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Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night
Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.
Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?
Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".
Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals.
Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order
The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.
Range Rover launches first fully electric model
The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.
UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.
France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees
The levy on "ultra-fast fashion" items could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030.
Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debut
The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20
The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.
Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues
Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.
Ikea cuts prices as customers struggle with rising cost of living
The Swedish retailer has seen revenue decline as the rising cost of living reduces people's ability to buy new furniture.
I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.
Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges
Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.
US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears
The effective interest rate on 10 years rose to 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as oil prices surged.
Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years
Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses.
'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
How landscape gardening is being electrified
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
Former boxer to host annual school uniform giveaway
Ex-Commonwealth lightweight champion Tommy Coyle is running the event in Hull for the seventh year.
VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders
A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices
Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?
Surge in horses given up by owners as costs rise
An Oxfordshire animal welfare charity says its Burford site is taking in 20 to 30 horses a month.
School uniform costs hit families, say charities
New government rules limit the number of branded items schools can ask students to wear.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
Poppi founder Allison Ellsworth: Cider vinegar, Shark Tank and riding the 'wellness wave'
How to get a refund when using your credit card
Consumer expert Harry Kind explains how you can get your money back.
What to do if you've been scammed
Consumer Expert Harry Kind explains how you could get you money back if you have been scammed.
'I'm on a mission to convince people to work less'
Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31.
Data suggests women make higher returns
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