Passengers urged to check flights after air traffic control issue
Victoria Bourne, Rachel Clun & Mitchell LabiakBBC NewsReutersPassengers have been urged to check flight information with their airlines after an air traffic control issue caused disruption to all UK airports…
Why did the air traffic control outage cause so much havoc?
Mitchell Labiak and Simon BrowningBBC NewsGetty ImagesAn outage in the UK's air traffic control system caused chaos at airports in the UK and beyond on Wednesday.The fault lasted a mere…
Large companies could be fined for paying suppliers late
Paul SeddonPolitical reporterMaskotLarge companies that persistently fail to pay their suppliers on time could face fines under government plans to help smaller businesses. Draft proposals unveiled on Thursday would also…
Hotel tycoon reveals Heathrow runway expansion proposal
Karl MercerBBC London Political EditorArora GroupArora Group has proposed to build a 2,800-metre third runway instead of the full-length 3,500-metre runwayHotel tycoon Surinder Arora has announced he is submitting a…
Medway Council’s cost of living plan renewed for another year
Robert BoddyLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceA plan offering thousands of households in Kent on low incomes help with cost of living pressures has been renewed for another year.Medway Council approved a…
What are tariffs, how do they work and why is Trump using them?
What tariffs has Trump announced and why?Getty ImagesNew US tariffs covering goods from several key trading partners are due to take effect on 1 August. Since returning to office in…
When will interest rates go down again and how do they affect mortgages?
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentBBCThe Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates when it meets on 7 August. It held rates at 4.25% at the last meeting…
UK inflation: What is the rate and why are prices still rising?
BBCPrices in the UK rose by 3.6% in the 12 months to June, driven by increases in the cost of food and fuel. It means inflation remains above the Bank…
Ford says Trump tariffs to cost it $2bn this year
Natalie Sherman & Peter HoskinsBusiness reporters in New York & SingaporeMotor industry giant Ford says it expects tariffs to cost it about $2bn (£1.5bn) this year, which is more than…