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UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 09:53
The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.

Changes to PIP payments

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 08:29
Finance expert Laura Pomfret explains to PIP payments.

UK economy grew 0.6% between January and March

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 07:08
The Office for National Statistics says growth picked up in the first three months of the year.

Woman in bank row over depositing £900 HMRC cheque

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 05:29
Annabel Yates says she faces a 94 mile round trip to bank a cheque because of changes at Lloyds.

HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 05:10
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.

HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 05:10
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.

Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:26
The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 04:26
The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

Australian giant Coles misled shoppers with fake discounts, court rules

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 03:09
The decision, which comes amid similar case against Woolworths, could mean significant penalties.

Australian giant Coles misled shoppers with fake discounts, court rules

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 03:09
The decision, which comes amid similar case against Woolworths, could mean significant penalties.

Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:08
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

Why big tech is betting on cute mascots

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:08
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

Warning higher Europe air fares 'inevitable' due to Iran war

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:03
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss.

Higher Europe air fares 'inevitable', says industry head

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:03
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high after the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.

The Food Chain

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:01
How batch cooking can save time, money and food waste

The Food Chain

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:01
How batch cooking can save time, money and food waste

The Food Chain

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:01
How batch cooking can save time, money and food waste

The Food Chain

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:01
How batch cooking can save time, money and food waste

Business Daily

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 23:01
As Trump meets Xi how is the relationship between the world's two biggest economies?

Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh confirmed by US Senate

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 20:15
Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the narrowest margin since the role required a Senate confirmation vote.

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