Finances
Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix
A Hollywood director has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix. The individual was accused of misappropriating funds intended for a Netflix produc…
Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
A recent analysis by BBC Verify examines the potential economic impact of further devolution in the UK, focusing on a plan proposed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. The re…
Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, recently delivered a speech outlining a vision he calls 'Manchesterism,' which proposes a fundamentally different approach to governi…
Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The Supreme Court has intervened to block President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a decision widely viewed as a significant victory for the principle …
British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
British American Tobacco has announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs as the tobacco industry faces a significant decline in demand for traditional cigarettes. The company is restructurin…
Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
A rogue builder named Christian Williams has been exposed for leaving a family's roof leaking after they paid him £30,000, which he allegedly spent on a holiday in Lanzarote. Accor…
Got the tennis bug? How to play sport without paying
With Wimbledon underway and the world's top tennis players taking center stage, many fans may feel inspired to pick up a racket themselves. However, the cost of equipment, court fe…
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on European nations over their digital services taxes. Trump stated that "numerous European countries" are d…
Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
An airline is betting on the appeal of ultra-long-haul flights, with the first non-stop service from London to Sydney being hailed as a major milestone. However, analysts question …
Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
King Charles III has paid £12.9 million in tax for the 2024-2025 financial year, drawing attention to his unique financial arrangements. The monarch's tax situation is unusual due …
What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
Petrol prices, which spiked after the outbreak of the Iran conflict on February 28 due to disrupted energy production and transport, are now falling back to pre-war levels. The art…
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
The resignation of the UK prime minister has ignited the race to become the country's next chancellor of the exchequer. With the top finance job now up for grabs, speculation is mo…