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Why has the Bank of England cut interest rates?

Why has the Bank of England cut interest rates?14 minutes agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor•@faisalislamGetty ImagesSo why has the Bank of England cut rates when inflation is well above its target of...

'I can't believe what Airbnb owner wrote about my daughter'

An Airbnb owner has penned a blistering response to a young woman who left a review complaining about faulty air conditioning that took several days to repair. The Times reported that the woman and...

Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries

Trump's new tariffs take effect in trade war escalation1 hour agoOsmond ChiaBusiness reporter, BBC NewsReporting fromSingaporeGetty ImagesUS President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs on countries...

Rachel Reeves and Labour accused of failing young British workers in shock poll

LABOUR has been accused of setting young people up for “failure”, as Rachel Reeves’ jobs tax hammers the UK labour market and creates misery for graduates. A new poll has revealed a stark gloom...

Drivers told new 'easy-to-install' tech could slash costs

Young motorists could see their insurance premiums slashed thanks to the latest wave of tech-savvy gadgets, according to recent analysis. Defaqto, a financial ratings firm, has observed a shift in...

Rachel Reeves and 1 phone call she's dreading – but it's all her fault

“Hello, is that the IMF? Rachel Reeves here, in a bit of a pinch and just wondering if you could see your way to bunging us £51 billion… just till the end of the month.” That is the shameful,...

Reeves warned taxes must rise to cover £41bn spending gap

Reeves must raise tax to cover £41bn gap, says think tank41 minutes agoLucy HookerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsAFP via Getty ImagesTaxes must rise in the autumn if Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to meet...

RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US

RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US 2 hours agoMadeline HalpertBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to cancel $500m (£376m) in...

Prince Harry vindicated in review over Sentebale row - but watchdog issues criticism

Prince Harry has been vindicated after a watchdog completed its investigation into "concerns" raised about an African charity he stepped down from earlier this year. The Duke of Sussex was embroiled...

Reeves, Miliband and Rayner are destroying jobs by the day - and nothing will stop them

No, let’s rephrase that. They’re causing a jobs bloodbath. All three Labour frontbenchers are pursuing policies that are actively destroying employment. Hundreds of thousands of roles have...

Labour surrendered on housing within days – here are vital steps they won't take for UK

OPINIONLabour is preventing Britain from building again (Image: Getty)When Conservative YIMBY launched in May, by my think tank Onward, we promised unapologetic action on housing. Within weeks, our...

More Ed Miliband ‘insanity’ as he bans UK oil and gas - and sends YOUR cash to Qatar

Ed Miliband promised his net zero crusade would deliver on all three. Instead, it’s failed on every front, and we’re all paying the price. Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho called his...

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop28 minutes agoNatalie ShermanBBC NewsUS President Donald Trump said he would fire the head of the agency charged with publishing...

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price59 minutes agoAnthony ZurcherNorth America correspondent•@awzurcherDharshini DavidDeputy economics editor•@DharshiniDavidBBCIn April...

This Labour move smacks of epic hypocrisy – UK is now tragic farce of decline

The Labour Government’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine is a triumph of sentimental, gesture-politics over tough-minded realism. It is an exercise in virtue signalling which will not...