Sylvanian Families' legal battle over TikTok drama

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:36:35 GMT
The toys' owner is suing a TikTok creator who makes videos of them in adult storylines.

Buy now, pay later affordability checks to come into force

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:32:13 GMT
Long-promised regulation of the sector will come into force next July, but lenders will have some flexibility.

Serious water pollution incidents up 60% in England, Environment Agency says

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:06:33 GMT
Last year had the highest number of pollution events by water companies ever recorded.

Sub-postmistress conviction referred to appeal court

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:29:04 GMT
A Kent woman's case is the first conviction linked to the Post Office Capture system to be referred.

Netflix uses AI effects for first time to cut costs

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:54:29 GMT
The streaming firm says AI allowed The Eternaut to complete a sequence faster and cheaper.

Spud-tacular: How India became a french fry superpower

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:08:22 GMT
India's position as a leading exporter of french fries has spurred innovation on potato farms.

US passes first major national crypto legislation

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:17:14 GMT
It marks a milestone for the once fringe industry, as it expands its power in Washington.

Defence firms 'confident' hundreds more jobs will come

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:21:51 GMT
The UK government is increasing spending on defence, but companies who supply military kit have yet to see any new contracts.

UK's most powerful supercomputer comes online

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:00:48 GMT
The Isambard-AI supercomputer is made fully operational as the government unveils fresh AI plans.

Former HSBC trader has fraud conviction overturned

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:33:28 GMT
Mark Johnson, 59, has fought to establish his innocence ever since he was convicted of fraud in 2017.

Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:05:28 GMT
Shareholders accused Meta leaders of damaging the company by allowing repeat violations of Facebook users' privacy.

UK jobs market weakens as unemployment rate rises

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:22:17 GMT
The official data shows wage growth has slowed while the number of vacancies continues to fall.

Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 500 UK jobs

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:42:06 GMT
The carmaker says the cuts are part of "normal business practice", but one expert blames US tariffs.

Summer holiday club costs: 'It's the amount you'd spend going away'

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:01:23 GMT
Some areas have seen prices rise by as much as 13%, research by children's charity Corum finds.

Busiest UK airports raise kiss-and-fly fees, says RAC

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:19:30 GMT
Britain's airports are charging up to £7 to briefly drop off passengers close to terminals.

'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola to change key US ingredient

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:05:05 GMT
Coca-Cola said they "appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm", without confirming they plan to make the tweak.

Trump discussed firing Fed boss but 'highly unlikely' he will

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:53:24 GMT
The US president admitted he broached sacking Jerome Powell, in what would be an unprecedented move.

Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:13:59 GMT
The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.

UK inflation at highest for almost a year and a half

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:54:31 GMT
Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.

Faisal Islam: Surprise inflation jump complicates interest rate decision

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:40:33 GMT
Higher inflation could give the Bank of England pause for thought over cutting interest rates.

Boss of Guinness-owner Diageo suddenly steps down

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:05:08 GMT
Diageo boss Debra Crew steps down after board decision for her to go.

Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:10:12 GMT
In her first interview since the attack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.

Trip drink ad banned over claim it makes you calm

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:37:20 GMT
The ad for the cucumber and mint drink made unauthorised health claims, the advertising watchdog found.

German defence tech firm to make drones in UK

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:29:35 GMT
Stark, which makes weapon systems for Nato, says its new facility in Swindon will support 100 jobs.

Barclays fined millions over financial crime risk lapses

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:14:00 GMT
The UK's financial watchdog says the bank had failed to properly check two of its clients.

Stop being negative about savers buying shares, Reeves says

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:16:38 GMT
Chancellor tells the financial industry to change the narrative around consumer investment to encourage growth.

Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:00:05 GMT
Heat pump makers are ready to raise output, but demand is still sluggish.

The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:04:09 GMT
The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.

'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:30:10 GMT
Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.

Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:02:48 GMT
Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.

Tariffs are shifting global supply chains

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:08:24 GMT
Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.

What have tariffs really done to the US economy?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:03:30 GMT
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.

Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:07:01 GMT
Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

The bridge changing lives and boosting business

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:03:29 GMT
The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:57:37 GMT
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:02:03 GMT
US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.

Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:43:54 GMT
The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

Buy now, pay later affordability checks to come into force

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:32:13 GMT
Long-promised regulation of the sector will come into force next July, but lenders will have some flexibility.

'People in debt shouldn't have to suffer alone'

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:50:27 GMT
Campaigners warn of a looming crisis if more isn't done to help those with growing unsecured debt.

Police officers take second jobs to pay the bills

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:02:18 GMT
Latest figures show that in May 126 Sussex Police officers were registered as having a second job.

How can working parents get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:06:51 GMT
Free childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.

Cost of summer holiday clubs rises to £1,076 a child

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:01:23 GMT
Some areas have seen prices rise by as much as 13%, research by children's charity Corum finds.

Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT
From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

'We bought our first home with another couple'

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:08:15 GMT
Two couples struggling to afford London prices bought a flat together. Add two babies and how is it going?

Witness History

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:56:00 GMT
On 6 July 2015, the Greek people decisively rejected the terms of a financial bailout

Crews battle overnight fire in Kilmarnock town centre

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:44:51 GMT
Crews battle overnight fire which spread across Kilmarnock shops

How the rising cost of shoes could hit Trump

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:06:24 GMT
In this Americast episode, Anthony Zurcher, BBC's North America correspondent, discusses how Trump may start to feel pressure from his own supporters if prices continue to rise at home.

Martin Lewis' trick for haggling with a call centre

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:03:33 GMT
Contract ending or ended? Try this if you're renewing your broadband/TV, mobile, car/home insurance or breakdown cover.