Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions
The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to address them.
|
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?
Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.
|
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
|
New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?
The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction.
|
'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
|
OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death
The site hosts a range of subscription-based content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography.
|
How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump
What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its exports to the US, actually have in this spiralling trade dispute?
|
More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
|
US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on vehicles
Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".
|
Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
|
Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year, survey suggests
Job site Adzuna said the number of graduate vacancies was the lowest since 2016
|
'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents
A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.
|
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.
|
Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.
|
Rail companies sued for £5m over oil spill caused by derailment
More than 400,000 litres of fuel spilled in the area causing an "environmental disaster".
|
Pubs and hotels could see business rates reformed after review
The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.
|
How to get £2,000 to play computer games at university
Roehampton University offers students a year;y scholarship to play esports alongside their studies.
|
'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
|
Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
|
CrossCountry train services resume after outage
It follows major national rail disruption at the weekend.
|
Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says
Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.
|
Economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans
Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.
|
Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.
|
Iran-linked hackers behind cyber attack that shut down power plant, reports say
The government says at no point was there a risk to the UK's energy system during the attack in July.
|
Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
|
Les used a QR code to download a parking app - but it was a scam
Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.
|
Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
|
How landscape gardening is being electrified
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
|
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
|
Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.
|
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
|
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
|
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
|
'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.
|
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
|
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
|
Jersey earnings rise by 1.2% after inflation
Statistics Jersey says the increase is "slightly lower" than the long-term annual average.
|
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
|
The Gurkha families fighting for their pensions
Gurkhas who retired before 1997 receive far less than their British Army counterparts.
|
New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?
The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction.
|
Demand soars for free school uniform, says charity
Doreen's repurposes old uniforms and gives them to families in Hull and East Yorkshire for free.
|
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
|
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
|
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
|
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
|
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
|
Coin hidden in 1971 earns finder free pint of beer
The card, discovered by Ellie Mead in Bicester, promised "one pint best beer if penny returned".
|
Business Daily
European governments and businesses are taking a tougher line on trade with China
|
Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?
The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.
|
Couples share their biggest money disagreements
Candles, haircuts, a Tesla... this week we're asking couples in London: "What's the biggest money disagreement in your relationship?"
|
Little Moons co-founder: Don't wait for your product to be perfect
The mochi ice cream company co-founder shares her top tips, job highs and lows, and what a perfect Sunday looks like.
|