Shanaz Musafer

1 month ago | bbc.com | Shanaz Musafer

US Treasury confirms the end of the pennyShanaz MusaferGetty ImagesThe US Mint says there will be an immediate annual saving of $56m (£42m) when they cease productionOne cent coins will stop being produced in the US next year, the Treasury Department has confirmed. It marks the phasing out of the coins, commonly known as pennies, which have been in circulation for more than two centuries.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Shanaz Musafer |Liv McMahon |Ijeoma Ndukwe Lagos

Online orders paused, some customer data stolen - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Shanaz Musafer |Liv McMahon |Ije Ndukwe

Image source, Getty ImagesShanaz Musafer, Liv McMahon & Ije NdukweThe country may be enjoying the sunny weather, but the storm clouds that have been gathering over Marks & Spencer currently show no sign of abating. We are now well into the second week of a cyber attack that has hit one of the UK's oldest and biggest retailers, causing problems in store and shutting down its online operations. Here's what we know about the attack and the impact it's having.

Mar 27, 2025 | bbc.com | Shanaz Musafer

The five steps that could lead to UK tax rises in OctoberShanaz MusaferBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves has set out her plans for the UK economy in her Spring Statement and is on track to meet her self-imposed rules on the public finances, which she has said are "non-negotiable". On the face of it, that sounds like a good thing. So why are people saying that she may struggle to meet them and the only way she may do so is by raising taxes? It's a complicated picture.

Nov 10, 2024 | bbc.com | Shanaz Musafer

The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.