Mortgage rates: Average two-year fix now above 6% Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 19, 2023 It is the first time since December that the rate has been as high as 6%, driving up costs for homeowners. http://dlvr.it/SqtzZv Read more
Keir Starmer pledges to end North Sea exploration and let areas profit from clean power Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 18, 2023 Sir Keir Starmer will vow to cut bills and create jobs when he sets out his party's green energy plans. http://dlvr.it/SqtY8H Read more
Pirelli: Italy blocks Chinese control of tyre giant Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 18, 2023 It comes as tensions between Beijing and the West are in focus as the US secretary of state visits China. http://dlvr.it/SqtHdg Read more
Mortgage help 'under review', says Michael Gove Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 18, 2023 Michael Gove was asked about what whether any help would be given to those struggling with payments. http://dlvr.it/Sqs598 Read more
Amazon cleared to buy iRobot vacuum cleaner maker Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 17, 2023 The UK competition watchdog says the online giant can buy iRobot, the maker of Roomba cleaners. http://dlvr.it/SqpZ0l Read more
Odey firm to be broken up after harassment claims against its founder Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 16, 2023 The hedge fund will be dismantled after allegations emerged about its founder Crispin Odey. http://dlvr.it/Sqlt77 Read more
Beyoncé blamed for inflation surprise in Sweden Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 15, 2023 The frenzy stoked by the start of the singer's world tour is seen driving up prices in Sweden. http://dlvr.it/Sqj2bh Read more
MPs grill financial watchdog over Odey probe Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 15, 2023 MPs want the FCA to explain its handling of sexual harassment allegations against financier Crispin Odey. http://dlvr.it/Sqj2R1 Read more
US moves to block Microsoft's Activision takeover Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 14, 2023 Regulators have asked a judge to block the proposed deal, arguing it could harm competition levels. http://dlvr.it/Sqf83t Read more
Tuffnells: Parcel firm goes bust with loss of more than 2,000 jobs Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 13, 2023 Administrators for Tuffnells say rising costs, the pandemic and competition have caused problems. http://dlvr.it/SqbFMX Read more
Reddit communities go dark in protest at changes Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 12, 2023 Thousands of subreddits are shut down for 48 hours following controversial charging plans. http://dlvr.it/SqY4l3 Read more
George Soros hands reins of $25bn empire to son Alex Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 11, 2023 The American financier, targeted by right-wing conspiracists, is passing control of foundations to his son. http://dlvr.it/SqX31y Read more
Why second-hand fashion is back in style Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 11, 2023 "Pre-loved" clothing is big business and it is not just about saving money and the planet. http://dlvr.it/SqWs0G Read more
Danone boss calls for higher taxes on unhealthy food Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 11, 2023 Danone's UK president wants the government to use tax incentives to promote healthier products. http://dlvr.it/SqWfTL Read more
Five reasons why mortgages are getting us down Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 10, 2023 Rising mortgage rates are causing a headache for homeowners and buyers, so what is behind the maelstrom? http://dlvr.it/SqTtp1 Read more
Crispin Odey: City boss quits firm after sexual misconduct claims Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 10, 2023 Crispin Odey, a prominent hedge fund boss, strenuously denies the allegations. http://dlvr.it/SqTQgK Read more
Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 09, 2023 More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes. http://dlvr.it/SqR85R Read more
Tesco could be breaking law on Clubcard pricing, says Which? Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 09, 2023 The consumer group claims Clubcard pricing is not clear enough but Tesco says it meets current rules. http://dlvr.it/SqQFTy Read more
Supreme Court backs Jack Daniel's in dog toy row Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 09, 2023 "This case is about dog toys and whiskey, two items seldom appearing in the same sentence," a judge wrote. http://dlvr.it/SqPM0Y Read more
Why Singapore is the only place in the world selling lab-grown meat Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 08, 2023 US-based Eat Just says its product is ethical, clean and green but scientists say it may just be a novelty. http://dlvr.it/SqNlYV Read more
Odey Asset Management City investigated as sexual harassment claims emerge Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 08, 2023 News of the investigation comes as found Mr Odey is accused of sexually harassing or assaulting 13 women. http://dlvr.it/SqN6m0 Read more
Rising rates to hit housing demand, builder says Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 08, 2023 Housebuilder Crest Nicholson warns of a further slowdown as it reports lower sales and profits. http://dlvr.it/SqMhgM Read more
Banks accused of 'measly' interest rates on savings Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 08, 2023 MPs criticise banks as instant access savings rates sit well below the Bank of England base rate. http://dlvr.it/SqMCjC Read more
Crypto: 24-hour cooling-off period included in ad overhaul Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 08, 2023 Crypto bosses could face up to two years' imprisonment if they fail to comply with the new rules. http://dlvr.it/SqLK5h Read more
Why millions of usable hard drives are being destroyed Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 07, 2023 It is estimated that 90% of hard drives are destroyed. Why aren't more wiped and reused? http://dlvr.it/SqKjVM Read more
