When is the Budget and what will it mean for my money?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will set out the government's tax and spending plans in the spring Budget.

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Catalonia's farmers demand more help over drought

As Spain continues to be blighted by a lack of rain, farmers want more government assistance.

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Disney plans $8.5bn merger for ailing India unit

It is combining forces with Reliance Industries, owned by Mukesh Ambani - Asia's richest man.

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What is Bitcoin? Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean

As Bitcoin's price makes headlines once more, here's a look at some key crypto terms and their meanings.

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Thames Water told to find extra cash itself

It follows reports the firm has lobbied the regulator to allow it to raise bills by 40% and face lower fines.

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PlayStation to axe 900 jobs and close London studio

The layoffs are the latest to hit the tech sector, which has seen big cutbacks worldwide since 2023.

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More music leaving TikTok over Universal Music row

At first artists signed to the label were removed, but now writers are being taken off the platform.

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Marks & Spencer raises pay in battle for supermarket staff

About 40,000 M&S staff will see their wages increase by more than 10% from April.

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Ministers consider new vaping tax at Budget next week

Ministers fear that the relatively cheap cost of vaping makes it more accessible for young people.

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US challenges Kroger Albertsons deal warning of higher prices

The Federal Trade Commission says combining Kroger and Albertsons would be bad for American shoppers.

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Boeing review finds 'disconnect' on safety

A report ordered by the government finds "gaps in Boeing's safety journey".

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Post Office victims' compensation payouts to be sped up

Legislation aimed at clearing wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is also expected to be brought forward.

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Lord Jacob Rothschild: Financier dies aged 87

In a statement on Monday, his family called Lord Rothschild "a towering presence in many peoples' lives".

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Why some cyber-attacks hit harder than others

The British Library has been hobbled for months by a cyber-attack and experts warn of similar damage ahead.

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Red Sea attacks delaying goods and pushing up costs, firms say

Houthi attacks are increasing costs and causing delays, the British Chambers of Commerce says.

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Post Office hires ex-police to check its investigators in Horizon scandal

The Post Office says the team will look into allegations that have emerged during a public inquiry.

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The staff shortage in India's special effects industry

With international studios sending more work to India, the industry is struggling to train enough staff.

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Budget 2024: When it is and what will it mean for my money?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will set out the government's tax and spending plans in the spring Budget.

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Ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells stripped of CBE

The former chief executive has forfeited the honour following the Horizon IT scandal.

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Serco ordered to stop scanning leisure staff faces

The data watchdog orders Serco Leisure to stop using facial recognition technology on its employees.

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Husband 'made millions' by eavesdropping on BP wife

The spouse of a BP deal manager allegedly picked up details of a takeover while they both worked from home.

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Reddit moves forward with share listing plan

The filing offers a glimpse of the company's efforts to turn online popularity into profit.

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HSBC, NatWest and Virgin Money changing interest rates

HSBC, NatWest and Virgin Money are all increasing mortgage rates continuing a frantic start to the year.

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Post Office victims set to be cleared under new law

Legislation to exonerate wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is expected to come into effect in July.

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Vauxhall to build electric vans at Luton plant from 2025

The plans are expected to secure the long-term future of the factory and 1,500 jobs.

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Don't dry your iPhone in a bag of rice, says Apple

The popular remedy risks "small particles" entering the phone and causing damage, new advice says.

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BT Tower: 'Iconic' landmark to be turned into a hotel after £275m sale

The well-known tower, which once dominated London's skyline, has been sold for £275m.

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Henry Staunton: Ex-Post Office chair escalates compensation row

Henry Staunton has released a note of a call with a senior official, amid a row over Horizon payouts.

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UK recession may already be over, says Bank of England boss

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey tells MPs the UK's economic downturn is "very small".

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Tesco introduces Clubcard unit pricing after criticism

Consumer group Which? had said Tesco could be breaking the law over how it displayed Clubcard prices.

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Drone rules may change to allow medical deliveries

The UK's aviation regulator is proposing to allow drones to be flown out of sight of their pilot.

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Ex-Post Office chair asked to face MPs over victims' compensation claims

MPs want to question Henry Staunton on allegations he was told by an official to "stall" compensation.

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Crew abandon British-registered cargo ship off Yemen after Houthi attack

The missile strike claimed by the Houthis on the British-registered vessel is one of the most damaging yet.

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Stats watchdog criticises Treasury tax cut claims

Two Treasury ministers, Laura Trott and Bim Afolami, have been criticised over recent claims on tax cuts.

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New controls on holiday lets to be introduced

From the summer, planning permission may be needed to turn homes into new short-term lets.

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Lunar New Year: China tourism spending tops pre-Covid levels

The figures mark some rare good news for the world's second-largest economy.

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Post Office not asked to stall payouts, says government

Claims by the ex-Post Office chairman that he was asked to delay compensation to help the government are denied.

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Donald Trump launches own-brand shoes after $355m fraud fine

The ex-president promoted gold-coloured shoes priced at $399 at a sneaker convention in Philadelphia.

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Tata Steel workers to vote on strikes amid job peril

Unions say they are "prepared to fight" in response to job losses at Tata Steel sites.

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Household energy bills predicted to fall by nearly £300 a year

Cornwall Insight forecasts a 15% drop, taking the typical annual bill to £1,635 - the lowest in two years.

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NatWest unveils highest yearly profit for 26 years

Paul Thwaite is the bank's new boss replacing Alison Rose who resigned after a row over Nigel Farage's account.

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Xbox, Nintendo or PlayStation: does it still matter?

Why the war between the big games console makers may be coming to an end.

