business
How much is the national debt and should you care?
BBC Verify’s Ben Chu has been in Leeds asking people if they know how big the national debt is. Source link
Gyms, pubs and parkour – businesses share hopes
Small business owners share their hopes ahead of the upcoming Budget. Source link
Money a constant worry, say U25s ahead of Budget
The BBC asks young people in Birmingham how often they think about money. Source link
What is in the iconic red box?
The BBC’s Lucy Woodham explains what the red box is and what’s actually inside it. Source link
It will be toughest winter yet, says food charity
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it provides food for roughly 28,500 people every week. Source link
US presses Europe on taxes on big tech companies
Europe should “reconsider” taxes on big tech firms if it wants lower US tariffs on steel exports, the US Commerce Secretary says. Source link
Metals recycling company files for liquidation
It is not clear how many jobs are at risk within the company which has sites across the UK. Source link
Charity offers surplus blankets to warm residents
Diamond Hampers is giving away blankets, duvets, and pillows to people who find it hard to heat their homes. Source link
Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru. Source link
Furlough and business loans on the agenda for Covid Inquiry
The inquiry will look at how support schemes were designed and what was done to minimise fraud and waste. Source link