The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
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Rising vet costs leave charity with £400k bill
The group, based in Solihull and Wolverhampton, says its vet bills are costing them more.
Are families being priced out of restaurants?
The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy – rising costs and customers with less money.
Costs from Trump’s tariffs paid mainly by US firms and consumers, NY Fed says
Last year, collective import tariff rates on various goods coming into the US more than tripled.
AI coding platform’s flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked
Vibe-coding tools – which let people without coding skills create apps using AI – are exploding in popularity.
Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say
The Advantage Travel Partnerships says rain plus the political environment is creating a “powerful psychological need for escape”.
The US economy is growing – so where are all the jobs?
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
Reeves says ‘more to do’ after sluggish GDP growth
The chancellor’s comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.