Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.5%
No change to the Bank rate is expected when policymakers make their announcement at noon....
US holds rates steady despite economy fears
The US central bank warns that economic uncertainty has “increased”....
Santander to close 95 branches with 750 jobs at risk
The bank will start closing branches from June, putting 750 jobs at risk....
First individual Horizon victim to sue Post Office
Lee Castleton has started a legal claim against his former employer over the Horizon scandal....
Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy
Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy....
Benefits changes mean a million people will be thousands of pounds worse off
These plans are more geared towards making budgetary numbers add up than fundamental welfare reform....
Yoga mats and VR headsets used to measure inflation
Items added and removed from the basket of goods used to calculate inflation give an insight into current fashions....
‘I’m not a scrounger – I work, but would struggle without benefits’
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them....
Tesco to raise wages by 5% but scrap Sunday bonus
The supermarket chain follows other major retailers in raising pay...
What are PIP disability payments and why could they change?
The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit that helps cover the extra costs of long-term health conditions....