Finances
Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has initiated legal proceedings against Amazon, alleging that the tech giant has engaged in unfair contract practices with…
Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
Cruise passengers who were left stranded due to an air conditioning failure on their ship are being flown home by Tui. The travel company has apologized for the incident and confir…
Shetland set to back £1.5bn plan to connect islands with undersea tunnels
The Shetland Islands are poised to support a £1.5 billion proposal to construct a network of undersea tunnels, aiming to connect the archipelago's most remote islands. The ambitiou…
India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones
India's largest share sales, particularly those of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Jio Platforms, reflect the nation's deep reliance on mobile technology. These major financi…
Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail
Chinese businessman Guo Wengui has been sentenced to 30 years in a United States prison. Guo, who publicly positioned himself as a vocal critic of the Chinese government, was found…
Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
The UK housing market is experiencing a significant slowdown, with a new report from property portal Zoopla revealing that three out of every five homes listed for sale since Janua…
We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
A couple has achieved financial independence and retired at the age of 40 by adhering to the principles of the FIRE (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement. Their strategy…
Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix
A Hollywood director has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix. The individual was accused of misappropriating funds intended for a Netflix produc…
Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
A recent analysis by BBC Verify examines the potential economic impact of further devolution in the UK, focusing on a plan proposed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. The re…
Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, recently delivered a speech outlining a vision he calls 'Manchesterism,' which proposes a fundamentally different approach to governi…
Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The Supreme Court has intervened to block President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a decision widely viewed as a significant victory for the principle …
British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
British American Tobacco has announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs as the tobacco industry faces a significant decline in demand for traditional cigarettes. The company is restructurin…
Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
A rogue builder named Christian Williams has been exposed for leaving a family's roof leaking after they paid him £30,000, which he allegedly spent on a holiday in Lanzarote. Accor…
Got the tennis bug? How to play sport without paying
With Wimbledon underway and the world's top tennis players taking center stage, many fans may feel inspired to pick up a racket themselves. However, the cost of equipment, court fe…
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on European nations over their digital services taxes. Trump stated that "numerous European countries" are d…
Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
An airline is betting on the appeal of ultra-long-haul flights, with the first non-stop service from London to Sydney being hailed as a major milestone. However, analysts question …
Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
King Charles III has paid £12.9 million in tax for the 2024-2025 financial year, drawing attention to his unique financial arrangements. The monarch's tax situation is unusual due …
What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
Petrol prices, which spiked after the outbreak of the Iran conflict on February 28 due to disrupted energy production and transport, are now falling back to pre-war levels. The art…
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
The resignation of the UK prime minister has ignited the race to become the country's next chancellor of the exchequer. With the top finance job now up for grabs, speculation is mo…
Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Asian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, driven by a sharp slump in technology shares. The sell-off was particularly severe in South Korea, where trading…
Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
Lithium battery fires from devices like power banks and vapes have become the number one safety risk on aircraft, according to aviation authorities. The number of such devices foun…
Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
Two teenagers convicted for their roles in a major cyber-attack on Transport for London (TfL) were already known to police years before the incident, according to reports. Owen Flo…
I'm back at home again after uni - here's how I'm making it work
Rising living costs are driving a growing number of young adults back to their parents' homes after university. This article offers practical advice on how to make multi-generation…
Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost
Apple has implemented price increases of nearly 20% on some of its products, while Xbox has also raised the cost of its consoles. Apple attributed the hikes to unprecedented and ra…
Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
Ryanair has announced it will reluctantly stop charging parents a fee to sit next to their young children on flights. The airline had previously charged adults £8 each way for the …
How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
As household energy debts reach a new record high, experts are advising consumers on how to reduce their bills. With total debt and arrears to suppliers hitting unprecedented level…