- Business
Free holiday swimming for thousands of children
- Jan 21, 2026
Wiltshire's scheme is open to all primary and secondary school pupils who receive free school meals.
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- Business
Ryanair boss thanks Elon Musk for 'boost' in ticket sales after online row
- Jan 21, 2026
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days, but the airline executive says it's helping lift sales
- Business
UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed
- Jan 21, 2026
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.
- Business
Why are UK prices still rising?
- Jan 21, 2026
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
- Business
Are UK interest rates expected to fall again?
- Jan 21, 2026
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
- Business
1 year into Trump's new term, an agency that protects your finances is 'hanging by a thread'
- Stephan Bisaha
- Jan 21, 2026
The Trump administration has ordered work stoppages and layoffs and has tried cutting off funding to effectively dismantle the Consumer Financial Prot...
- Business
Trump administration claims offshore wind poses a threat. But it won't say how.
- Michael Copley
- Jan 21, 2026
The Interior Department said pausing construction of offshore wind farms would allow the government agencies to work with project developers to mitiga...
- Business
It's showdown time for the Fed's independence at the Supreme Court
- Nina Totenberg
- Jan 21, 2026
At issue are President Trump's efforts to break with 112 years of law and precedent by firing Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's governing b...
- Business
Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
- Jan 21, 2026
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
- Business
UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills
- Jan 21, 2026
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
- Business
Council offers funerals at 'affordable price'
- Jan 21, 2026
The council says it has launched a new website to promote its own lower-cost funeral options.
- Business
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
- Jan 21, 2026
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.