I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online

Jess Bacon does all her clothes shopping online.

UK economy sees surprise growth in August ahead of Healey's first Budget

The UK's economy recorded surprise growth in August despite the impact of rising energy prices and borrowing costs.

UK economy unexpectedly grows in August despite fall in consumer spending

The UK economy unexpectedly continued to grow in August despite a fall in consumer spending before John Healey’s first budget as chancellor.

UK households have paid extra £13,961 on bills since 2021 amid soaring inflation, TUC says

UK households have paid almost £14,000 on average in additional costs for mortgages, loans, energy and water bills over the past five years, according to a report urging the chancellor to tackle so…

How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer

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Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff in steepest cuts since 2022

Netflix has said it will cut 1,000 jobs globally as the streaming giant faces competition from rivals.

Done family took £30m dividend from Betfred before warning of job cuts

The billionaire Done family took a £30m dividend from their Betfred gambling empire, before warning that they would close hundreds of bookies and cut jobs if the government increases tax on high-st…

'It's rough out here': Americans struggle with rising inflation

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Inflation sizzled in September — and Social Security benefits will get a boost

Rising gasoline and diesel prices pushed inflation higher in September. The cost of living index was up 3.7%, according to a report Wednesday from the Labor Department. Isabelle Souriment/Hans…

US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections

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Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings

Bank of America has been fined $1.2bn (£910m) for failing to detect potential money laundering and other illegal activity, the US Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

Cryptocurrency exchange founded by Reform donor Ben Delo sued for £20m

A cryptocurrency exchange founded by the billionaire Reform UK donor Ben Delo is being sued for £20m over claims that the company mis-sold financial products in the UK.

Majority of English football clubs on the edge of financial disaster, report says

English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", according to a landmark report by the independent football regulator.

What ice cream has to do with this year's Nobel Prize in economics

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How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?

Figure caption, BBC Sport's Dale Johnson, Dan Roan, Laura Scott and Sami Mokbel assess Manchester City's position

Healey should ‘stay the course’ and repair UK finances, says top IMF economist

John Healey should “stay the course” and continue repairing the UK’s public finances, the International Monetary Fund’s top economist has said, after the fund lifted its growth forecast for Britain.

UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027

The UK economy is forecast to grow by more than previously expected this year before higher energy prices and interest rates hit growth in 2027, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.

I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral

Eknoor Singh says he only needs his mobile phone and a decent internet connection to earn more than £120,000 a year.

Abramovich's close associate misled UK court in £1bn oil-fields case, documents suggest

One of Roman Abramovich's closest associates misled a UK court to help secure ownership of Siberian oil fields, leaked documents seen by the BBC suggest.

Which war is having the biggest impact on diesel prices - Iran or Ukraine?

By Ben Chu

DP World Tour to refuse LIV players in 2027 season

Players who sign up to LIV Golf next season will not be allowed to be members of the European Tour in 2027.

UK van drivers face extra £2.5bn in diesel costs this year, figures show

Millions of British van drivers face a combined £2.5bn cost to cover the rising price of diesel this year, according to figures, fuelling calls for the government to scrap its planned fuel duty rise.

Why some have no choice but to pay costly oil prices

Why some have no choice but to pay costly oil prices

Halloween 'bigger than Christmas', say businesses

Halloween 'bigger than Christmas', say businesses

Deloitte helped in falsifying documents to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth, BBC finds

The world's biggest accountancy firm helped in falsifying documents to hide Roman Abramovich's wealth and evade tax, BBC Panorama has found.

Charities and businesses wrestle with diesel cost

Charities and businesses across the North East have said they are struggling with the rising cost of diesel.

Three friends on their student debt: one paid off, one chipping away and one creeping up

Three friends on their student debt: one paid off, one chipping away and one creeping up

Palmer signs new Chelsea contract until 2034

Cole Palmer has signed a new Chelsea contract on improved terms until 2034.

Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you

Upgrading its portfolio of 1,800 stores is high on the list of Boots' new owners, Wittington Investments. This is the holding company of the Westons - a wealthy and retail-steeped Canadian family w…

Kalshi taps former FBI agent to fight against money laundering

Sean Fern, a former FBI agent, is joining the prediction market platform Kalshi to lead the company's efforts in fighting money laundering. Provided by Kalshi hide caption

Ex-Deutsche Bank trader jailed for rigging rates has conviction overturned

Another former banker sentenced in one of the biggest scandals of the financial crisis has had his conviction overturned following a long-running legal battle.

Why American investors love European defense startups

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Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover

Everton owners The Friedkin Group (TFG) are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.

Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink

Elon Musk has questioned whether billionaire Mukesh Ambani is the "real boss of India" as his satellite internet company Starlink struggles to secure final approval to launch in the country.

Nvidia-backed AI data centre firm scraps landmark listing over market fears

Artificial intelligence (AI) data centre company Firmus has scrapped its plans for what would have been one of Australia's biggest-ever stock market listings.

Ticket rises and more TV packages - why is price of sport increasing?

Ticket rises and more TV packages - why is price of sport increasing?

Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design

Adidas is suing Australian label White Fox for selling and advertising clothes with a four-striped design, arguing it is "deceptively similar" to the German brand's distinct logo.

Plans to shut Marston's Brewery in Burton revealed

Marston's Brewery could close in Burton-upon-Trent, under plans revealed by its owners.

Birmingham Airport announces £2bn expansion

Birmingham Airport has announced a £2bn expansion plan which bosses say could more than double passenger numbers and create thousands of jobs.

How Brighton attract and develop the best young players ahead of their rivals

Figure caption, Brighton sporting director Mike Cave explains the club's approach to recruitment

New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar'

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'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK

Figure caption, Dame Julia Hoggett says negative sentiment about the UK market has pushed companies to leave in the past

Burnham, take note: water shareholders have their uses – they can be squeezed for cash | Nils Pratley

Water is “a service where the shareholders never lose and the public never win,” Andy Burnham, the prime minister, told the Labour party conference last week, reflecting the popular feeling towards…

Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms

Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the proposed terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.

Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed

Five former Barclays traders sentenced in one of the biggest scandals of the financial crisis have had their convictions overturned following a long-running legal battle.

Who will win the 2026 Nobel Prize in economics?

A woman holds Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov's 2021 Nobel Peace Prize medal in New York in 2022. Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

IMF chief urges governments to tighten belts as global debt levels soar

The head of the International Monetary Fund has called on governments across big economies to tighten their belts as soaring bond yields hit budgets.

Here's the latest sticker shock: Borrowing for a mortgage -- or a car

Mortgage rates have hit their highest level in almost three years, making buying a home more challenging at a time when housing prices are already high. Nam Y. Huh/AP hide caption

Froyo's made a comeback. But at £12 a tub will it last?

Kiersten Paterno was one of the many people willing to queue up to an hour to treat herself to some frozen yoghurt.

From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you

From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you