Free travel pilot scheme for young people approved
Sheffield approved a free bus and tram travel pilot for ages 5-18, running from February 2027 through September 2027 at an estimated cost of £7.6 million.
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices have surged globally, with UK cafes now routinely charging £4-5 per cup due to commodity inflation, climate disruptions, and trade tariffs affecting major producing nations.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation across Britain has exposed organized crime on High Streets, including illegal tobacco networks and money laundering through retail shops, with research suggesting High Street decline influences political voting patterns.
How a comic book store got swept into the tariff storm
A comic book store owner in Ohio faces financial strain from tariffs on imported action figures and the uncertainty of potential tariffs on Canadian comic imports amid ongoing trade tensions.
VAT cuts won’t lower prices, say Northern Ireland hospitality leaders
Northern Ireland hospitality leaders told MPs a VAT cut wouldn’t lower consumer prices, instead saying it would help restore competitiveness eroded by rising wages and operational costs.
Taxing the banks: what Europe’s windfall levies brought in as Burnham eyes his next move
UK officials are considering a windfall tax on banks and oil companies as part of the autumn budget, following similar revenue-raising efforts across Europe to address cost-of-living pressures.