UK government borrowing lower than expected in July
UK government borrowing was lower than expected in July, according to the latest official figures. Borrowing – the difference between public spending and tax income – was £1.1bn in July,…
Guernsey foundation seeks charity partners for new projects
Local charities are being invited by the Guernsey Community Foundation to collaborate on tackling issues raised in its 2025 Quality of Life Report. The report highlights key areas of need…
Northamptonshire’s Shambala Festival marks 25th anniversary event
George Harrison Shambala was founded by a group of friends in 2000 and now welcomes about 15,000 attendees each year A music festival held at a “secret countryside estate” will…
Airlines Delta and United sued for selling ‘window seats’ without windows
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have been sued by passengers who claim they were charged extra for a window seat but found themselves sitting next to a blank wall.…
Denmark’s state postal service calls time on letter deliveries
BBC Denmark’s red post boxes are being removed across the country Sorting through bundles of letters, small packages and magazines, Herman Moyano is getting ready for his early morning post…
Trump calls on Fed Governor to resign ‘now’ over fraud claims
US President Donald Trump has said a top official at the Federal Reserve “must resign, now!!!” over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud, as he continues to seek more influence over…
US chain Target appoints new boss as it seeks to revive sales
US retail giant Target has appointed a new chief executive as it struggles to reverse a decline in sales and its share price. The leadership change comes as rising prices…
UK government prepares to take over plant
Simon Jack Business editor, BBC News PA Media The government is preparing to take control of the UK’s third largest steelworks in a bid to save the business and protect…
What are Rachel Reeves’ options on property tax?
Mitchell Labiak Business reporter Getty Images Chancellor Rachel Reeves has some big decisions to make ahead of the Budget in November. Economists says she is on track to break her…
Sentencing for man who dodged 113 train tickets delayed
A prolific rail fare dodger who was caught without a train ticket more than 100 times has avoided jail after a judge raised concerns over the legal process. Charles Brohiri…