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UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 ahead of October Budget

The yield on 30-year gilts hit its highest level since 1998

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.

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.

Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan

Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup if he had known how the football world reacted.

Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen

Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.

Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps

The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.

How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border

The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.

Trump hails 'historic' deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.

Wife of man who died after turbulence sues airline

Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.

Fed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says

Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high.

I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction

Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims

Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.

Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error

Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.

'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users

As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.

Gatwick Airport faced water outage after main burst

SES Water says it has repaired a burst main which was affecting supply to the airport.

'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.

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.

Swinney to cut number of mainland health boards from 11 to two

Existing boards could be merged so there would be one for the west and another for the east of Scotland.

Children sleeping on piles of clothes, says charity

A Peterborough charity says hundreds of children in the city are living in bed poverty.

Hospitality wants permanent VAT cut, 'not gimmick'

Hospitality sector members call for a temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and extended.

B&B boss fears 'uneven playing field' over tourist tax

The introduction of a tourism levy in North Yorkshire is currently under consideration.

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

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.

What do you spend too much on?

Central London shoppers reveal what they love to splash out on - and share their tips for not overspending.

The Interview

Kristina Wilfore on how a ‘Male Grievance Industry’ is defrauding men on social media

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