New figures from the Central Statistics Office reveal that Ireland was the most expensive country in the EU for tobacco and non-alcoholic drinks last year. The CSO said that Ireland…
More than 100 victims of Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse have entered a compensation scheme opened by Harrods on 31 March, the luxury department store has confirmed.Harrods started issuing compensation at…
Tom Espiner and Mitchell LabiakBusiness reporters, BBC NewsThe estate of tech tycoon Mike Lynch - who died last year when his yacht sank - and his business partner owe tech…
Nick EdserBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesUK government borrowing rose by more than expected last month, adding to the pressure on the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves.Borrowing - the difference between public spending…
US soft drink giant Coca-Cola says it plans to introduce a new Coke sweetened with cane sugar to its existing line-up , confirming a plan that President Donald Trump previewed…
Megan BonarBBC Scotland NewsPABrewdog has 71 bars across the UK, including 17 in ScotlandScottish craft beer giant Brewdog is to close 10 bars across the UK, including its flagship pub…
Tom EspinerBBC business reporterGetty ImagesThe average household spend on food and drink is on course to rise by £275 this year, prompting shoppers to buy cheaper groceries or prepare simpler…
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentBBCNeil Jacob says bills add to the costWhen Neil Jacob was looking to rent somewhere to live in central Manchester, the soaring cost of being a…
Mitchell Labiak & Imran Rahman-JonesBusiness & technology reportersOpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, has signed a deal to use artificial intelligence (AI) to increase productivity in the UK's public services, the…
Rachel Clun & Mariam IssimdarBBC NewsReutersThe Sizewell C nuclear power plant is expected to go live from the mid-2030s The cost of building the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in…
John FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCGuernsey's inflation rate has been falling since early 2023Inflation in Guernsey slowed to 3.9% between March and June, according to latest figures from the States of…
Clodagh RiceBBC News NI business correspondentGetty ImagesNew research suggests more parents are cutting back on children's sports because of the rising cost of living"Forgotten about" parents are calling for more…