'Emergency handbrake' needed on sickness benefits, Blair think tank says
The Tony Blair Institute says people with conditions like anxiety should get employment support instead of cash benefits.
View Full Story28-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Airlines cutting fares to lure hesitant customers, says Wizz Air
Boss József Váradi says European firms want to boost flyers put off by fares inflated by jet fuel costs.
View Full Story28-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
'Profiting from crisis morally wrong', says Millband as BP announces huge rise in earnings
The oil and gas producing giant BP has recorded a more than doubling of profits as it benefits from high prices from the Iran war.
View Full Story28-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
'Taking the mickey'? £3.53 difference for same product as cheapest supermarkets for brands revealed
Asda has been named the cheapest supermarket for branded items for a second month, with shoppers paying over £3 less for one popular olive oil than at Waitrose.
View Full Story28-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash
Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.
View Full Story28-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Oil giant BP announces huge rise in profits in first results since Iran war
The oil and gas producing giant BP has recorded a more than doubling of profits as it benefits from high prices from the Iran war.
View Full Story28-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.
View Full Story28-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says
While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand
View Full Story27-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130 billion in damages in a lawsuit that could shakeup the artificial intelligence landscape.
View Full Story27-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
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The 'never saw it' rule and why many people shouldn't overpay mortgage: Tips from a financial adviser
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to chartered financial adviser Martin Rayner from Compton Financial...
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Average rent up to nearly £1,000 in Plymouth
A housing charity boss says more and more people are struggling to find somewhere to live.
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I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back
Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.
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Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits
Customers want great value but that doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.
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My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property
Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.
View Full Story27-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots
Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.
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Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
View Full Story27-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas
Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.
View Full Story26-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
England shirt overpriced, says £40k kits collector
Collector Les Motherby says classic England shirts are often better value than new ones.
View Full Story25-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Rescue centre facing eviction makes funding appeal
Redhead Rescues Animal Sanctuary in Northamptonshire wants to buy its own land.
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