Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor

John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 1:07 pm

Aldi boss says some loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers

Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 12:45 pm

UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says

The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar due to disruption of global oil supplies.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 12:19 pm

Why UK diesel prices have hit an all-time high

The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 12:18 pm

Why UK diesel prices have hit an all-time high

The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 12:18 pm

What is the Budget and what could be in it?

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 12:14 pm

UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban

John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 12:00 pm

UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister

Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 11:47 am

What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?

The regulator Ofgem says the price cap increases by 4% in October for millions of households.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 9:20 am

Four ways to keep your energy bills down

Household energy bills are due to rise again in October but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 8:07 am

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 7:52 am

Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit

Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 6:16 am

Tourism tax needs to be more flexible in Wales, warns expert

Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd councils have all put a pause on introducing the nightly tourist tax.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 5:49 am

Childminder facing 'severe financial burden' as heating oil costs rise

The war in Iran is having a practical impact on people across the island as energy prices continue to climb.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 4:01 am

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it

Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 3:21 am

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it

Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 3:21 am

Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge

Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 2:38 am

How much is in your savings account?

From £65 to $60,000 - we talk savings with people in East London's Brick Lane.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 12:22 am

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die

Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 6:05 pm

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die

Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 6:05 pm

Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow

Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 6:22 am

Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make

He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 6:00 pm

Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years

The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 11:32 am

Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?

Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 5:05 am

OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites

OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.

Posted on: 25 September 2026 | 9:50 pm