Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:36:49 GMT
Government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after report drivers are sub-letting accounts.

Government supporting refinery as 420 jobs at risk

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:50:19 GMT
The government says workers at the Lindsey plant in Lincolnshire have been "badly let down".

Lifetime ISAs leave some with less money than they put in

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:23:20 GMT
MPs call for reform to the savings account which aims to help people save towards retirement or a first home.

What's the story behind Aldi Oasis rebrand?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:08:28 GMT
Aldi rebrands Greater Manchester store 'Aldeh' for Oasis' five homecoming gigs in Heaton Park.

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.

Welfare concessions to be set out before key vote

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:33:40 GMT
Ministers hope to reassure wavering MPs after a rebellion over benefits cuts led to a major climbdown.

Tech firms face demands to stop illegal content going viral

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:21:31 GMT
UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on more safety measures for online platforms, such as preventing screen-records of children's livestreams.

Prada acknowledges footwear design's Indian roots after backlash

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:24:48 GMT
Prada described the Kolhapuri sandals as "leather footwear" but did not mention its origins, prompting backlash.

Canada drops tech tax to restart US trade talks

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:14:04 GMT
A new tax on technology firms is being halted after Trump threatened new tariffs on Canadian goods.

UK-US tariff deal begins but still no news on steel

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:33:31 GMT
The deal will give the UK motor industry preferential treatment and cut aerospace tariffs to zero.

London to Brighton line faces delays in heatwave

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:13:18 GMT
Network Rail is introducing speed restrictions and a revised timetable for Monday and Tuesday.

MP asks Lotus to give clarity to 1,300 workers

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:26:01 GMT
Ben Goldsborough says he met with Geely on Monday and emphasised the need for "openness".

Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:52:21 GMT
Trump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group.

Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:42:04 GMT
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.

Uber's dynamic pricing means higher fares and lower earnings for drivers, study finds

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:27:37 GMT
A University of Oxford study says Uber's dynamic pricing algorithm has seen drivers income decrease.

Plans to help benefits recipients into work 'a mess', say DWP officials

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:03:37 GMT
Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.

'We have all the cards' - Trump says he is ending Canada trade talks

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:19:38 GMT
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.

Lotus has 'no plans' to close any car factory

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:23:50 GMT
The firm's Chinese owner tells the government it is committed to the UK but said it is exploring options.

The benefits U-turn raises questions about the credibility of Labour's long-term plan

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:33:47 GMT
The Government is boxed in from this week's events - and lacks the Houdini skills to escape, says the BBC's Faisal Islam

Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost?

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:43:15 GMT
The changes could cost up to £3bn which will have to come from higher taxes or cuts elsewhere, given the chancellor's self-imposed borrowing rules.

Starmer U-turns on benefits cuts after Labour backlash

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:17:40 GMT
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it.

Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:10:12 GMT
In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein.

Nissan Sunderland looking to cut 250 jobs

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:13:18 GMT
A spokesperson said the Sunderland plant remained 'at the forefront of our electrification strategy'.

Post Office criminal trials unlikely before 2028, says police chief

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:03:20 GMT
The police will not hand files to prosecutors until after the final report from the public inquiry into the scandal is published.

UK car production plunges to 76-year low for May

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:45:17 GMT
Exports to the US halved as President Donald Trump's tariffs caused some UK car makers to halt shipments.

Nike pledges to cut reliance on Chinese factories

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:50:20 GMT
Company executives say the sportwear giant will cut its reliance on producing goods in China to ease the impact of US trade policies.

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.

Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:08:19 GMT
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.

Russia's economy is down but not out

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:07:33 GMT
The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.

Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:02:58 GMT
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?

Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.

Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:07:49 GMT
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:53:06 GMT
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

Indian scientists search for the perfect apple

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:05:53 GMT
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.

A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:12:36 GMT
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.

US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:07:17 GMT
Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:01:54 GMT
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.

Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:05:19 GMT
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:01:27 GMT
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.

The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:04:45 GMT
Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.

Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters

Wed, 28 May 2025 23:06:39 GMT
Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.

'We make more money from weddings now than farming'

Tue, 27 May 2025 23:29:27 GMT
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation

Mon, 26 May 2025 23:03:01 GMT
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.

Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow

Sun, 25 May 2025 23:11:04 GMT
Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.

'How can people afford to have kids?'

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:21:34 GMT
In a city where the birth rate has fallen by a third in a decade, many blame financial pressures.

Has video gaming become too expensive?

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:33:06 GMT
With new games reaching record prices, some gamers fear their hobby is becoming unaffordable.

'New video games cost me a whole day's wages'

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:06:32 GMT
With new games reaching record prices, some gamers fear their favourite hobby is becoming unaffordable.

Plans to help benefits recipients into work 'a mess', say DWP officials

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:03:37 GMT
Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.

Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes?

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:33:52 GMT
The planned changes to the benefits system will affect future claimants, not current claimants.

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?

Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:59:04 GMT
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

'Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was a £5bn cut'

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:00:45 GMT
Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about the government's welfare reform bill, after the government confirmed it will make major concessions.

Sliced Bread

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Why did the DIY chain Homebase have to close all of its stores?