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VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

Published:Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising

Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.

Published:Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation

The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

Published:Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike

The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.

Published:Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'

Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.

Published:Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks

The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

Published:Monday, July 20, 2026

UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge

Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

Published:Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high

The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.

Published:Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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