Food parcel scheme for families in Farnham faces closure
Nathan Bevan BBC News, South East Getty Images “We want to carry on, but that’s only going to work if people donate,” said the vicar behind the scheme A food…
Boeing defence workers set to strike in new blow to aviation giant
More than three thousand Boeing defence workers are set to go on strike on Monday, in a fresh blow to the embattled aviation giant. It comes after union members at…
Exeter Airport set to be sold to investment group ICG
George Thorpe BBC News, Devon BBC Exeter Airport is one of three airports expected to be sold to investment group ICG Exeter Airport is set to be sold along with…
Car finance mis-selling payout scheme could be worth billions
A compensation scheme for drivers over the mis-selling of car loans could cost as much as £18bn, the financial regulator has said. The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that hidden…
Kent County Council opens food voucher scheme for the summer
A council has opened a food voucher scheme to help families struggling to pay bills afford food this summer. Kent County Council (KCC) said that eligible residents for the summer…
Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery has ended production, officials says
Production has ended at a Lincolnshire oil refinery, the government has confirmed. Lindsey Oil Refinery, near Immingham, was taken over by the Official Receiver in June after its owner Prax…
Mid Copeland low income families offered vegetable boxes
A charity is offering free vegetable boxes for low income families who struggle to purchase fresh food. Growing Well will donate up to 30 of its weekly boxes for free…
Peterborough school uniform event is a helping hand for parents
Emma Baugh & Helen Burchell BBC News, Peterborough Emma Baugh/BBC Youth MP Danielle Daboh said she hoped the event would remove the stigma surrounding the affordability of new uniforms Dozens…
What to do if holiday affected, according to experts
Ewan Somerville & George Sandeman BBC News Maria Potouroglou Wildfires seen in late July in Chalkida on the Greek island of Euboea It’s been a scorching summer so far in…
Car finance judgement ‘a hard pill to swallow’
Tom Espiner BBC business reporter BBC Marcus Johnson says he is upset for the hundreds of people who won’t be able to make a claim A ruling by the UK’s…