Europe’s largest low-cost airline is being investigated by the UK’s competition watchdog over its policy of charging parents to sit with their children. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into the £8-per-flight charge, examining whether it is an unfair contract term under consumer law. Money blog: …

A second-hand shop selling cheap baby clothes sees rising demand as families cut costs. BBC News

Peter Kyle’s comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies. BBC News

While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple’s sweet shops are expanding. BBC News

The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it. BBC News

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days. BBC News

UK-based gambling reform campaigner Matt Zarb-Cousin punters betting on the World Cup will be “cross-promoted more addictive casino content”. And he pointed to a National Centre for Social Research report showing that, in the UK, 79% of gambling company winnings came from the top 10% of spenders, those who wagered …

Mike Ashley’s retail empire has launched a takeover offer for fashion brand Hugo Boss. Frasers Group, which includes Sports Direct and Game within its network of brands, was already the German fashion firm’s largest shareholder ahead of the bid. Frasers said its offer amounted to €38 per share for the …

During an Oval Office signing event on 10 June, President Donald Trump said, “I love the inflation” in response to a reporter’s question about news that it had surged to a three-year high of 4.2%. The president also revealed that the US has been “taking out millions of barrels of …

On the charity’s website, she explained: “Having grown up in the deprived area of Harlescott, I personally experienced financial hardship and witnessed the challenges local families faced. I knew, without a doubt, that our community would benefit immensely from such a service.” BBC News

The start of the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran on 28 February seem a long time ago now but the impact on people’s pockets is only now starting to fully filter through. While the world is paying a price for the disruption the continuing conflict has caused to energy supplies, …

Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US Israel war in Iran. BBC News

Available for over a year “I do want to make money, but I want to make money in the right way, ethically. But more importantly, I want use this money to be able to give back.” Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur and businessman Mohammed Dewji about becoming one of Africa’s …

Dan Finley has overseen the successful turnaround of Debenhams department store. He shares the best advice he’s received and some of the keys to his success. BBC News

It’s dubbed the “most-hated” tax in the UK, but many of us will need to think about inheritance at some point in our lives. And from next year, the way it applies to pensions is changing. Here’s what we know so far about the new rules coming in from April …

With a world of holiday choices at our fingertips, it can be hard to make sure you’re getting the most for your money, and many of us end up spending more than we need to for the sake of an easy life. So to make sure you’re not one of …

UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more. BBC News

Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day. BBC News

The mask is not “clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks”, the advertising watchdog finds. BBC News

The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says. BBC News