Business

Why am I taxed and what is it spent on?

The BBC's Ben Chu looks at how much the UK government gets in tax and where thos...

More North Sea drilling to be allowed in new Labour plan

The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC ...

This is the first year I can't find a holiday job

Seasonal hiring is poised to drop to its lowest level since 2008, a sign of caut...

Warner settles lawsuit with AI music firm and launches ...

The label is going into business with tech start-up Suno after settling a lawsui...

Foreign tourists to pay extra fee to visit US national ...

Non-residents will soon have to pay a higher price to enter 11 of the United Sta...

North Sea drilling restrictions to be relaxed in new La...

The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC ...

'I'm on £22,000 and want free bus travel for all students'

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

Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour in minimum wage rise

The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current c...

Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour as minimum wage increased

The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current c...

What's at stake for Reeves's Budget?

Editors Chris Mason and Faisal Islam discuss what's at stake in the 2025 Autumn ...

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...