Entries by BBC News

World’s thirst for matcha dries up global supplies

Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

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Thousands of retained firefighters owed pensions, union says

More than 10,000 former firefighters could be missing out thousands of pounds pension payments, their union says.

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Thousands of retained firefighters owed pensions, union says

More than 10,000 former firefighters could be missing out thousands of pounds pension payments, their union says.

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Government considering having borrowing assessed once a year

The move comes after the IMF suggested the change would reduce pressure for "overly-frequent changes to policy".

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Why is River Island in trouble?

The future of the chain is in the balance ahead of a crucial court ruling on its restructuring plans.

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River Island plans to close 33 shops – why is it in trouble?

The future of the chain is in the balance ahead of a crucial court ruling on its restructuring plans.

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Government considering having borrowing assessed once a year

The move comes after the IMF suggested the change would reduce pressure for "overly-frequent changes to policy".

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US FCC clears $8bn Skydance-Paramount merger

The Federal Communications Commission has approved the deal between Skydance and Paramount, parent of the CBS network.

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Trump bickers with Powell over Fed renovation costs

Tensions between the president and the Fed Chair were on full display during Trump's visit.

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Hot weather boosted retail sales in June

Supermarkets sold more drinks and fuel sales were up as people "ventured out", the UK statistics body says.

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