Business

Drivers urged to shop around amid 11p fuel gap
The RAC says motorists are missing out on savings because many are not using price comparison tools.

Why has the price of fish and chips gone up?
One Dorset fish and chip shop says VAT, the war in Ukraine and energy prices are pushing up costs.

Pressure builds on Europe’s biggest port to be greener
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers
The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.

Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist
Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed

Welfare cuts: What’s been happening with Pip and universal credit?
The government commissioned a review into Pip last year after it was forced to water down planned cuts to benefits.

How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?
As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?