Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour in minimum wage rise
The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
Stamp duty: What is it and how much is it?
The future of the levy has been the subject of much speculation, with one think tank calling it "one of the most economically damaging taxes"
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
Mayor celebrates 100 million free school meals
A scheme to provide free lunches to all state primary school pupils in London reaches a milestone.
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key
The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure communication - said it was an "honest human mistake."
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday
Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal.
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands - so how did they get her details?
Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers targeted her - and we found her information had been leaked online.
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
Trump follows through on 'drill, baby, drill' pledge - and it could have huge consequences
"Drill, baby, drill" was Donald Trump's campaign pledge - and he's following through with a proposal to expand fossil fuel production, which environmentalists say would have devastating consequences.
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: Sky News
Reeves issues 'pick 'n' mix' warning ahead of looming budget
A defiant Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite behind this week's budget - but appeared to admit they might not like all of her policies.
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: Sky News
Family giving Christmas dinners to the community
The family behind a community hub in Leigh Park, Havant, will send 150 parcels of food and gifts.
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
All we need is a fair chance, say business owners
Businesses call for stability ahead of the budget while families await child benefit cap decision.
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
Reeves issues rallying cry ahead of budget - but has a warning too
A defiant Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite behind this week's budget - but appeared to admit they might not like all of her policies.
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: Sky News
Reeves issues defiant rallying cry to Labour MPs ahead of budget - but has a warning too
A defiant Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite behind this week's budget - but appeared to admit they might not like all of her policies.
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: Sky News
This is not a pick 'n' mix, Reeves warns Labour MPs ahead of budget
A defiant Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite behind this week's budget - but appeared to admit they might not like all of her policies.
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: Sky News
Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
View Full Story25-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
Gyms, pubs and parkour - businesses share hopes
Small business owners share their hopes ahead of the upcoming Budget.
View Full Story24-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
Money a constant worry, say U25s ahead of Budget
The BBC asks young people in Birmingham how often they think about money.
View Full Story24-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
Bridgepoint clicks on £200m deal to buy crypto services firm
Bridgepoint, the London-listed private equity investor, has struck a £200m deal to buy a digital asset services business amid growing demand for cryptocurrency investments.
View Full Story24-Nov-2025 - Source: Sky News
It will be toughest winter yet, says food charity
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it provides food for roughly 28,500 people every week.
View Full Story24-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
Badenoch dismisses Reeves' 'mansplain' claim - and warns against tax rises
Kemi Badenoch has dismissed Rachel Reeves' claim people "mansplain" how to be chancellor to her.
View Full Story24-Nov-2025 - Source: Sky News
US presses Europe on taxes on big tech companies
Europe should "reconsider" taxes on big tech firms if it wants lower US tariffs on steel exports, the US Commerce Secretary says.
View Full Story24-Nov-2025 - Source: BBC News
