‘We have more work to do’, says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
Hours before the deadline, President Donald Trump did not say whether a definitive deal had been agreed, but that it was "moving along"."We should be able to have a deal…
How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?
The US national debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show. The rise reflects years of heavy spending under both the…
US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
Long-term borrowing costs in the US rose again despite an announcement from the government that it would intervene to try to lower them. Earlier this week, the Treasury Department said…
Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails ‘encouraging’ signs
Royal Mail has once again missed its delivery targets for first and second class post, but said it is making progress towards the goals as its turnaround plan continues. The…
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
The government borrowed more than expected in July, according to figures published as Chancellor John Healey draws up his first Budget.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said borrowing, the gap…
El Niño: Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through
Panama Canal's operator is to cut the number of vessels passing through the key waterway due to low rainfall caused by El Niño.The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) told shipping firms…
Couples share their biggest money disagreements
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The teen entrepreneur transforming farm management
Image caption, The app is Ben O'Connor's second business ventureByAgriculture and environment correspondent, BBC News NIA teenager from County Down hopes an app he has developed will revolutionise how farms…
Kelly urges TikTok to reconsider committee invitation
Updated / Friday, 21 Aug 2026 23:33 TikTok said it did not feel it would be appropriate for it to be the only platform to attend a media committee meeting…
Dutch regulator fines Uber €825m over driver account bans
The Netherlands has fined ride-hailing giant Uber €825m for deactivating drivers' accounts without informing them, in the latest ruling against the firm over its practices in the EU. A spokesperson…
Rise in farm payment schemes to tackle fodder shortages
Payments given to farmers under a number of schemes will see an increase from 70% to 75% as part of a plan to alleviate the effects of fodder shortages. The…