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Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law
Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail
Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.
Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix
He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.
Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels
The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.
India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones
NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.
Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.
Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.
WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers
The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.
British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".
Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.
South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan
It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.
Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.
Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.
Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
I'm back at home again after uni - here's how I'm making it work
Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.
Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.
What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost
Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".
Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.
The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.
Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.
What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
Why I sold my business to my staff
As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.
Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'
People in a Lancashire town say they "don't know where the money will come from" if bills go up.
How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?
A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
We discuss the key findings of Baroness Amos' National Maternity Investigation.
Af Malhotra sits in and discusses how entrepreneurs can use AI daily with Polly Dhaliwal.
Paul Lewis interviews Richard Lloyd, the chair of the Access to Banking Review.
New ISA and Lifetime ISA changes explained
In this week’s episode, there’s a deep dive into first-time buyer savings, with a special focus on Lifetime ISAs.
How do you escape an overdraft?
How do you escape an overdraft? Finance expert Ioan Bain explains
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