High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK? Read more
Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 05, 2026 More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce. Read more
Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 05, 2026 Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system. Read more
AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 05, 2026 Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system. Read more
'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 02, 2026 Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give. Read more