Russia’s economy is down but not out
Daniel Thomas Business reporter Getty Images Russia has significantly ramped up its military production to support the war in Ukraine Since its illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has…
FedEx founder and former CEO Fred Smith dies aged 80
Fred Smith, founder of the US parcel delivery giant Federal Express, has died at the age of 80, the company has announced. Mr Smith founded the firm in 1973 having…
London funeral costs highest in UK, report finds
Helen Drew & Olivia Demetriades BBC News, London Getty Images The average cost of an attended funeral in London in 2024 was £5,449 The average cost of an attended funeral…
North Shields social hub helps care-experienced people gain skills
North Tyneside Council Rachel Fairless was referred to the scheme by the council’s care leavers team A care-experienced woman says volunteering at a new social supermarket has helped her develop…
Young people in the East of England struggle to buy a first home
Nic Rigby BBC Politics East Andrew Sinclair/BBC Lauren Finch is hoping to get on the housing ladder The government wants 1.5 million new homes to be built in England by…
Big Venture Centre stepping in where ‘everyone is struggling’
Josh Sandiford BBC News, Wolverhampton BBC Jane Platt is a volunteer helping others even though she is struggling herself Jane Platt’s bright pink polo shirt marks her out as a…
River Island to close 33 shops
River Island plans to close 33 shops in the UK in a move which puts hundreds of jobs at risk. The clothing retailer said more people shopping online and higher…
Thames Water nationalisation prep ‘stepped up’, says government
The government has “stepped up” preparations for the potential temporary nationalisation of Thames Water, the environment secretary has said. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Steve Reed said the government “stand…
‘Dismal’ month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales
UK retail sales fell sharply last month after “dismal” sales at supermarkets, the UK’s statistics body has said. Sales volumes are estimated to have fallen by 2.7% in May, the…
Telegram founder says he has fathered more than 100 children
Peter Hoskins Business reporter, BBC News Pavel Durov/Instagram The multi-billionaire founder of instant messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, says he has fathered more than 100 children. “The clinic, where I…