Hundreds of 999 call handlers to join strikes in October
Emergency call centre staff will join 40,000 BT workers walking out in October, their union says....
Tax cut ‘gamble’ will make debt unsustainable, says IFS
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says UK borrowing is on an “unsustainable” path....
Business energy bills to be capped under government plan
The government has announced a cap on wholesale energy prices for businesses for six months....
Inflation pushes debt interest payments to new record
Government borrowing reached £11.8bn in August, according to the Office for National Statistics....
Cost of living: Students struggling with impact of soaring prices
One student tells the BBC of the isolating effect of running out of cash while studying at university....
Business energy bills could be cut by a third under government plan
Jacob Rees Mogg is expected to announce a cap on wholesale energy costs for business customers....
New National Lottery operator hopes to double charity money
The licence will pass to Allwyn in 2024 after rival Camelot dropped its legal challenge....
Treasury refuses to publish UK economic forecast
The UK’s independent forecaster has provided an updated outlook for the economy, the BBC understands....
Train drivers set to strike again in October in pay row
Drivers from 12 train companies are expected to walk out on two days in the long-running row over pay....
Mike Ashley to leave board of Sports Direct group
The billionaire will step down from Frasers Group’s board and provide the firm with £100m of funding....