Markets
Fed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says
Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high.
Gatwick Airport facing water outage after main burst
SES Water says it is working to repair a burst main which is affecting supply to the airport.
Colman's Mustard put up for sale ahead of merger
The sale comes before a proposed merger between parent company Unilever and McCormick.
SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19% from October
The annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas will increase by almost £172.
US Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh gears up for key Jackson Hole conference as inflation fears mount – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate movesThere is some speculation that Kevin Warsh won’t give much forward-looking …
What do you spend too much on?
Shoppers in central London reveal what they love to splash out on - and share their tips for not overspending.
I used to live in a quiet area - now a data centre overlooks my garden
With the number of UK data centres set to rise, some communities are concerned about their impact.
Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules
The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI for the US military.
The Interview
Kristina Wilfore on how a ‘Male Grievance Industry’ is defrauding men on social media
Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
Selena Gomez pushes back against 'absurd' fraud claims
Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.
Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error
Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.
I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction
Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.
'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.
What does the Meta settlement mean for the UK? Five things we learned
Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.
One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers
About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed, Manchester Airport Group says.
Much-loved ice cream shop to close after 106 years
The family-run shop has been a fixture in Brislington, Bristol since the 1920s.
CEOs earn 614 times more than workers at US’s 100 lowest-paying corporations
Analysis by Institute for Policy Studies found that between 2019 and 2025, CEO compensation increased 41.4%The average CEO of the US’s 100 largest, lowest-paying corporations earn…
The Global Story
The US’s economic pressure could kick-start a global trade conflict
'End of an era' for ice cream shop open 106 years
The Tarr family say they are "devastated" to announce they will have to close due to rising costs.
Asian technology shares ride high on AI optimism after Nvidia’s ‘stunning’ results – business live
Investors breathe sigh of relief after AI bellwether Nvidia reports doubling in quarterly revenue to nearly $100bn More on Shein. The company, which sells £5 dresses and £11-£15 j…
Experts' five tips to make a rented property feel like home
Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.