Energy firms face limit on direct debit overpayment
Ofgem has accused some firms of using customer payments like an “interest-free company credit card”....
Global inflation: Five ways US rate rise will affect you
The impact of higher interest rates in the US will cascade through the global economy....
Ukraine war: Russia becomes China’s biggest oil supplier
Chinese energy giants have been ramping up imports of heavily discounted Russian oil in recent months....
Rail strikes: Not for government to intervene – Shapps
But union leaders blame politicians for failing to stop rail strikes which will begin on Tuesday....
Interest-free loan scheme aims to reach 20,000 people
People struggling with their finances can access small, zero-cost loans as part of a nationwide trial....
Big Tech must deal with disinformation or face fines, says EU
Tighter EU rules will demand firms such as Google and Meta tackle disinformation on their platforms....
Big pay rises could push prices up, says minister
Treasury minister Simon Clarke warns bosses to be “very careful” in setting wage increases....
Stock markets see big falls as economy fears grow
The Dow Jones share index closed below 30,000 at its lowest level in more than a year....
Food spending and mental health hit by rising prices, BBC survey reveals
More than eight in 10 people say they are worried about the cost-of-living, a BBC survey suggests....
Three things we’re cutting back on as prices rise
People in Birmingham and Kent tell the BBC how they are cutting back to cope with the cost of living crisis....