British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It’s absurd
Dan WhitworthMoney Box reporter, LondonBeth KojderBeth Kojder became pregnant and gave birth to her baby while still waiting for British Gas to provide an accurate final billA woman says it…
The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Faisal IslamEconomics editorReutersShoppers on Oxford Street during the Boxing Day salesA new year, a new beginning.The latest monthly figures on the economy hardly confirm a change of gear, but nor…
Telford cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people
Chloe HughesWest MidlandsHummingbird CafeThe meals will be offered three times a week, with no forms or explanation necessaryA community cafe in Telford is offering free breakfasts to people who are…
Trump’s proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans’ debt. Would it help?
Danielle KayeBusiness reporterGetty ImagesCredit card debt is an increasingly heavy burden for millions of Americans.Selena Cooper, 26, is among those dealing with the strain. A former paralegal at the Social…
EU chief hails ‘fair trade’ as Mercosur deal signed
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the choosing of "free trade over tariffs" before signing the deal with South America's Mercosur nations that has been 25 years in…
Govt to sign off on plan to buy buildings for childcare
The Government will next week sign off on a plan to buy buildings that will provide childcare facilities. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley will bring a memo…
Elon Musk and the issue with his Grok-blocking tweaks
It was a Christmas present that has led to weeks of global outrage. On 24 December 2025, X gave its AI tool Grok the ability to respond to user requests…
BBC to strike content deal with YouTube, FT reports
The BBC plans to produce programmes for Google's YouTube for the first time, the Financial Times reported today, as the British broadcaster looks to generate more money at a time…