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Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figures
The government says a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%.
UK government borrowing lower than expected in June
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.
VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
The announcement comes less than a day after Burnham became the UK's seventh prime minister since 2016.
Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge
Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.
Families skipping meals during holidays - charity
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.
Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
Is there any common ground left?
Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.
'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
Buying on social media live streams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.
Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports
The duties take effect within 30 days and mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge
US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.
John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellor
The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.
Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.
South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.
What does a Burnham-led government mean for your money?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.
Former academy pupil offers students free haircuts
Razwan Amin set up his barbers after leaving Erdington Academy and wants to help people with the cost of living.
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
Anger as water supply misery continues for second day
Residents in Kent describe South East Water as "incompetently useless" as supply issues continue.