UK government finances better than expected in January
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests....
Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
His associate said the music industry was “related to P”, a way Epstein apparently often referred to women....
Mandelson co-founded lobbying firm Global Counsel faces collapse
Sources close to the company insist that its difficulties stem entirely from “the Mandelson legacy”....
US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump’s tariffs
The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow....
Warmer winter hits profits at British Gas owner
Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented British Gas earnings....
Zuckerberg to testify in social media addiction trial
The billionaire Meta chief executive was questioned by lawyers over whether use of Instagram harms children....
Defence giant BAE hails record sales as workers remain on strike
Defence company BAE has increased payouts to investors after its sales increased by staff in Lancashire have walked out over stalled pay talks...
Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups....
Lower fuel prices and airfares help drive inflation down
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates....
Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in UK butchers, watchdog warns
A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places....