Customers withdraw record amount of savings in May
People withdraw £4.6bn from accounts in May – the highest on record, Bank of England data shows.
The loan sharks profiting from the pain of soaring prices
The BBC gains exclusive access to illegal moneylenders who are charging interest rates of up to 50%.
The women tackling the ‘woeful’ diversity in plumbing
Despite a shortage of plumbers and heating system installers the industry is still dominated by men.
Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?
Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like.
Heathrow security staff call off strikes
Security staff at Heathrow will no longer strike after accepting an improved pay offer.
Mortgages: Banks promise more protection as mortgage rates soar
Borrowers will be able to make a temporary change to mortgage terms and still return to their original deal.
Zambian President Hichilema’s $6bn debt deal hailed as ‘historic’
Much of the money was owed to China, which had been accused of holding up a deal.
Sunny weather sees people splash out on new clothes
Retail sales rose 0.3% last month as shoppers bought summer clothes and goods, official figures show.
Furby: Toy giant Hasbro brings back iconic robotic creature
The announcement comes as the global toy industry faces a slowdown in demand.
Mortgage rates: Five ways to save money
With interest rates rapidly rising, what do experts say about coping with costs?