UK’s pension triple lock to cost three times more
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe cost of the state pension triple lock is forecast to be three times higher by the end of the decade than its…
US will raise tariffs on copper to 50%, Trump says
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsCopper entering the US from other countries is set to face a new tax of 50%, President Donald Trump has said.The decision carries through on tariff…
Post Office scandal: Exhausted, angry, heartbroken – Postmasters react to report
Exhausted, angry, heartbroken: Postmasters react as horror of scandal laid bareEsyllt Carr, Emily Atkinson & Tom EspinerBBC NewsReporting fromThe Oval, LondonPost Office scandal victims demand accountabilityVictims of the Post Office…
Stats boss quits as minister says new leadership needed
Jack FenwickPolitical correspondentKate WhannelPolitical reporterGetty ImagesSir Robert Chote was made a Knight Bachelor in 2021Sir Robert Chote has resigned as chairman of the UK Statistics Authority, the body responsible for…
Post Office scandal had ‘disastrous’ impact on victims, report says
Tom Espiner and Esyllt CarrBusiness reportersReporting fromThe Oval, LondonGetty ImagesThe Post Office Horizon IT scandal had a "disastrous" impact on those wrongly accused and prosecuted for criminal offences, the first…
What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
Getty ImagesThe cost of the state pension triple lock is set to be three times' higher by the end of the decade than original estimated, according to the government's official…
Hackers tried to ‘destroy’ Marks & Spencer, chair tells MPs
Mitchell LabiakBusiness reporter, BBC NewsMarks & Spencer's chair has said it felt like the hackers behind April's cyber attack were "trying to destroy" the business.The retailer halted online orders and…
Monzo fined for giving account to fake 10 Downing St address
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesMonzo did not check the "implausible" addresses of applicationsDigital bank Monzo accepted customers claiming to live at 10 Downing Street, Buckingham Palace and even its…
Assume the 100ml liquid rule at airports remains, says Transport Secretary
Simon BrowningTransport reporter, BBC NewsThe Transport Secretary has told air passengers to assume the 100ml limit on liquids in hand luggage remains in place despite two airports changing their policies.…