Personal Finance & Investing
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BBC to axe 3 major channels as broadcaster makes £500 million cuts
The move is part of wider financial pressures facing the broadcaster.
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Inflation squeeze pushes Europeans onto the streets. Can the EU help?
Euro-area inflation climbed to 3.8%, its highest in recent months, and Europeans are taking to the streets to demand relief from soaring energy, food and housing costs. Watch the video. #EuXl
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Badenoch takes aim at Healey over public finances ahead of Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Labour was seeking to kick tough decisions on spending into the long grass.
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Reports of scam losses topped $1 billion in North Carolina over five years
Scam-related losses in North Carolina have topped $1 billion over five years, according to an analysis of Federal Trade Commission data
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Amazon to invest €16 billion in Germany in 2027, including in AI
US tech giant Amazon on Tuesday announced plans to invest over €16 billion in Germany next year, including on data centres and other infrastructure underpinning the artificial intelligence revolution.
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Drug gang ringleader who benefitted by £2.75 million ordered to pay back £260k
A drugs gang ringleader has been ordered to pay back more than £250,000.
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Companies are spending nearly a third of IT budgets on software upgrades
'Software tax' is a major ongoing cost
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TP-Link says it will start making Wi-Fi 8 routers in the US
This will be deemed a win-win for the US economy and national security.
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Mortgage rates could fall before Christmas – but experts warn of a catch
Mortgage rates could be cheaper by Christmas - but experts warn borrowers against waiting for a big drop
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North Yorkshire councillors could receive 2.6 per cent allowance rise
North Yorkshire councillors could see their annual basic allowance rise to £18,431 under proposals due to go before the council.
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Commissioners push back against cuts to EU’s global cooperation budget
Five Commissioners, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, warn that Ireland’s proposed 17% cut to Global Europe would erode the EU’s influence and security, as Council President Costa readies a new compromise for a 26 November summit.
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Scottish cheesemaker increases turnover to £293m despite ‘heightened price war’
Galloway cheesemaker's earnings squeezed by higher costs and profit drops
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New fines proposed to tackle illegal tobacco and vape sales in North Yorkshire
Businesses selling tobacco and vapes illegally could face fixed penalty notices under proposals being considered by North Yorkshire Council.
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Uzbekistan targets jobs and investment as visitor numbers rise
As international visitor numbers grow, Uzbekistan is introducing financial incentives for tourism businesses, expanding air and rail connections, and easing travel requirements. The reforms aim to attract investment, increase tourism revenue and create new economic opportunities across the country.
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Plans for over 400 homes on Glasgow estate approved
Hundreds of new homes will be built in Maryhill after plans to regenerate the Wyndford estate were approved.
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Inflation-linked rise in councillor allowances is recommended
An independent panel that annually reviews allowances paid to North Yorkshire councillors has proposed a rise linked to the rate of inflation.
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The little-known rule that could leave homeowners facing a fine of up to £5,000
UK homeowners could face council fines and £5,000 fines over weeds, long grass and vermin.
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Drivers to get new rights in car parks and avoid 'unfair' fines above £100
Drivers will soon be given new rights so they can avoid "unfair" fines over £100 for making common mistakes in private car parks across the UK.
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What polling predicts will happen at the US midterm elections
An Economist/YouGov survey from October 12 showed 48% of respondents were more pessimistic about their futures compared with ten years ago
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EU faces €70 billion Ukraine funding headache as war costs soar
The EU is searching for another €70 billion to sustain Ukraine's war effort in 2027, but rising borrowing costs and divisions over the Russian assets leave Brussels with few easy options.
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Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.
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Uzbekistan's $12bn business drive gathers pace during Rubio visit
The package covers railways, critical minerals, finance and technology, with major US firms involved. Uzbek President Mirziyoyev outlined measures to attract investors, while business executives told Euronews that commercial activity is growing.
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Billionaire Mukesh Ambani launches India’s biggest-ever IPO
Low-cost broadband provider Jio Platforms aims for £81bn valuation when it floats on the stock market on Wednesday
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Doctors call proposed pay rise ‘derisory’ and mull more strikes
The British Medical Association (BMA) described the figure as a ‘pay cut’
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Almost 70 per cent of capital's licensed short-term lets lack planning permission
A review revealed that 1,225 (69 per cent) of Edinburgh’s 1,754 licensed short-term lets (STLs) do not have secondary letting planning permission.
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Much-needed repairs to be carried out to lane in North Yorkshire town after landslip
A ROAD in Norton is set to see some much-needed investment to repair and improve the area.
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Israeli financial news outlet reveals €150m warship deal with Cyprus
According to the Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist, an agreement is expected to be signed in the coming weeks, once the terms are finalised between the defence ministries of Israel and Cyprus. #EuropeNews
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Budget 2026: How Burnham and Healey could raise taxes next week
Property, bank profits, and inheritance tax could all be on the table ahead of the event
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November 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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‘Priced in’ that Farage will profit from politics, Reform UK leader’s aide suggests
The Reform UK leader has come under intense over the multi-million pound gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne
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Martin Lewis says ‘I don’t like it’ as Ofgem plans new energy charge
Martin Lewis has warned Ofgem's proposed Market Stabilisation Charge could make cheaper energy deals more expensive if wholesale prices fall.
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Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year
Martin Lewis has told homeowners whose mortgage deal ends within a year to act six months in advance. Find out how booking a fixed rate early could help.
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The little-known rule that could leave homeowners facing a fine of up to £5,000
UK homeowners could face council fines and £5,000 fines over weeds, long grass and vermin.
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Asian shares mostly decline after AI stocks lead a rebound on Wall Street
Asian shares are mostly lower after stocks artificial-intelligence-related stocks bounced back on Wall Street while other sectors continued to be shaky and oil prices stayed high
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UK unemployment falls to lowest in a year — but vacancies hit five-year low
The ONS’s data also showed a boost for average wage growth across the UK workforce.
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Badenoch says Healey’s budget will be worse than Reeves’s if he doesn’t slash spending – UK politics live
Conservative leader to give a speech later, while Treasury sources say Healey has ruled out a rise in capital gains tax
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Why County Durham has the opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
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How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
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Wickes reveals faster sales growth amid ‘mild’ price inflation
Chief executive David Wood said the group is on track to meet profit guidance for the year.
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Work on new £1 million homes in York complete – and three have already sold
Work on a new York housing development featuring four homes all worth more than £1 million is now complete.
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John Healey rejects calls to raise capital gains tax in Budget
The Chancellor has faced a barrage of voices urging him to raise the tax, which applies to the profit made from selling off assets
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The little-known rule that could leave homeowners facing a fine of up to £5,000
UK homeowners could face council fines and £5,000 fines over weeds, long grass and vermin.
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Drivers to get new rights in car parks and avoid 'unfair' fines above £100
Drivers will soon be given new rights so they can avoid "unfair" fines over £100 for making common mistakes in private car parks across the UK.
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Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
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'People actually left': York businesses count cost of repeated roadworks
Businesses in Low Petergate say ongoing roadworks are costing them money, driving away customers and creating access problems.
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Plans for new multi-billion pound approach to care services
Care services across North Yorkshire could be transformed under new proposals worth an estimated £3.5 billion over seven years.
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Work on new £1 million homes in York complete – and three have already sold
Work on a new York housing development featuring four homes all worth more than £1 million is now complete.
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Scotland unemployment falls to 4.3 per cent, below UK average
The latest job figures for Scotland revealed in this month's data
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Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year
Martin Lewis has told homeowners whose mortgage deal ends within a year to act six months in advance. Find out how booking a fixed rate early could help.
