Five items that tell the story of price rises
How garden fences and savoury snacks can help us understand why the cost of living is accelerating....
Biden signs ‘once-in-a-generation’ $1tn infrastructure bill into law
The ‘once-in-a-generation’ law nearly failed to pass Congress this month amid Democratic infighting....
HS2 rail extension to Leeds set to be scrapped
Plans to extend the eastern leg of the high speed network will be ditched in favour of new shorter links....
Shell plans to move headquarters to the UK
The oil giant will shift its tax residence from the Netherlands to the UK and its boss will relocate....
Real Living Wage rises to £9.90 an hour
More than 300,000 people at firms accredited with the Living Wage Foundation will get the increase....
No turkey shortage, says British Poultry Council
There will be turkeys for Christmas, the industry says, but producers warn there will be less variety....
Charities facing a ‘perfect storm’ as demand rises
Research given to the BBC reveals hundreds of charities face rising demand for services this winter....
Delta boss says climate change means flying will cost more
The world’s second largest airline says climate change is the biggest challenge facing aviation....
No regrets! Pandemic purchases that made us happy
Not everyone has buyer’s remorse over what they bought in lockdown. For some, it changed their lives....
Shein suppliers’ workers doing 75-hour week, finds probe
A new report suggests some of the fast fashion brand’s suppliers may be violating labour laws in China....