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Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs
Royal Mail has once again missed its delivery targets for first and second class post, but said it is making progress towards the goals as its turnaround plan continues. The postal service delivered 85% of first class deliveries the next day between March and June, up from 76% in the same three months of 2025, but below regulator Ofcom's 90% target. Second class mail was delivered within three days 91% of the time, another improvement from the previous year, but short of Ofcom's 95% target.
Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs
12 hours ago It's a question as old as the industry itself: What does a consultant actually do? Traditionally, consultants have acted as an external support system, called in to crunch the numbers, trim head count, or identify growth opportunities. Now, AI is reshaping what clients want from consultants and how …
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
The government borrowed slightly more than expected in July, according to figures published as Chancellor John Healey draws up his first Budget. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said borrowing was £2.3bn more than official forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Borrowing, the gap between what the government spends and what it takes in tax receipts, was £1.8bn in July, two thirds higher than the same month last year.
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
Inflation 2 days ago Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months bbc.co.uk - Faarea Masud • 2d Higher energy bills drove UK inflation up to 2.9% in the year to July, the highest level in four months, according to new figures.
Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
The boss of Travelodge, Jo Boydell, has stepped down as the group addresses safety issues after a sexual assault at one of its hotels. A woman staying at a hotel in Maidenhead was sexually assaulted in December 2022 after a man lied to staff to get a key card to her room. Kyran Smith was jailed for more than seven years for the attack. Many people have since contacted the BBC over room security incidents at Travelodges and a review of security measures at the firm is under way.
UK inflation rises to 2.9%
Inflation in the UK rose to 2.9% in the 12 months to July, the latest figures show. The increase was driven by an increase in gas prices and a lift to the energy price cap, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Energy costs rose on 1 July after regulator Ofgem's 13% increase in the price cap on household gas and electricity bills, adding £221 a year to the typical household's bill. The uptick is the highest rate of inflation since March, when it was 3.3%.
UK inflation rises to 2.9%
Inflation in the UK rose to 2.9% in the 12 months to July, the latest figures show. The increase was driven by an increase in gas prices and a lift to the energy price cap, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Energy costs rose on 1 July after regulator Ofgem's 13% increase in the price cap on household gas and electricity bills, adding £221 a year to the typical household's bill.
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
Higher energy bills drove UK inflation up to 2.9% in the 12 months to July, the latest figures show. Energy costs rose on 1 July after regulator Ofgem increased the price cap on household gas and electricity bills by 13%, which added £221 a year to the typical household's bill. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the increase to the energy price cap was driven by "the largest rise in gas prices for almost four years".
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
No-frills airline EasyJet has agreed to be taken over in a £5.7bn deal by US firm Apollo after a rival bidder dropped out. The takeover was agreed after US investment firm Castlelake, which had made a series of offers for the carrier, said it was withdrawing from the bid battle. EasyJet is one of Europe's largest airlines. It employs more than 19,000 people, and flies around 1,200 routes across 35 European countries.
Os milionários que querem pagar mais impostos no Reino Unido
Quem são os brasileiros mais ricos segundo nova lista de bilionários da Forbes Milionários, incluindo o ex-jogador de futebol Gary Lineker, escreveram ao novo primeiro-ministro do Reino Unido, Andy Burnham, pedindo um aumento de impostos para os mais ricos. O pedido foi feito em uma carta aberta, assinada por 120 britânicos abastados: "Podemos pagar.
Los más de 100 millonarios en Reino Unido que le piden al nuevo primer ministro que les suba los impuestos Original
Fuente de la imagen, Getty Images / Shutterstock Pie de foto, Gary Lineker, Val McDermid y Gary Stevenson son algunos de los millonarios que piden pagar más impuestos.
Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20zgjzz0e4o Version 51 of 52. UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran. When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel prices surged as the fighting severely disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East. Prices then nosedived when US and Iran agreed to a framework deal to end the fighting in June but have started increasing as tensions resurface.
Os milionários que querem pagar mais impostos no Reino Unido
Em uma carta aberta ao novo premiê,120 britânicos abastados disseram que 'podem pagar' mais e que uma mudança seria benéfica para o país.
