UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be “phone-free by default” as a result of the announcement....
Environment Secretary: South East Water boss ‘should not get bonus’
Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies...
How could Europe respond to Trump’s Greenland tariffs?
Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president’s move against some of America’s closest allies....
Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
Expect the World Economic Forum to be both the centre of the world this week, and totally bizarre, writes the BBC’s economics editor....
Faisal Islam: Trump’s Greenland threats to allies are without parallel
The US president’s latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC’s economics editor....
British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It’s absurd
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a...
A new leaf turned for 2026? What consumer confidence can tell us about the state of the economy
Consumer sentiment levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam....
Trump’s proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans’ debt. Would it help?
President Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% – an idea with bipartisan support – received swift backlash from bank executives....
Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds
The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said....
Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties....