Saturday · September 5, 2026 Vol. I · No. 247
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Markets

Business / Finance · Markets

Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales

The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

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Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?

The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

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'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks

The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.

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Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport

Bottled water is being handed out to passengers and staff while the issue is investigated.

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Last chance to apply for help with school costs

The bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards school essentials.

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Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war

Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

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Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change

Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

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Money Box

What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?

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What does the South make of the King of the North?

BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.

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'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'

Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder

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Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down

Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.

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Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes

The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

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ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers

As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

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Paramount and Warner Bros pause $110bn merger amid legal challenge

Until a judge reaches a final verdict – or until 1 June 2027 – the Hollywood studios will remain completely separate, competing operations.

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Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies

The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

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Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating

While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

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New figures show costs rising for pensioners

They face 4.7% inflation - driven by steep rises in fuel and household service costs, report finds.

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Preston Bus still to decide on Burnham's £2 cap

The operator says it needs more details before deciding whether to join Andy Burnham's new scheme.

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Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs

The Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles.

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How much money do you give for a wedding gift?

You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

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UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss

The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn

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UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month

Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

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We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more

Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

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Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?

The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.