High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say. …
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UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit. …
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending grows
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta’s largest layoff since 2023. …
China weathered Trump’s tariffs – but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China’s export-driven economy. …
Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money. …
Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay
The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance. …
Billionaire backer sues Trump family’s crypto firm over alleged extortion
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family’s World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens. …
Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country? …
I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy
Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover. …
Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work. …
