On The Beach pulls all summer holidays from sale

Wed, 12 May 2021 18:00:36 GMT
The online travel agent won't be selling summer holidays due to Covid uncertainty.

Colonial Pipeline: US petrol prices hit seven-year high

Wed, 12 May 2021 18:03:45 GMT
Prices rose as the Colonial Pipeline shutdown spurred some customers to panic-buy in the US.

Heathrow Airport could divert aircraft to ease crowding

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:37:42 GMT
Contingency plans are being made to divert passengers to other UK airports or EU hubs due to border queues.

UK economy picks up as lockdown restrictions ease

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:04:24 GMT
The UK economy shrank by 1.5% in the first three months of 2021, but picked up speed in March.

US inflation sees biggest jump since 2008

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:24:39 GMT
The report from the US Labor Department comes amid fears that rising prices could push up interest rates.

Renters seize on lower costs to live in UK cities

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:45:13 GMT
The cost of renting in some UK cities - particularly London - has fallen prompting a rise in demand.

Amazon has €250m 'back taxes' overturned in court

Wed, 12 May 2021 14:29:35 GMT
A court has overturned an EU order for Amazon to pay millions in taxes to Luxembourg.

US petrol supplies tighten after Colonial Pipeline hack

Wed, 12 May 2021 03:01:07 GMT
Some petrol stations run out of fuel in the US southeast as the Colonial Pipeline remains shut.

Pet and shopping scams surge during pandemic

Tue, 11 May 2021 23:16:50 GMT
The BBC highlights ways to avoid fraud following a 44% rise in online shopping fraud during Covid.

'I was due an £82-a-week state pension but got nothing'

Tue, 11 May 2021 23:17:36 GMT
A 73-year old will now receive £20,000 in pension arrears as a report suggests many thousands more miss out.

TSB branches offer safe space for domestic abuse victims

Tue, 11 May 2021 23:16:07 GMT
The bank is joining a scheme where branches offer rooms to domestic abuse victims as a safe space to seek help.

Myanmar coup: Firms quit office block with military ties

Wed, 12 May 2021 05:44:49 GMT
Sule Square sits on land owned by the country's military, according to a United Nations report.

Uber and Lyft set to offer free rides to US vaccine sites

Tue, 11 May 2021 19:59:53 GMT
The White House highlights the upcoming offer of free trips in the US by the ride-hailing firms.

Greensill: Watchdog to probe 'potentially criminal' collapse of firm

Tue, 11 May 2021 19:01:24 GMT
The financial watchdog has begun a probe into the Liberty Steel backer which collapsed in March.

Stock markets slide on fears of rising inflation

Tue, 11 May 2021 20:34:03 GMT
European and US markets fall amid worries that inflation is set to pick up.

Queen's Speech: Government accused of 'rowing back' on workers' rights

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:30:53 GMT
Employers' groups and trade unions voice concern at the lack of an Employment Bill in the Queen's Speech.

Pret a Manger heads to Tesco in battle for new customers

Tue, 11 May 2021 10:16:22 GMT
The sandwich chain will open cafes in some supermarkets in a bid to reach more people working from home.

Morrisons hails 'renaissance of the supermarket'

Tue, 11 May 2021 07:57:11 GMT
During the pandemic, Brits have enjoyed cooking at home more, the supermarket giant says.

Boeing's 737 Max aircraft under scrutiny again

Mon, 10 May 2021 23:04:48 GMT
The discovery of a potential electrical fault last month led to the renewed grounding of more than 100 planes.

Selfridges granted licence to host weddings

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:48:50 GMT
The store is one of several venues now allowed to host ceremonies as the wedding backlog reaches 320,000.

'I can't read or write, but I can cook'

Mon, 10 May 2021 23:05:18 GMT
Professionals tell the BBC what it is like to struggle with reading and writing while at work.

Car insurance: 170,000 claims linked to 'crash for cash' gangs

Mon, 10 May 2021 23:05:01 GMT
Villagers are advised to be vigilant about Bradford and Birmingham, where scam hotspots are located.

Meituan: China tech giant's shares slide over ancient poem

Tue, 11 May 2021 05:02:17 GMT
Shares in Meituan slumped after its boss reportedly shared, then deleted, a Tang dynasty poem.

Apple's UK users deserve app price compensation, claim says

Tue, 11 May 2021 00:03:20 GMT
Legal action in the UK seeks compensation from Apple for high prices from a lack of competition.

US fuel pipeline hackers 'didn't mean to create problems'

Mon, 10 May 2021 19:28:38 GMT
The US has relaxed rules on fuel transport after a ransomware cyber-attack took the pipeline offline.

HSBC to pilot Zoom-free Friday afternoons

Mon, 10 May 2021 15:20:23 GMT
The trial comes in an effort to tackle stress caused by working from home during the pandemic.

Digital bank Monzo offers paid leave after pregnancy loss

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:38:11 GMT
Monzo and Channel 4 offer workers paid leave after pregnancy loss, such as miscarriage or abortion.

'Fear of missing out' fuels record house prices in April

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:15:27 GMT
Average house prices have climbed almost £20,000 in the last year, hitting a record high in April.

Greggs profits set to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:39:42 GMT
The bakery chain reports a strong recovery in sales since the easing of UK lockdown restrictions.

No sofa, bed, table - people who have to live without furniture

Tue, 11 May 2021 23:00:32 GMT
In the UK more than two million people experience furniture poverty yet it’s rarely spoken about.

Mind-boggling magnets could unlock plentiful power

Mon, 10 May 2021 23:09:13 GMT
Powerful magnets are bringing abundant, pollution-free electricity a step closer.

President Biden's claims on the US economy fact-checked

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:58:34 GMT
The president is hailing his economic progress since he came to office. We look at some of his claims.

'I was injured but the rescue boat found me in seconds'

Mon, 10 May 2021 00:49:43 GMT
How technology has helped emergency responders save lives during the pandemic.

Taking an invention from idea to the marketplace

Thu, 06 May 2021 23:20:54 GMT
Lockdown spurred many people to invent new products, but how did they get to market?

'We are desperate to go travelling again'

Wed, 05 May 2021 23:17:49 GMT
"Digital nomads" aim to get back to mobile working after Covid, with many countries wooing them.

The company where colleagues decide your salary

Tue, 04 May 2021 23:03:26 GMT
A software firm in Argentina is trying a radical experiment in employee transparency and democracy.

Back to work: 'We're not going back to the office'

Wed, 05 May 2021 23:04:40 GMT
Tara Tomes of East Village PR firm in Birmingham explains why she's ditching the office.

Food giants respond to worries over packaging

Mon, 03 May 2021 23:03:47 GMT
The phasing out of single-use plastics gathers pace with big companies adopting alternatives.