VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.


Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising
Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.


Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government


Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.


Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.


The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.


UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.


Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.


UK's first sugar factory at risk of closure
Over 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced plans to shut one of its four factories.


Union plans rail strikes over train safety concerns
RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.


Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.


B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.


What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult.


'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.


Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.


Paramount and Warner Bros mega merger paused by judge
US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.


Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams
More than 1,000 illegal streaming sites were shut down in the US during the tournament, with a similar amount blocked in Colombia.


Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.


Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
Is there any common ground left?


Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time


Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.


AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.


West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.


Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.