Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared. Source: BBC News
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Carney’s final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms
Negotiators want a deal to avoid fresh US tariffs – though Canadians are not in the mood to offer many…
From jumpers to slug pellets – how British wool is back in demand
An increased demand in wool has meant prices have increased more than 70% in the last year. Source: BBC News
Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
The pub chain says the decision followed complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations". Source: BBC News
Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says. Source: BBC…
‘I’m in Barbados’: The dos and don’ts of writing an out-of-office reply
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.…
US-Canada trade talks ‘intense’ as new tariff deadline looms
Mark Carney will need to sell Canadians on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a…
To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.…
Viral vodka brand Au set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz owner
The distinctive gold Au bottles have become a staple of poolside parties in Ibiza and Dubai. Source: BBC News
‘I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance’
Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce…