Post Office lawyer 'smelt a rat' over BBC interview request

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:04:04 GMT
Rodric Williams, who still works for the company, was a Post Office lawyer as the Horizon scandal developed.

Sainsbury's worker sacked for not paying for 'bags for life'

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:53:26 GMT
The employee said he had pressed the "zero bags used" button accidentally when shopping.

Police bust cyber gang accused of worldwide fraud

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:46:55 GMT
Police took down the international scam on Tuesday and say there could be up to 70,000 UK victims.

Dubai airport chaos as Gulf hit by deadly storms

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:31:14 GMT
Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Wednesday at the major hub, which connects to every continent.

Boeing whistleblower says he was put through 'hell'

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:00:07 GMT
Lawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns.

'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:06:52 GMT
The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines.

UK inflation falls as some food prices drop

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:41:22 GMT
New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March.

Tesla pushes for $56bn pay deal for Elon Musk

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:48:55 GMT
The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.

Post Office scandal unbelievable says ex-chairman

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:28:03 GMT
Former Post Office chairman Allan Leighton apologises for his part in the "terrible" Horizon scandal.

Post Office boss cleared of misconduct claims

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:18:45 GMT
An investigation on behalf of the Post Office cleared Nick Read of misconduct allegations.

EU demands answers on money-for-views version of TikTok

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:20:56 GMT
The platform has been given 24 hours to provide information about the potential risks of TikTok Lite.

Are taxes going up or down?

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:47:09 GMT
The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right?

Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese metals

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:39:41 GMT
It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by the White House in an election year.

Swift's UK fans lose £1m in ticket scams, bank says

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:16:35 GMT
Lloyds says thousands have fallen victim to ticket scams, with fans losing an average of £332 each.

Adidas on front foot after exiting Kanye West deal

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:34:09 GMT
The Samba, Gazelle and Campus shoe maker expects to make €700m (£598m) operating profits in 2024.

United Airlines says Boeing blowout cost it $200m

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:36:23 GMT
The firm had to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet after a mid-air blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight.

Bye, robot: Atlas HD retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:09:11 GMT
Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years.

Holiday trade hit by 'horrendous weather'

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:03:31 GMT
Campsites and outdoor attractions say the wet and windy Easter break hit their bookings.

Potential new orders for struggling train firm

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:05:56 GMT
The train firm says it is in "intense" talks with the government and Transport for London.

Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:26:44 GMT
The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this year.

The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:22:21 GMT
Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy.

Workers take on car giant Volkswagen in fight for pay

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:01:59 GMT
VW workers in the south vote on whether to join a union - a test of how far worker activism has spread.

The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:11:05 GMT
Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp.

The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:13:38 GMT
The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses.

How AI is helping to prevent future power cuts

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:13:58 GMT
Artificial intelligence software is being used to predict electricity demand and supply.

Boom times for US green energy as federal cash flows in

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:03:36 GMT
The US government has directed unprecedented sums of money at green energy projects.

How an F1 simulator could save car firms 'millions'

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:01:29 GMT
Engineers in a village near Bristol make the fastest-reacting car simulator in the world

Ibiza locals living in cars as party island sees rents soar

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:39:13 GMT
"All the work you could want, but there isn't anywhere to live," say those struggling on the island.