Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-payment
Debt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax. Read More
US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US – but can the example be repeated? Read More
Why do the West’s farmers pay the price for war in Iran?
Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an “overnight shock” to west country farmers. Read More
Evan Davis: Heat pumps work for me – but they’re not yet a money saver
The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user? Read More
Energy bills rise ‘inescapable’ if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss
The boss of Centrica says it is “too early” to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit. Read More
‘Club vibes without the hangover’: The twenty-somethings going out – in the gym
Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts. Read More
Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps – what went wrong for NCP
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day’s parking fail to turn a profit? Read More
Energy bills forecast to rise by £332 a year in July
Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills. Read More
Germany has a shortage of workers – so it’s turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India. Read More
Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges
People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says. Read More