Os milionários que querem pagar mais impostos no Reino Unido
Crédito, Getty Images Legenda da foto, Gary Lineker, que jogou pela Inglaterra nas Copa de 1986 e 1990, tem fortuna estimada em US$ 30 milhões, que vem principalmente da carreira como apresentador e da participação em anúncios comercias Article Information Author, Faarea Masud Role, Repórter de Negócios Published Há 25 minutos Tempo de leitura: 3 min Milionários, incluindo o ex-jogador de futebol Gary Lineker, escreveram ao novo primeiro-ministro do Reino Unido, Andy Burnham, pedindo um...
Os milionários que querem pagar mais impostos no Reino Unido
Gary Lineker, que jogou pela Inglaterra nas Copa de 1986 e 1990, tem fortuna estimada em US$ 30 milhões, que vem principalmente da carreira como apresentador e da participação em anúncios comercias Milionários, incluindo o ex-jogador de futebol Gary Lineker, escreveram ao novo primeiro-ministro do Reino Unido, Andy Burnham, pedindo um aumento de impostos para os mais ricos. O pedido foi feito em uma carta aberta, assinada por 120 britânicos abastados: "Podemos pagar.
Os milionários que querem pagar mais impostos no Reino Unido
Milionários, incluindo o ex-jogador de futebol Gary Lineker, escreveram ao novo primeiro-ministro do Reino Unido, Andy Burnham, pedindo um aumento de impostos para os mais ricos. O pedido foi feito em uma carta aberta, assinada por 120 britânicos abastados: "Podemos pagar. Não estamos falando de impostos mais altos para aqueles que se levantam e vão trabalhar todos os dias para ganhar seu salário, mas sim para os mais ricos, cuja renda deriva da riqueza que possuem", escreveram.
UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more
Follow UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more Faarea Masud - Business reporter Thu, July 23, 2026 at 9:52 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Millionaires including former footballer Gary Lineker and music producer Brian Eno have written to new prime minister Andy Burnham asking to be taxed more. In an open letter, 120 well-off Britons told Burnham: "We can afford it.
Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts
Virgin Media was found to have hung up on phone calls from customers seeking to switch to a better deal Virgin Media has been fined £28m for repeatedly preventing customers from cancelling contracts, Ofcom said. The communications regulator said it uncovered tactics including agents deliberately hanging up calls, and customers being put on hold "for no reason".
Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts
Virgin Media has been fined £28m for repeatedly preventing customers from cancelling contracts, Ofcom said. It said millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period which prevented or delayed customer from switching to a better deal. The communications regulator said it found "deliberate call-dropping" tactics, as well as customers being put on hold "for no reason".
Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts
Virgin Media has been slapped with the media watchdog’s largest ever fine for direct harm to consumers after it was found to have mishandled millions …
ITV sells media and entertainment arm to Sky for £1.6bn
ITV is selling its media and entertainment divisions to Sky for £1.6bn in a deal that the companies say will create a strong rival to global streaming giants. The sale includes ITV's broadcast channels and its ITVX streaming service, and Sky chief executive Dana Strong called it "a defining moment for British media". It is one of the biggest takeovers in British media history, with American-owned Comcast - which owns Sky - having started takeover talks in November last year.
ITV sells media and entertainment arm to Sky for £1.6bn
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Diesel sees biggest monthly fall in 26 years. What's happening to fuel prices?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20zgjzz0e4o Version 33 of 34. Published2 March 2026 491 Comments UK motorists experienced the fastest monthly fall in diesel prices since 2000 in June with the cost plunging by 17p a litre, according to motoring group RAC. When the US-Israel war with Iran began on 28 February, fuel prices surged as the conflict severely disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
Cheaper theme park tickets and kids' meals as VAT cut comes into force
A stock image of a family enjoying a rollercoaster. Families are expected to get cheaper access to theme parks, zoos and museums as well as kids' meals as a temporary VAT cut comes in to force on Thursday for the school summer holidays. Ticket prices at various attractions are among the activities where VAT will be reduced from 20% to 5% in what the goverment said would help with the cost of living.
VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
Families are expected to get cheaper access to theme parks, zoos and museums as well as kids' meals as a temporary VAT cut comes in to force on Thursday for the school summer holidays. Ticket prices at various attractions are among the activities where VAT will be reduced from 20% to 5% in what the goverment said would help with the cost of living.
Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
Faarea Masud - Business reporter Tue 23 June 2026 at 10:33 am UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ticket reseller StubHub UK has been ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine for not showing people the total price upfront when buying tickets. Each customer is expected to receive £10 on average per transaction, following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
Ticket reseller StubHub UK has been ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine for not showing people the total price upfront when buying tickets. Each customer is expected to receive £10 on average per transaction, following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The regulator said StubHub UK would contact fans about their refund.
Ticket reseller StubHub ordered to refund customers over hidden fees
Faarea Masud - Business reporter Tue, 23 June 2026 at 6:46 am UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ticket reseller StubHub UK has been ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine for not showing people the total price upfront when buying tickets. Each customer is expected to receive £10 on average per transaction, following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Ticket reseller StubHub ordered to refund customers over hidden fees
Ticket reseller StubHub UK has been ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine for not showing people the total price upfront when buying tickets. Each customer is expected to receive £10 on average per transaction, following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). "Hitting customers with hidden fees is illegal.
Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
Ticket reseller StubHub UK has been ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine for not showing people the total price upfront when buying tickets. Each customer is expected to receive £10 on average per transaction, following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The regulator said StubHub UK would contact fans about their refund.
Ticket reseller StubHub ordered to refund customers over hidden fees
I’m genuinely surprised by the discounts. The first real fiscal shock of my adult life was understanding how much of my credit card payments were accrued interest. The second was how expensive it is to buy more than one beauty product at once—have you ever run out of moisturizer, mascara, and …
EasyJet rejects £4.7bn takeover offer from US investment firm
EasyJet has rejected a takeover offer worth £4.74bn from US investment firm Castlelake, describing the bid approach as "highly opportunistic". Castlelake said it had made three approaches to EasyJet this month, all of which had been rejected, but it had now made details of its latest offer public to allow shareholders to assess the proposal. The US fund, which already owns a stake of about 2.14% in EasyJet through the funds it manages, has until this Friday to make a firm offer or walk away.
Hogyan befolyásolhatja az amerikai–iráni megállapodás az olaj- és élelmiszerárakat?
Kép forrás, Reuters Cikk Szerző, Faarea Masud Szerző, Rachel Clun és Szerző, Jonathan Josephs Pozíció, üzleti riporter Publikálva 21 perce Az Egyesült Államok és Irán elnökei aláírtak egy előzetes békemegállapodást, amelynek célja a háború lezárása, és amely lehetővé teszi az azonnali hatálybalépést.
Cuándo volverán las economías mundiales a la normalidad tras el acuerdo entre EE.UU. e Irán
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¿Cuándo volverán las economías mundiales a la normalidad tras el acuerdo entre EE.UU. e Irán? Original
Fuente de la imagen, Getty Images Información del artículo Autor, Faarea Masud Autor, Rachel Clun Título del autor, Reporteros de negocios de la BBC y Autor, Jonathan Josephs Fecha de publicación 15 junio 2026, 16:43 GMT Actualizado 2 horas Tiempo de lectura: 7 min Más de tres meses después de que Estados Unidos e Israel iniciaran su guerra contra Irán, la Casa Blanca y el régimen iraní han acordado un marco para poner fin de manera más duradera a las hostilidades.
Cuándo volverán las economías mundiales a la normalidad tras el acuerdo entre EE.UU. e Irán
[Getty Images] Más de tres meses después de que Estados Unidos e Israel iniciaran su guerra contra Irán, la Casa Blanca y el régimen iraní han acordado un marco para poner fin de manera más duradera a las hostilidades. La crisis en Medio Oriente hizo que los precios globales del petróleo se dispararan, ya que el conflicto cerró de facto una de las principales rutas marítimas del mundo para el transporte de petróleo, gas natural licuado y otros bienes esenciales, limitando la oferta global.
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