The Briefing Room – Why does the UK have a problem with productivity? – BBC Sounds
Episode detailsRadio 4,13 Nov 2025,28 minsAvailable for over a yearThe Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has been widely trailing this month’s budget and the difficult decisions she’ll have to make in just…
Jacobs set to leave daa but will his exit deal take off?
"2026 is going to be a great year for passengers at Dublin and Cork airports." That was the assessment of Kenny Jacobs in a social media post this week, as…
How ETFs are hooking a new generation of investors
A few years ago, investing meant spreadsheets, brokers, and jargon that made most people's eyes glaze over. Today, it’s as easy as tapping a button on your phone - and…
DFS Furniture sees profit boost as sofa demand rises
UK sofa retailer DFS Furniture said today it expects strong year-on-year growth in first-half profit, noting that its retail and made-to-order sofa business has outperformed a subdued furniture market. DFS…
Reeves ditches plan to increase income tax rates – FT
British finance minister Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans to raise income tax rates in the budget on November 26, the Financial Times has reported, reversing course for fear of angering…
EU states back small parcel duties to tackle China flood
EU finance ministers have agreed to scrap a bloc-wide duty exemption on low-value orders from the likes of retail giants Temu and Shein to help tackle a flood of cheap…
Allianz posts 15% rise in third quarter net profit
Germany's Allianz has today posted a better-than-expected 15% rise in third-quarter net profit, figures that came a day after the insurer gave a rosier outlook for the full year. Profit…