Business

Help to Save scheme to be offered to more people

The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on...

Stamp duty: What is it and how much is it?

The future of the levy has been the subject of much speculation, with one think ...

Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encrypti...

The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure...

Milkshakes and lattes to face sugar tax in UK

The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based dr...

Mayor celebrates 100 million free school meals

A scheme to provide free lunches to all state primary school pupils in London re...

What is an Isa and how might the rules change?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to alter Isa rules, but what are...

Heathrow's plan for longer third runway chosen by gover...

Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new ...

Reeves urges Labour MPs to unite behind the Budget

The chancellor tries to calm nerves in the Parliamentary Labour Party about her ...

'I won't be able to finish my degree if international f...

Manou, a student at Trinity Laban, is worried about the government's proposed 6%...

All we need is a fair chance, say business owners

Businesses call for stability ahead of the budget while families await child ben...

Family giving Christmas dinners to the community

The family behind a community hub in Leigh Park, Havant, will send 150 parcels o...

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibil...

'We earn £60,000 and want stamp duty scrapped'

BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see i...

The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospita...

TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay...

What is in the iconic red box?

The BBC's Lucy Woodham explains what the red box is and what's actually inside it.

Money a constant worry, say U25s ahead of Budget

The BBC asks young people in Birmingham how often they think about money.