The cost of living is always important but this month's data has a particular extra impact for millions of people.
Relief over inflation, but what now for the Budget?
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Prices rise slower than expected in the year to September while the chancellor hints at help in the Budget.
UK inflation rate lower than expected at 3.8%
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The Bank of England had forecast inflation to reach 4% in September.
Carer has to skip meals to ensure her daughter has enough food
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Alicia Mehaffey says the rising cost of food means there are time she does not eat so her daughter can.
JLR hack 'is costliest cyber attack in UK history'
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The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says.
Eurostar orders first double-decker trains
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They would be the first two-level high-speed trains to run through the Channel Tunnel.
Labubu maker sees sales soar after launch of mini version of toy
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The Chinese company saw strong sales in overseas markets, especially in the US.
UK gambling ads with Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea logo banned over influence on children
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UK's ad watchdog warns the betting companies not to include any character who has a strong appeal to viewers under the age of 18.
Fining firms for sewage spills will get 'quicker and easier', says government
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The plans would see automatic fines for some offences and the burden of proof lowered for others.
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI releases browser in attempt to rival Google
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ChatGPT Atlas was unveiled as the company seeks new ways to corral users to its online offerings
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
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Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
Our biggest competition is screens at home, says theme park boss
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Merlin Entertainments Fiona Eastwood sits down for the BBC's Big Boss Interview.
Walmart halts job offers for H-1B visa candidates
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Walmart is pausing hiring those who require H-1B visas in response to the Trump administration's new $100,000 fee.
Community group continues to fight food poverty
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Positive Community Action (PCA) also delivers food to families experiencing financial hardship.
Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk's board slims down as directors quit
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The departures followed a disagreement between the board and its majority shareholder over future governance.
Bank chief says US firm collapses ring 'alarm bells'
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The Bank of England governor says the collapse of two US firms could be a sign of wider problems in the financial sector.
Warner Bros Discovery explores sale citing buyer interest
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The announcement sets the stage for a potential bidding war over the US media conglomerate that owns HBO, CNN and other networks.
Government insists it is cutting red tape for business
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Peter Kyle told the BBC changes will be implemented in a way that is "pro worker and pro business".
Pizza Hut reveals locations where restaurants will close
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Administrators said the business had been hit by "challenging trading conditions and increased costs".
Postmasters call for retrial of convicted murderer
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They are backing calls for the case of a sub-postmaster convicted of killing his wife to be re-examined.
Highest government borrowing in September for five years
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Higher interest payments offset increased revenue from tax and national insurance, the UK statistics body says.
Minimum wage rise needed 'as prices getting high'
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The public share its views on a 9.9% Isle of Man minimum wage rise set to be voted on by Tynwald.
Cooking classes to follow free air fryer giveaway
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Thousands of air fryers have been handed out to pensioners and families in North Lincolnshire.
Amazon outage 'resolved' as Snapchat and banks among sites impacted
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Platform outage checker Downdetector said the issues have impacted more than 1,000 different businesses.
What's the best way to detect and destroy drones?
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Tech firms are developing more affordable ways to detect and destroy drones.
I finished building my house just before new tariffs hit
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Tariffs on furniture and lumber could intensify the US housing market's woes and push up prices.
Spike in Disney+ cancellations after Kimmel suspension
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New data shows subscriptions dropped considerably after the late-night host’s temporary removal.
Penguin and Club bars can no longer be called chocolate
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The rising cost of cocoa has led to the manufacturers changing their recipe.
Pizza Hut to close 68 UK restaurants
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The move will lead to more than 1,200 redundancies, but 64 other restaurants will be saved.
Charity starts 'new chapter' with larger premises
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The Droitwich Community Pantry and Fridge aims to tackle food waste and assist families in need.
China's economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up
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Beijing has avoided any sharp downturn but faces economic challenges including US tariffs.
Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing target
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Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target "all the sweeter".
Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy
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Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.
The two words you need to help you push back at work
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Ambition and work ethic help us succeed, but how can we stop drive damaging our health?
Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office
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Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.
China will soon have a new Five Year Plan. Here's how they have changed the world so far
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Beijing's leaders are deciding on a blueprint that sets China's economic goals for the next decade.
Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week with global finance elite
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After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook.
Ed Miliband hints at cut to VAT on energy bills
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The energy secretary says the government needs to address the "cost-of-living crisis" facing the country.
Government vows to create 400,000 jobs in energy sector
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Ed Miliband says the UK's clean energy sector needs developing in order to "get bills down for good".
Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax
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The company's co-founder says it would be forced to close all its sites, putting 7,500 jobs at risk, if gambling taxes go up.
Families being priced out of London, Assembly told
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There has been a drop in birth rates and the number of children living in London, experts say.
Lamborghini swerves away from all-electric future
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Customers still want "the sound and the emotion" of internal combustion engines, the company's boss Stephan Winkelmann said.
How nervous are investors about the stock market?
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As shares remain high, investors have been jumping at signs of trouble.
Squeaky shoes lead to lawsuit for being 'embarassing'
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Athletic shoe company On is facing a lawsuit from customers who claim that its sneakers produce annoying squeaks.
Landmark global shipping deal in tatters after US pressure
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President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".
How to make money from your bank in time for Christmas
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Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.
Global stock markets hit by nerves over US banks
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Problems at two US regional banks have made investors nervous and triggered a sell-off in shares.
'You are willing to lose the money, but not the person' says romance scam victim
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Varun Yadav lost his entire life savings after he was a victim of romance fraud on a dating app.
China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending
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Typically a shopping event that begins on 11 November - Singles Day has kicked off earlier this year.
China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths
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China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets.
