WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale
The WH Smith name is set to disappear from UK High Streets after 233 years after the firm agreed to sell its shops to Hobbycraft-owner Modella Capital. The sale, which…
Somerset farmer enjoys working in the industry but says it faces challenges
Ruth Bradley Politics reporter, BBC Somerset BBC Bridgette Baker, 24, is the fifth generation of her family to farm at Windmill Farm near Yeovil “I reckon my schoolfriends think I’m…
Cost of living fairs in Bedfordshire aim to tackle money taboos
Alex Pope BBC News, Bedfordshire Bedford Credit Union Katrina Allen said the free events were open to everybody whether they thought they were struggling or not Two cost of living…
Pensioners’ popular Worcester cafe closes due to costs
Sophie Millward BBC News, Worcestershire BBC The couple opened the café to supplement their pensions A beloved Worcester cafe, known for its warm atmosphere and hearty meals, is closing after…
Assassin’s Creed-maker Ubisoft gets $1.25bn investment from Chinese tech giant Tencent
Chinese technology giant Tencent has made a €1.2bn ($1.25bn) investment in a spin-off from Ubisoft, the maker of the Assassin’s Creed video games. Shenzhen-based Tencent will own about a quarter…
What’s next for social media?
Shubham Agarwal Technology Reporter Jay Springett Jay Springett experimented with new social platforms Jay Springett, a tech strategist and podcast host, joined the social media app Butterflies AI out of…
I thought the free market was forever
David Dimbleby Presenter, Invisible Hands, BBC Radio 4 BBC I remember 1974 well. With inflation on the rise, the government had been locked in battle with trade unions over worker…
How will carmakers be affected by Trump’s tariffs?
Natalie Sherman Business reporter, BBC News Watch: US drivers weigh in on Trump’s new auto tariffs A day after US President Donald Trump said he would hit foreign cars and…
Can Vietnam golf its way out of new US import taxes?
Annabelle Liang Business reporter Getty Images Vietnam’s PM has said he would “golf all day long” with Trump Countries around the world are braced for Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day…
Sky says 2,000 jobs at risk at its customer service centres
Sky has said 2,000 call centre jobs are at risk under plans to move more of its customer service online. The media and telecoms company plans to close three of…