Economy & Money
European economy, markets, the euro, ECB, inflation and business.
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Woman's Hour
We discuss the key findings of Baroness Amos' National Maternity Investigation.
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Japanese yen sinks to 40-year low against the US dollar as intervention looms
The Japanese yen has dropped to its lowest level against the US dollar in four decades, putting markets on alert for urgent action…
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Sainsbury’s chief says grocery inflation not as bad as feared so far
Supermarket has lifted sales with Aldi price match, and has benefited from hot weather and World Cup matches Business live – lates…
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How Europe's growing need for cooling is reshaping electricity demand
Europe's June heatwave has driven up electricity demand and wholesale power prices across the continent, highlighting the growing …
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WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers
The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.
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ECB publishes indicative operational calendars for 2028
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ECB publishes indicative operational calendars for 2027
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EY sacks graduate employee after he allegedly accessed Australian PM’s bank account
Two men – including one who worked for EY – appear in court after being charged over accessing restricted data Get our breaking ne…
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Tourism drives up housing costs in Spain: study puts impact at €3,800 per home
A new study by Transport & Environment finds a link between booming air tourism in seven European countries and soaring rents and …
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UK hospitality seeks 10% VAT to match European rivals
A quarter of UK hospitality businesses are now losing money, prompting a high-profile campaign for a VAT cut that would align Brit…
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Three in five UK homes unsold as high mortgage rates deter buyers
The UK property market is stalling under the weight of elevated borrowing costs, offering a stark example of how geopolitical shoc…
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Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Energy system operator says sum needed to deliver clean power targets while meeting rising demand is up by 50% The cost of rewirin…
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I’m paying £450 a month for a Peugeot EV I can’t drive
The car lease company won’t rescind my contract because it says the vehicle is driveable. The only problem is, it won’t even charg…
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Millions of Britons urged to submit meter readings before energy price cap rises on Wednesday
Estimated 5.3m households on standard tariffs without smart meters risk being overcharged for some of June usage Millions of Brito…
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ECB drops crisis tools as Lagarde flags volatile era
The European Central Bank is retiring its emergency measures and relying solely on interest rates, leaving investors to navigate a…
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Brompton sells £18m stakes to Decathlon, BA Capital
British folding bike maker Brompton has sold a combined 15% stake to Decathlon and Chinese investor BA Capital for £18m to secure …
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The $5 billion AI export plan gathering momentum in Central Asia
Uzbekistan is aiming to move from outsourcing into higher-value services, using its young workforce, energy resources and digital …
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Ireland is big tech’s lapdog – and that compromises its EU presidency | Johnny Ryan
The country is dependent on the global giants that call Dublin home. Irish ministers can’t be trusted to chair vital European digi…
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India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones
NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.
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We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
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Crypto firms operating in UK to be subject to sweeping new rules
City regulator will require booming industry to prove its resilience to risk from October next year Crypto firms operating in the …
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Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix
He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.
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World Bank backs Spain with new Madrid office
First vice-president and economy minister Carlos Cuerpo presents Spain as a key hub for multilateral institutions after the openin…
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Will Andy Burnham’s economic vision make us all better off? | Politics Weekly
Andy Burnham has made his first major speech since returning to Westminster. He announced proposals for a No 10 in the North as pa…