Charlotte Edwards

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Quicker flights promised in flight path shake-upCharlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesPlans to fast-track the remodelling of the UK's flight paths could lead to quicker flights and fewer delays for passengers, the government says. Ministers are set to announce the creation of the UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) later which will re-design the routes planes must take over UK airspace - many of which were decided around 70 years ago.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Charlotte Edwards

Steak drives food inflation to highest level in a yearCharlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesFood inflation in the UK has increased for the fourth month in a row largely driven by the increasing costs of fresh produce and beef, according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The annual rate of food price rises hit 2.8% in May, after April saw a 2.6% rise.

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Charlotte Edwards

Business reporter, BBC NewsFans of viral Labubu dolls have reacted angrily online after its maker pulled the toys from all UK stores following reports of customers fighting over them. Pop Mart, which makes the monster bag charms, told the BBC it had paused selling them in all 16 of its shops until June to "prevent any potential safety issues". Labubu fan Victoria Calvert said she witnessed chaos in the Stratford store in London.

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Charlotte Edwards

Image source, Getty ImagesBusiness reporter, BBC NewsUK government borrowing was higher than expected in April, according to the latest official figures. Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax income - was £20.2bn, up £1bn from April last year. That was higher than the £17.9bn borrowing figure that analysts had predicted. The figure was the fourth-highest April borrowing figure since monthly records began in 1993, the Office for National Statistics said.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Charlotte Edwards

Inflation rate jumps to highest in more than a yearCharlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesA rise in the cost of household bills pushed UK inflation to its highest rate in more than a year. Inflation was 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March, according to official data. The largest upward contributors to the rise were from "housing and household services, transport, and recreation and culture," the Office for National Statistics said.