The euro tumbled back below dollar parity to hit a 20-year low and sterling slipped to its worst level in two years as traders were panicked by a further surge in gas prices on Monday. Markers were … [+1772 chars]
Ben & Jerrys has lost its attempt to block its parent company Unilever from selling its ice-cream in West Bank settlements, which the US firm said would run counter to its values. The company, k… [+1909 chars]
Supermarket giant Morrisons has issued a 'do not eat' warning to shoppers in the UK. The grocery chain has warned people not to eat either of the two listed products over fears they could contain sal… [+1142 chars]
By Jennifer MeierhansBBC News UK households cannot carry the cost of the Ukraine war which is set to push energy bills even higher, the boss of Octopus Energy has said. Greg Jackson was speaking as… [+5402 chars]
Passenger flights could return to Manston Airport quicker than expected - with Ryanair and EasyJet among airlines holding talks to get services up and running. The Department of Transport finally gr… [+3017 chars]
Buying cheap unbranded uniform might be a solution for some parents who are struggling with the cost of living crisis, but others claim it would lead to their children being bullied for their afforda… [+4280 chars]
Rail passengers have been warned of disruption for much of Monday to rail services through Hereford. A shortage of staff due to sickness has forced the closure of the signal box in the city, Network… [+835 chars]
Gas prices surged to new record highs yesterday as Russia prepared to halt supplies through a crucial pipeline to Europe. Prices for wholesale gas for the coming winter in Britain rose to as much as… [+543 chars]
Royal Mail workers will go on strike on four days in August and September in a dispute over pay. The action is organised by the Communication Workers Union (CWU), and involves roughly 115,000 employ… [+2836 chars]
SHOPPERS trying to save money are being bamboozled by confusing product labels, consumer group Which? has warned. There are fears that customers are overpaying for their food shop every week because… [+5341 chars]
Wind farm agreements have been announced for three new developments in the waters around Shetland. The projects are expected to generate a total of 2.8 gigawatts (GW) of electricity - enough to powe… [+2031 chars]
Asian shares were down for a sixth straight session on Tuesday after a renewed spike in European energy prices stoked fears of recession and pushed bond yields higher, while tipping the euro to 20-ye… [+2706 chars]
