The average rate on a five-year fixed mortgage has dropped below 5% for the first time since May 2023, as the cost of borrowing continues to fall steadily.The average five-year…
Nick EdserBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesUK government borrowing was lower than expected in July, following a rise in tax and National Insurance receipts.Borrowing - the difference between public spending and…
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe WH Smith name is only seen in airports in the UK nowWH Smith shares slumped 42% on Thursday following an accounting error which led…
BBCThe foundation is asking charities to collaborate with itLocal charities are being invited by the Guernsey Community Foundation to collaborate on tackling issues raised in its 2025 Quality of Life…
County's 'secret' festival marks 25th anniversaryGeorge HarrisonShambala was founded by a group of friends in 2000 and now welcomes about 15,000 attendees each yearA music festival held at a "secret…
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter, BBC NewsReporting fromSingaporeDelta Air Lines and United Airlines have been sued by passengers who claim they were charged extra for a window seat but found themselves sitting…
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter, BBC NewsReporting fromSingaporeSony PlayStation 5 gaming consoles in the US will jump by around $50 (£37.16) from Thursday as the Japanese technology giant grapples with rising costs…
Zoe KleinmanTechnology editor•@zskGetty ImagesThere are increasing reports of people suffering "AI psychosis", Microsoft's head of artificial intelligence (AI), Mustafa Suleyman, has warned.In a series of posts on X, he wrote…
The Association of Catholic Priests has called on the Catholic Church to immediately cut links with Allianz insurance. It comes as prominent sport stars made a similar call to the…
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared the proposed acquisition of BT Datacentres Ireland by Equinix (Ireland). Equinix operates six data centres in Dublin, which provide digital infrastructure…
A transport firm that owns a 100 strong fleet of taxis has lost a €112,509 VAT battle with the Revenue Commissioners. This follows the Tax Appeals Commission (TAC) upholding a…
Marks & Spencer has resumed taking click and collect orders for clothing on its Irish website after a four-month hiatus following a cyber hack and data theft. The retailer had…