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Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children

The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise

Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.

Apple hikes prices on some products by nearly 20%

Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

Reeves urges Burnham to 'stick to what I'm doing' on economy

The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers

A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job

The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.

Price cuts on family summer days out come into force

The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.

IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips

IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.

EasyJet rejects fourth takeover offer

The airline is questioning the "deliverability" of the offer.

Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities

The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.

Ferrari marketing boss quits just weeks after EV launch backlash

The design of the luxury carmaker's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, was heavily criticised.

Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime

New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.

Food kit warehouse closure puts 290 jobs at risk

Food company Gousto says it is closing its warehouse in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

The heatwave workers 'like cats on a hot tin roof'

Many workers are downing tools early, but there is no legal limit to how hot a workplace can be.

GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game

Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.

Baroness Mone among individuals sued to recover PPE Medpro millions

The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business.

Texas family sues Tesla over fatal crash into home

A woman in her 70s was killed after a Tesla crashed directly into the family’s home.

Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as global tech rout hits SpaceX

Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Tuesday after a brutal global tech rout erased billions from his wealth.

The economic challenges facing the next prime minister

Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.

Who could be the UK's next chancellor?

The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

Trump accuses big oil firms of price-gouging drivers

The US president named Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron when talking to reporters about a probe into fuel prices.

Council tax debt rises to £9bn but here's how you can get help

New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.

Train passed red signal before fatal crash - report

A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.

Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer

A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system?

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM

Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.

Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech

Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?

It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages

Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots

As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?

Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

Why I sold my business to my staff

As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry

Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?

While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East

The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty

Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise

Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.

Price cuts on family summer days out come into force

The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.

Attraction tax cut welcomed by businesses

VAT will be cut on children's meals and tickets to some attractions across Surrey and the UK.

Council tax debt rises to £9bn but here's how you can get help

New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.

Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief

Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.

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

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

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Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.

Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?

Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!

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