South East parents face struggle to afford school uniform
Peter Whittlesea BBC News, Whitstable Patrick Barlow BBC News, South East Peter Whittlesea / BBC Parents say they are increasingly turning to pre-worn school uniform to avoid paying up to…
How can working parents get 30 hours of free childcare?
BBC Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, has urged parents who are eligible for more government funded childcare hours from September to apply as “the offer is just around the corner”. Working…
Value of small packages sent from China to UK more than doubles
Tommy Lumby Business data journalist Getty Images The value of small parcels shipped from China to the UK under an import tax exemption more than doubled last year to £3bn,…
AI boom boosts Nvidia despite ‘geopolitical issues’
Computer-chip designer Nvidia has been boosted by big tech firms keen to expand their AI capabilities, despite dealing with US and China tensions. On Wednesday it reported $46.7bn revenue (£34.6bn)…
Solar-powered postboxes are being rolled out across UK
Faarea Masud Business reporter Royal Mail The new design features a rectangular solar panel tilted to the south Royal Mail is introducing 3,500 solar-powered postboxes across the UK, altering the…
Ryanair to increase oversized bag bonus
Katy Austin Transport correspondent Getty Images The bonus for Ryanair workers who intercept passengers with oversized cabin bags will rise from €1.50 to €2.50, the airline’s boss said. Michael O’Leary…
NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm Novartis warns
Pritti Mistry Business reporter, BBC News PA Media NHS patients will lose access to new cutting-edge treatments because of skyrocketing costs, the pharmaceutical giant Novartis has claimed amid a row…
Charity says fuel poverty is year-round problem
BBC David Hilferty from Citizens Advice Scotland said the average energy debt has doubled in the past five years Fuel poverty is a year-round problem which affects people in the…
Four ways to keep your energy bills down
Lucy Hooker Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Energy prices are going up again in October, by about £35 a year for a typical household. It is the cap on…
Solar-powered ice cream maker has a record sunny year in Somerset
Dave Harvey Business and environment correspondent, BBC West BBC Friends Erin and Thea enjoying eco-softees from Styles Ice Cream at Blue Anchor Bay in Somerset A Somerset ice cream maker…