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Facebook £3bn legal action given go-ahead in London

A mass legal action alleges Facebook abused its dominance to monetise 45 million UK users' personal data.

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Jeremy Hunt considers reducing spending to fund tax cuts

Jeremy Hunt is looking at cutting billions in public spending to fund tax cuts in his Spring Budget.

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British Gas sees profits increase 10-fold

The company managed to recover losses of £500m it made during the height of the energy crisis.

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Train strikes: All you need to know about action in February and March

More than 300 London Overground workers will go on strike from midnight on Monday 19 February.

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Pressure on renters persists into new year

Tenants paid 6.2% more in rent in January than they did a year earlier, official figures show.

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Google joins mission to map methane from space

The tech giant is deploying AI to help identify large sources of methane leaks in satellite data.

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Quest 3 better than Apple Vision Pro, says Zuckerberg

The Meta boss says his firm's headset is 'the best product, period' after trying Apple's rival.

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Tetley monitoring its tea supplies on daily basis

The UK's second biggest tea brand says it expects to be able to continue to meet normal demand.

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Yodel saved from collapse by fast-growing rival

Yodel has been saved from falling into administration in a last-minute rescue deal by a consortium.

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The Body Shop: Its rise and fall

As the UK business is expected to go into administration, we look at what went wrong.

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Wylfa: UK government in talks to buy nuclear site - report

The UK government says Wylfa is one of many "potential sites" that could host nuclear projects.

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Northern Ireland companies report surge in confidence

Manufacturing, services and retail reported an increase in business activity in January.

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Uber makes changes to Super Bowl ad after backlash

The firm has edited its advert that was criticised for making light of food allergies.

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Ex-minister: I wish I asked more questions about Post Office

Labour's Pat McFadden admits MPs' concerns about the Horizon scandal were raised when he was a minister.

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The Body Shop set to appoint administrators in UK

The retailer is expected to undergo a major restructure, leading to shop closures and job losses.

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Fujitsu bosses paid £26m during Horizon contract

Accounts show former execs made millions while sub-postmasters were chased for thousands.

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Barclays to end direct financing of new oil and gas fields

The banking giant has been coming under mounting pressure to curb its support for fossil fuels.

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Ring video doorbell customers angry at 43% price hike

Users have taken to message boards to complain about the increase, which they say is unjustified.

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Nationwide's Dominic West advert reported by Santander to watchdog

Santander is understood to have made the complaint, which argues the ad discredits other banks.

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Violence against Co-op shop workers rises sharply

Shoplifting by organised crime groups shifted up a gear in 2023, the supermarket says.

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Landlords in mortgage arrears doubles in a year

More people with buy-to-let loans have fallen behind on payments as interest rates have risen.

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Yodel 'exploring options' amid speculation over future

Reports suggest the courier firm, which employs about 10,000 people, could fall into administration.

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Source oil and gas locally, urges Equinor energy boss

Countries should be prioritising energy security and sourcing locally, says the head of Norway's Equinor.

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Labour ditches £28bn green investment pledge

A U-turn on the policy is set to be announced on Thursday, following confusion over the party's position.

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House price rises highest for a year in January, Halifax says

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says prices are still rising as mortgage rates continue to ease.

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Pret A Manger is converting last few all-veggie outlets

The sandwich chain said all its shops offered an extensive range of vegetarian options.

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Boeing safety checks to use 'more boots on ground'

The head of the US aviation regulator told US lawmakers they were stepping up safety checks.

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WeWork's ousted boss plots buyback of bankrupt firm

Lawyers for Adam Neumann claim the leaders of his former company are stonewalling his approaches.

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Facebook and Instagram to label all fake AI images

The tech will detect images - but not video or audio - made by other companies' AI generators.

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NatWest public share sale could happen in June

The company leading the government's sell-off of the bank says a retail share offer could happen in months.

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Does Germany’s economy need more than a cup of coffee?

Germany's growth is being held back by the twin shocks of expensive energy and higher interest rates.

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Cost-of-living payments: What are they, who gets them and are they fair?

Millions of low-income households will receive a final cost-of-living payment soon.

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CBI settles legal action brought by sacked boss Tony Danker

The business group agrees a settlement with Tony Danker after he was dismissed following complaints.

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China can now monitor government-funded projects 24/7

The rules, which took effect this month, come as officials move to support the crisis-hit property industry.

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Should more British homes be built using straw?

Cheap, highly insulating and sustainable, straw has a lot of potential for the building industry.

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Does Germany’s economy need more than a cup of coffee?

Germany's growth is being held back by the twin shocks of expensive energy and higher interest rates.

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Facebook at 20: Four ways the app changed the world

How the world's most popular social network has altered society, business and politics

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Our Range Rovers are not UK's most-stolen car, says Jaguar Land Rover

The boss of Jaguar Land Rover hits out at what he says is inaccurate reporting about the Range Rover.

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Bereaved partners face deadline for claiming financial support for children

Thousands of cohabiting parents whose partners have died have days left to apply for bereavement support.

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Post Office victims had lives 'utterly destroyed'

Lawyers representing sub-postmasters say their physical and mental health was damaged by the Horizon IT scandal.

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Big US jobs rise in January surprises again

Employers added 353,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%, the Labor Department said.

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Deutsche Bank to cut 3,500 jobs over next two years

The banking giant is to cut 4% of its global workforce, becoming the latest lender to shed staff.

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Bank of England split over interest rate decision

Rates are held at 5.25% but some Bank members voted to raise them while one backed a cut.

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Labour is the party of business, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leader and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves are meeting business leaders at an event in London.

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