VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
VAT will be cut from household electricity bills, the government has announced, as part of new prime minister Andy Burnham's pledge to help with the cost of living.
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Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
Working at specialist car restoration business Tolman, Priestley, 29, has embarked on a "heritage vehicle technician" apprenticeship. He's learning the skills to work on modern classic cars that need a mix of traditiona…
The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
In her teens, Michelle Huynh, the eldest daughter of migrant parents in Australia, made a promise to her family that she would become a millionaire by the time she turned 30.
Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
What made it such an effective thriller was that it all seemed so frighteningly real. Although the two sides in that civil war were fictitious, it hit a raw nerve precisely because of the very obvious divides that scar …
'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
Daisy Kelly's business was inspired by a personal problem - for years she'd been pulling out her eyelashes.
Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports
US President Donald Trump has signed an order imposing a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol.
Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
John Healey - who has been announced as Andy Burnham's Chancellor of the Exchequer - is seen as the ultimate safe pair of hands.
'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
Daisy Kelly's business was inspired by a personal problem - for years she'd been pulling out her eyelashes.
Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams
Almost 3,000 websites have been blocked or seized for illegally streaming World Cup matches, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has said.
Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
In his first speech as prime minister, Andy Burnham has promised to give people more "breathing space" to help with the cost of living.
John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
John Healey - who has been announced as Andy Burnham's Chancellor of the Exchequer - is seen as the ultimate safe pair of hands.
Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the proposed $110bn (£85bn) merger between media giants Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery.
Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
Up until this point, the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has described his policy changes with a broad brush. From today, he faces the constraints, trade offs, and realities of high national office.
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
Chinese online retail giant AliExpress has been fined a record â¬550m (£467m) by the EU for allowing the sale of illegal products such as unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes.
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
One of Africa's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects has finally been signed off at the highest level, with West African leaders formally endorsing the long-awaited Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline.
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
One of Africa's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects has finally been signed off at the highest level, with West African leaders formally endorsing the long-awaited Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline.
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
Ryanair's profits have fallen sharply as war in the Middle East sent jet fuel prices soaring and customers reluctant to book flights.
Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
Thousands more parents could receive £27 a week by remembering some paperwork shortly after their baby is born.
Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
Thousands more parents could receive £27 a week by remembering some paperwork shortly after their baby is born.
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Ravika was celebrating her birthday on holiday with her husband when she got an unusual alert from her fitness tracker.
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
When Perea stopped growing coca - the raw material used to make cocaine - he vowed never to plant it again.
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The lenders to Thames Water are preparing a legal challenge in case an Andy Burnham-led government attempts to nationalise the UK's biggest water company.
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation
The lenders to Thames Water are preparing a legal challenge in case a Burnham-led government attempts to nationalise the UK's biggest water company.
Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
The final weekend before Andy Burnham enters Downing Street is being dominated by suggestions he'll announce plans for new drilling in the North Sea.