Bus travellers respond to fare reduction
‘It’s going to help us’ – public respond to bus fare cut.
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I travel four hours on a bus per day – the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year
The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.
What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but there will be no change yet.
What’s happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
What is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.
Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change
Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.
Lower fuel prices help drive inflation down to 2.6%
Economists had expected inflation to fall slightly.
Inflation falls slightly to 2.6%
Economists had expected inflation to fall slightly.
Government to restore £2 cap on bus fares in England
The government says the policy will “help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need”
Removing tax from sanitary products ‘pointless’
Jersey’s government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.
The borough where families are slowly disappearing
Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.