Britain's payments watchdog is expected to be abolished as part of a purge of regulators being thrashed out in Whitehall.

Hackers have stolen $1.5bn (£1.19bn) worth of digital money in what could be the biggest-ever cryptocurrency theft.

Cliff Nicholls runs two trampoline parks and indoor play centres: one in Tamworth in the West Midlands, the other in Bolton, Greater Manchester. He's already feeling the pressure from the government's latest budget measures and has been forced to abandon further investment plans.

The owner of London's St Pancras station says it is hopeful of having international train services to more European countries, including Germany and Switzerland.

A challenger bank which has amassed a substantial customer base of Britain's wealthiest savers is in talks about raising £200m in private funding before pursuing a US flotation which would raise further questions about the attractiveness of the London market.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is coming under increased pressure to raise taxes or cut public spending as official figures show government borrowing was more expensive than expected, and tax revenue fell below expectations.

The Birkenstock sandal is recognisable for its big buckles, wide-straps, and cork-made sole. But the shoes do not qualify as works of art, Germany's highest civil court has ruled.

Every Thursday, our Money blog team interviews chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks and more. This week, we chat to Manoj Prasad, head of food development at Heartwood Collection.

Shops were given a surprisingly big boost in January as retail sales rose by 1.7% - much more than the 0.3% rise forecast by economists.

Parents who are entitled to hours of free childcare should not have to pay mandatory extra charges to secure their nursery place, the government has said.

Creative control of the long-running James Bond franchise has been handed to Amazon MGM Studios, in a joint venture with the current owners.

Nigel Farage has given up sole control of Reform UK, with the party's members now being "handed over ownership" following a vote last year, according to its chairman.

What happens when you put a boyhood fan in charge of their club?

KFC is leaving Kentucky.

Hundreds more high street jobs will be lost this week after Quiz Clothing, the troubled fashion retailer, called in administrators.

"They were a little bit arrogant to start with... I think they are learning on the job."

Most councils are set to increase council tax by the maximum amount of at least 4.99% from April.

South Korea has accused the Chinese AI company DeepSeek of sharing user data with TikTok's owner, according to the Yonhap news agency.

The industrial veterans who turned Melrose Industries into one of Britain's most prominent public companies are targeting a $2bn (£1.59bn) takeover of a US-based manufacturer of wire harnesses.

Inflation is rising faster than expected but the latest data is unlikely to shift the Bank of England's stance on interest rates.