The number of workers in higher income tax bands has risen by almost two million in three years, says HMRC.
Strike action would disrupt broadband rollout and cause issues with working from home, a union says.
The bank tells customers who object to pronouns on name badges they are welcome to close their accounts.
More than 500 sub-postmasters are to get an interim payment from the government worth around £40,000 each.
More help is needed for companies struggling with rising costs, the boss of a business lobby group says.
Travellers complain of disruption after the airport asked airlines to cancel 30 flights on Thursday.
There is a "huge increase" of abuse by drivers angry at the price at the pump, forecourt operators say.
The beans, sauce and soup-maker is pausing supply to the UK's largest supermarket in a price rise row.
The discount chain says it is seeing a rise in customer numbers as people seek savings.
Camelot says there are signs consumers have "tightened their belts" as living costs rise.
Some households could get discounts for using less energy at peak times under National Grid's scheme.
Retail sales fell 0.5% in May as households cut spending in supermarkets due to the rising cost of living.
Food, energy and fuel price rises help drive inflation up in May at its fastest pace since 1982.
There's criticism of the move as ministers warn workers not to expect pay rises to match increasing costs.
Rising food prices are sparking a "massive change in behaviour", the supermarket's chairman tells the BBC.
Billpayers are hit with £94 extra a year after 28 companies collapsed due to energy price hikes.
Unite has rejected the offer of a lump sum and pay rise for thousands of Rolls-Royce staff.
As grocery prices rise at their highest pace in 13 years, experts warn there are more hikes to come.
Treasury minister Simon Clarke warns bosses to be "very careful" in setting wage increases.
People in Birmingham and Kent tell the BBC how they are cutting back to cope with the cost of living crisis.
The ice cream maker is unhappy with Unilever's deal to continue sales in the occupied West Bank.
Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by almost 14% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced.
There's a warning to "safeguard personal finances against fraud" amidst the cost of living crisis.
The online retail giant says it has to comply with the laws of the countries in which it operates.
Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators
Soaring costs are forcing farmers to cut back on food and milk production.
The cancellations are because more passengers are expected at the airport than it can cope with.
Proposed strike dates will be announced in the coming days, the Unite trade union says.
The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says many work practices are 'antiquated'.
The airport is told to cut its charges for airlines each year until 2026 by the UK's aviation regulator.
The owner of the UK pharmacy chain says no buyer was able to make an adequate offer.
The country says it is saving its limited fuel supplies for vehicles used for essential services.
More than 115,000 staff will receive their ballot papers and are expected to back strike action.
More than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 a month for two years.
The Financial Ombudsman says it is dealing with more complaints about the response to reports of scams.
The bank is fined by a Swiss court for involvement in money-laundering linked to a Bulgarian drugs ring.
The global fertiliser shortage is driving up prices and raising fears of food scarcity.
The country fails to make $100m interest payment due to sanctions and is reported to be in default.
Shareholders are calling for the supermarket to make a broader commitment to paying higher wages.
Officials have asked people in Tokyo and its surrounding area to turn off lights amid a heatwave.
The revamped plan will see fresh funds being injected into development projects in Asia and Africa.
Disney, JP Morgan and Meta are among the companies to confirm such policies after the Roe v Wade ruling.
How an aircraft engineer overcame his fear of revealing his sexuality and set up a Pride network.
Twenty five years on from the handover from the UK, many business owners and leaders remain optimistic.
A lack of skilled cargo handlers is now hampering the booming air freight business too.
Two Australia farmers are aiming rival Mexican tequila and mezcal with a similar delicious spirit.
Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages.
As the US grapples with a formula crisis, parents are turning to the black market for supplies.
Changing tastes mean mushroom entrepreneurs are only just getting started.
As a Google engineer says his firm's top chatbot has feelings, just how lifelike is the technology?
Liz Jackson MBE started her career as an entrepreneur, creating her own marketing company, aged 25.
As neighbour Germany takes a step closer to gas rationing a Polish seaside resort prepares to help.
Women's livelihoods in The Gambia are under threat from rising temperatures and sea levels.
Airless tyres that do not puncture are getting close to market but some remain sceptical about them.
Within 10 years people may be able to have a intelligent online version of themselves.
The UK economy cannot afford to have more of its 10.5m army of carers quit the workforce for good.
Bogus apps are being used by hackers to access mobile phone data to threaten and blackmail victims.
A Canadian tech firm is allowing people to take a cut of online advertising revenue.
India's move to ban wheat exports rattled global markets, but the government says it won't have much impact.
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