House prices grow faster than any full year for 17 years, Halifax says
Prices increased by 9.8% in 2021 as buyers sought more space during lockdown, the Halifax says.
Global chip shortage: Samsung expects its profits to jump by 52%
The South Korean electronics giant benefited from strong demand for server memory chips.
Lithuania: The European state that dared to defy China then wobbled
It stood up to China over Taiwan, but this week Lithuania’s president said it made a mistake.
The woman working to get unwanted food to the hungry
Maria Rose Belding explains how she started a US database to distribute unwanted food to the hungry.
Investors threaten drug maker bonuses over vaccine access
Some investment firms want bonuses withheld for bosses of coronavirus vaccine firms if distribution isn’t fairer.
Next and Greggs raise prices as costs spiral
Both the fashion retailer and bakery chain say they are facing higher wage and manufacturing costs.
Tax self-assessment: HMRC waives fines again for late filings
Fines will not be enforced for a month after the normal deadline for a second year owing to Covid.
We don’t know how high energy bills will go, says boss
The founder and boss of Octopus Energy tells the BBC the sector is working on bringing prices down.
Caviar sales soar as more people get a taste for posh fish eggs
Global producers of caviar say that demand has soared since the first lockdown.
Is there a better way to make new resolutions stick?
There are lots of apps that promise to make you healthier and happier but are they any good?