Money Box – Pension delays and fraud figures – BBC Sounds
Episode detailsRadio 4,20 Jun 2026,24 minsAvailable for over a yearCapita chiefs promised MPs on the Public Accounts Committee it would fix long-running problems with its administration of one of the…
New public pay deal must be linked to inflation – ICTU
The Chair of the Public Services Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has said any pay deal that is agreed by the Government and trade unions must…
Is the worst over on oil prices?
Consumers are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief as oil prices fall after a shaky peace deal was agreed in the Middle East. But the hangover from the blockade…
Warm weather and promotions boost UK retail sales in May
British retail sales rose more than expected in May, boosted by good weather and promotions from retailers, despite concerns about the war in Iran pushing up the cost of living,…
Brent heads for 9% weekly loss, traders eye truce outlook
Updated / Friday, 19 Jun 2026 18:30 Several tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday after the presidents of Iran and the US signed an interim deal to end…
Ladbrokes-owner Entain explores options for CEE unit
Ladbrokes-owner Entain has begun exploring options for its joint venture in Central and Eastern Europe, including a possible sale, three people familiar with the matter said. Entain, which operates BetMGM…
SpaceX shares fall as post-IPO frenzy loses steam
Shares of SpaceX dropped more than 6% last night, as the post-IPO frenzy that briefly placed Elon Musk's rockets-to-AI firm among the world's top five most valuable companies appeared to…
Japan inflation unchanged in May after Bank of rate hike
Japan's core inflation was unchanged in May from April, government data showed today, days after the central bank hiked rates to a 31-year high because of the Middle East war.…
Russia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatums
Russia said it was open to dialogue with European countries but would not accept ultimatums, as signs increase that the EU may seek talks with Moscow after largely shunning contacts…