Marks & Spencer scraps milk use-by dates to cut waste Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 07, 2023 Supermarket becomes the latest to remove the dates, urging customers to use their judgement instead. http://dlvr.it/SqK56f Read more
Heathrow security officers announce summer strikes Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 07, 2023 Around 2,000 security officers will walk out for 31 days in June and August. http://dlvr.it/SqJ7yj Read more
Rishi Sunak to raise trade issues in US talks with Joe Biden Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 07, 2023 The prime minister says "subsidy races" are not a solution to hitting climate goals, as he visits Washington. http://dlvr.it/SqHfwm Read more
TikTok: ByteDance accused of helping China spy on Hong Kong activists Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 07, 2023 The Beijing-based firm has denied Chinese Communist Party members were allowed to access user data. http://dlvr.it/SqHBkz Read more
Shell adverts banned over misleading clean energy claims Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 06, 2023 The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the adverts failed to mention Shell's more polluting activities. http://dlvr.it/SqGYp0 Read more
Sainsbury's chief executive total pay rises to £5m Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 06, 2023 Simon Roberts earned a bonus and share awards despite a drop in profits at the supermarket chain. http://dlvr.it/SqFvXj Read more
MoveIt hack: What action can data-breach victims take? Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 06, 2023 Experts give advice to the more than 100,000 warned their personal data is in the hands of cyber-criminals. http://dlvr.it/SqDy7W Read more
Energy giant SSE to pay £9.8m penalty for pricing breach Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 06, 2023 The Perth-based company is found to have overcharged the National Grid for lowering output. http://dlvr.it/SqDSLH Read more
CBI faces crunch vote in battle for survival Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 06, 2023 The business lobby group is seeking a vote of confidence from members after a series of scandals. http://dlvr.it/SqD2Z4 Read more
US charges crypto giant Binance with 'web of deception' Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 05, 2023 Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says his team is "standing by" to ensure the platform remains stable. http://dlvr.it/SqBskd Read more
Susannah Dale: I want to help keep mothers in the workplace Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 05, 2023 Susannah Dale is urging firms to sign a "maternity pledge", to support pregnant staff and new mums. http://dlvr.it/SqBL2m Read more
Lidl next to vac pack mince despite Sainsbury's 'mush' complaints Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 05, 2023 Lidl is following an eco-friendly move that some Sainsbury's shoppers complained turned the meat to mush. http://dlvr.it/Sq9rPm Read more
Mortgage deals: Average two-year fix rises by £35 a month Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 05, 2023 Mortgage rates have risen since recent figures showed inflation is not coming down as quickly as expected. http://dlvr.it/Sq9MYr Read more
New business group to rival CBI ahead of crunch vote Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 05, 2023 The Business Council, set up by the Chambers of Commerce, has Heathrow, BP and Drax among its members. http://dlvr.it/Sq8xdt Read more
Money: £9bn in old UK banknotes and coins not cashed in Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 04, 2023 Paper £50 and £20 notes have been unusable since October, but can still be exchanged. http://dlvr.it/Sq7z6F Read more
Vote on CBI's reforms nerve-wracking, says new boss Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 04, 2023 Rain Newton Smith says she believes the CBI should survive ahead of vote of confidence at the group. http://dlvr.it/Sq7Mx3 Read more
'Mortgage costs right now are terrifying' Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 04, 2023 With rates rising and mortgages disappearing from the market, buyers reveal their struggles to get a deal. http://dlvr.it/Sq6n22 Read more
Train strikes hit FA Cup final and Beyoncé concert Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 04, 2023 Drivers walk out over pay and conditions in the third rail strike this week. http://dlvr.it/Sq6n10 Read more
Offer made to civil servants in bid to end strikes Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 03, 2023 Unions say the government has offered staff below senior grades a lump sum of £1,500. http://dlvr.it/Sq4Zdb Read more
Train strikes: How Saturday's walkout will affect you Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 03, 2023 What you need to know about the walkout by Aslef train drivers, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. http://dlvr.it/Sq4ZZ6 Read more
Strong job gains in US add to economic puzzle Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 03, 2023 Employers defy predictions of a slowdown by hiring 339,000 workers, far above expectations. http://dlvr.it/Sq4ZXW Read more
Train strikes prompt sports fans to set off by bus Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 03, 2023 Fans making their way to the FA Cup final and the Epsom Derby start their alternative routes http://dlvr.it/Sq4ZTn Read more
Elon Musk's Twitter loses second trust and safety chief Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 03, 2023 Ella Irwin is the second person to leave the role since Mr Musk bought Twitter in October 2022. http://dlvr.it/Sq4ZRw Read more
The tech tricks that make computer games look real Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 02, 2023 Computer games are becoming indistinguishable from photos or videos of the real world. http://dlvr.it/Sq1hCj Read more
Debt advisor referral fees banned by regulator Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps June 02, 2023 The FCA is banning fees that debt advisors receive for referring people to debt solution companies. http://dlvr.it/Sq1h9m Read more