What in the WorldWhy we are having fewer children than we wantAnd why money has a lot to do with it.10 mins
Irish consumers are used to paying more than their European counterparts for electricity. Recent figures from Eurostat show prices here are the third highest across the European Union - almost…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that the US is close to reaching agreements on several trade deals ahead of this Wednesday's deadline when higher tariffs were due to…
There was a 23% increase in the cost of settling motor insurance claims during the first half of last year compared to the second half of 2023, according to latest…
Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBC"There's only one relationship that really matters," a senior figure in government told me in the middle of Labour's dreadful week, where ministers lost control…
Council tax plan could 'reduce' help for poorestJonny ManningBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBCDurham County Council is considering reducing council tax support in order to save moneyA local authority's plan…
Gemma SherlockBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBCNaomi Winter from Fareshare says they need more vans on the road to deliver foodA food redistribution charity says it is struggling to cope…
Crying at work: A sign of strength, weakness or just being human?Faarea Masud and Karen HogganBusiness reportersHouse of Commons via PA MediaPictures of a weepy UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves dominated…
Families in Barnsley could soon get up to £100 per child to help with school uniform and equipment costs.The council plans to spend £2.7m on a voucher scheme in time…
Simon JackBBC business editorGetty ImagesAs Donald Trump cheered the passage of his self-styled, and officially named, Big Beautiful Budget Bill through Congress this week, long-sown seeds of doubt about the…
Witness History - Drill, baby, drill! - BBC SoundsWitness HistoryDrill, baby, drill!Released On:02 Jul 2025Available for over a yearThe story behind the catchy political slogan much loved by US President…
Creepy or cute? It depends who you ask. But what's undisputable is how incredibly popular the Labubu has become in recent months. Usually taking the form of a small, plush-like…