Imran Rahman-JonesBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK economy grew by 0.7% at the start of this year. This was better than expected, but this level of growth is not predicted…
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsAFP/GettyWalmart is preparing to raise prices in the US as soon as this month, as its own costs increase as a result of the new tariffs…
Daniel HollandLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceMore children have access to free school lunches following a city's push to reach struggling families.Newcastle City Council announced last December that all eligible children in…
Tom GerkenTechnology reporterGetty ImagesOne of the world's biggest cryptocurrency firms, Coinbase, says a recent cyber attack will cost it up to $400m (£301m).The firm said it was contacted by hackers…
Faisal Islam: The UK's surprisingly strong growth may not be temporaryPA MediaChancellor Rachel Reeves at the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby after growth figures were announcedIt's not a boom, but it…
A record €2.5 billion worth of personal loans were drawn down last year. These included loans for cars, home improvement works, holidays and weddings. The figures from Banking and Payments…
Reeves says UK 'beginning to turn corner' as growth beats forecastsNick EdserBusiness reporter, BBC NewsRachel Reeves said the growth figures were "very significant"The UK economy is "beginning to turn a…
Retail sales in the US were near-flat in April, government data showed today, held back by car sales and those at gasoline stations, while consumers remained jittery about President Donald…
Sarah Easedale & Dafydd EvansBBC NewsGetty ImagesWelsh Water was told it had been negligentWelsh Water has been fined £1.35m for failing to properly monitor water quality at 300 different sites.The…
Updated / Thursday, 15 May 2025 17:16 The investigation relates to suspected price fixing and anti-competitive agreements at gambling industry premises (stock image) Gardaí and the Competition and Consumer Protection…
Nikhil InamdarBBC News, LondonUS President Donald Trump's claim that India has offered to drop all tariffs on goods imported from his country has been swiftly disputed by Delhi.In a statement…
German sandal maker Birkenstock plans to raise prices globally to fully offset the impact of the US tariff of 10% on European Union-made goods, chief financial officer Ivica Krolo said…