Pizza, dogs and Bake Off: what Mark Carney really likes
Bank of England governor Mark Carney answers quick-fire questions from BBC School Reporters about his likes and dislikes.
The gig economy: Opportunity or threat?
Colm O’Regan looks at the growing number of people undertaking temporary, short-term work.
Northern Powerhouse: Osborne to stay and fight for project
Former Chancellor George Osborne tells the BBC he will stay in the Commons to “fight for the things I care about” as he launches a think tank to promote the Northern Powerhouse.
New adverts to encourage bank switching
A new campaign is being launched to persuade more people to switch bank accounts – because not enough people are doing so.
Singapore F1 Grand Prix roars on despite Zika fears
Singapore is hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix for a ninth year amid concerns about a Zika outbreak and recently foiled terror plot.
Hinkley Point: George Osborne says new deal is unchanged
Former Chancellor George Osborne says the new agreement over the Hinkley Point nuclear power station is “pretty much” the same as before.
US asks Deutsche Bank for $14bn to settle mortgage investigation
The US Department of Justice is asking Deutsche Bank to pay $14bn to settle an investigation linked to the 2008 financial crisis, the bank says.
Scotch whisky exports ‘up for first time in three years’
The amount of Scotch whisky sold overseas increases for the first time since 2013, according the latest industry figures.
US regulators order recall of 1m Samsung Note 7 phones
US safety regulators announce a formal recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone after battery issues lead to overheating and the phone catching fire.
Indian firms hit by Hanjin bankruptcy
Indian exporters that used Hanjin Shipping’s vessels to send goods around the world are concerned about stranded cargo and shipping competition.
