Business

Romesh Ranganathan ‘gutted’ over bakery closure
Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.

Woman’s Hour
We discuss the key findings of Baroness Amos’ National Maternity Investigation.

India’s biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones
NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.

Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail
Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.

Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.

Fears energy bill rise mean people ‘surviving rather than living’
People in a Lancashire town say they “don’t know where the money will come from” if bills go up.

Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending – but had just £1 to pay back.

Got the tennis bug? How to play sport without paying
As the world’s best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?
A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more

Free summer holiday sport sessions offered in city
The scheme will visit green spaces around Sheffield, with free food and drink also offered.

Three unusual things about the King’s tax bill
King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 – here’s what we know about his unique tax situation.