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More free nursery hours proposed in budget

BBC Business | 9/29/2026, 10:50:22 AM

The government releases its proposed budget with "targeted measures" to help families.

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BBC Business

Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk

Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

9/29/2026, 9:42:48 AM

BBC Business

What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?

The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

9/29/2026, 9:42:10 AM

BBC Business

OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns

The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.

9/29/2026, 9:14:13 AM

BBC Business

UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban

John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.

9/29/2026, 7:19:04 AM

BBC Business

I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why

Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?

9/29/2026, 7:02:07 AM

BBC Business

Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid

The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

9/29/2026, 6:54:10 AM

BBC Business

Food waste charity gets grant for rising costs

The charity received a £60,000 grant, over three years, from Shrewsbury Town Council.

9/29/2026, 5:26:50 AM

BBC Business

Apprentice star tells PM why pie shop is closing

Paul Bowen says a rise in employer's National Insurance was "the tipping edge" to him closing a pie shop.

9/29/2026, 5:10:53 AM

BBC Business

US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on

It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume.

9/29/2026, 4:10:33 AM

BBC Business

Why UK diesel prices have hit an all-time high

The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.

9/28/2026, 8:43:52 PM

BBC Business

UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says

The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar due to disruption of global oil supplies.

9/28/2026, 8:42:56 PM

BBC Business

What a US diesel export ban could mean for you

The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.

9/28/2026, 6:18:30 PM

BBC Business

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor

John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

9/28/2026, 6:07:25 PM

BBC Business

Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers

Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.

9/28/2026, 5:45:52 PM

BBC Business

What is the Budget and what could be in it?

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.

9/28/2026, 5:14:16 PM

BBC Business

UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister

Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.

9/28/2026, 4:47:53 PM

BBC Business

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

9/28/2026, 12:52:56 PM

BBC Business

Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit

Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.

9/28/2026, 11:16:08 AM

BBC Business

Tourism tax needs to be more flexible in Wales, warns expert

Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd councils have all put a pause on introducing the nightly tourist tax.

9/28/2026, 10:49:31 AM

BBC Business

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it

Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

9/28/2026, 8:21:54 AM

BBC Business

Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge

Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.

9/28/2026, 7:38:21 AM

Africa Business

Madica Funding: How African Startups Can Apply for Up to $200,000

African startups can apply to Madica for up to $200,000 through a SAFE. Here is who qualifies, how the rolling application process works and what founders should check before accepting an investment. The post Madica Funding: How African Startups Can Apply for Up to $200,000 appeared first on AfricaBusiness.com .

9/28/2026, 7:00:25 AM

BBC Business

How much is in your savings account?

From £65 to $60,000 - we talk savings with people in East London's Brick Lane.

9/28/2026, 5:22:50 AM