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…
Gloucester Foodbank’s new manager unaware of huge demand for help
The new manager of a city centre foodbank has said she is surprised at the high level of demand for its help. The Gloucester Foodbank has been operating since 2005…
Why are food prices rising so fast?
Pritti Mistry and Emer Moreau Business reporters, BBC News Getty Images The cost of food has continued to rise for the fourth month in a row The cost of everyday…
Free school uniform on offer all year at Devon charity
A Devon recycling charity is offering free school uniform items from its branches year-round. Refurnish’s shop in Tiverton is the latest to be giving away items in an effort to…
UK inflation rate rises to 3.8% driven by higher airfares
Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to July, driven mainly by a jump in the price of airfares coinciding with the school summer holidays. That means…
Dozens bidding for each available rental home in East Yorkshire
Rental homes are in such short supply in East Yorkshire that dozens of people are bidding for every home that becomes available. Across England, a private renter on a median…
US in talks over 10% Intel stake, White House confirms
The White House confirmed on Tuesday that the Trump administration is working on a deal that could see the US government taking a 10% stake in chip giant Intel. “The…
Walmart recalls shrimp after FDA warns of radioactive isotopes
Walmart has recalled some shrimp products in 13 US states after one shipment of seafood tested positive for radioactive contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration said varieties of frozen…
Why aren’t they being used to solve shortages?
BBC In 1980, when Corina Poore, 36 years old and pregnant, first opened the door to a derelict house in New Cross Gate, south-east London, the estate agent refused to…