UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:49:02 GMT
A slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.

Exclusive: Every McDonald's in Britain warned of legal action over failing to tackle staff sex abuse

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:01:10 GMT
The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.

Taxpayers will suffer if Thames Water collapses, warns regulator

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:09:23 GMT
Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.

Trump threatens EU wine and spirit tariff as trade war escalates

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:29:09 GMT
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.

'Huawei lobbyists' held in Belgium raids over EU corruption

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:40:21 GMT
The prosecutor's office said it raided 21 addresses in Belgium, according to local media.

Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:01:41 GMT
Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?

Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:13:27 GMT
A federal judge has ordered the rehiring of probationary workers terminated by the Trump administration.

Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:21:47 GMT
Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.

John Lewis profits jump but no staff bonus again

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:20:16 GMT
The retailer will not pay out a staff bonus for the third year in a row.

Tesco to trial giving away expiring food to shoppers

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:25:56 GMT
Giving away food will be trialled in some Express stores in an effort to cut waste.

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:03:15 GMT
The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.

US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:01:04 GMT
Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.

Man Utd co-owner's firm recalls SUVs over risk of doors flying open

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:22:22 GMT
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Automotive will replace the door latch mechanisms in more than 7,000 SUVs.

Starmer says 'all options on table' on US tariffs

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:01:51 GMT
Canada and the EU have announced retaliatory tariffs but UK will take a "pragmatic" approach, the prime minister said.

Disabled people must have a say in rail reforms, senior MP says

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:12:01 GMT
The transport committee chair urged the government "not to forget about disabled people" ahead of nationalisation.

Trump pledges to match EU and Canada's retaliatory tariffs

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:11:51 GMT
Trump repeated trade threats after the European Union and Canada retaliated to US steel and aluminium tariffs.

How will the latest Trump tariffs affect the UK?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:13:02 GMT
How much will the UK be hit by US tariffs and what happens next?

Starmer urged to protect disability benefit claimants

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:48:48 GMT
The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.

Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:14:19 GMT
It is amongst the highest-grossing mobile games in the world, with 30 million monthly players.

Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:51:28 GMT
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

EU braces for higher prices as US trade war ramps up

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:22:03 GMT
For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.

Secret hearing on Friday in Apple and UK government data row

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:48:38 GMT
The BBC understands the dispute over accessing encrypted data is set to be heard at the High Court.

Is the US really heading into a recession?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:17:06 GMT
Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.

Ireland 'ready to work' with US to bring peace, says Martin

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:09:40 GMT
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has presented US President Donald Trump with a bowl of shamrocks in the White House as part of St Patrick's Day celebrations.

Trump says anti-Tesla protesters will face 'hell'

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:10:37 GMT
The US president says protesters against Elon Musk's electric car firm should be labelled "domestic terrorists".

Faisal Islam: Trump is no longer swayed by the stock markets

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:33:51 GMT
The assumption that the US president would row back on policies if shares fell no longer holds true.

Met PC sacked for avoiding train fares

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:32:56 GMT
PC Luke Goddard admitted to knowingly dodging payment for train fares between Devon and Wiltshire.

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:04:03 GMT
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.

Why people are cutting back their online profile

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:08:15 GMT
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.

'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:44:28 GMT
The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.

Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:02:38 GMT
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.

How Britain's former top banker became Canada's next prime minister

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:05:47 GMT
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.

Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:03:31 GMT
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.

Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:51 GMT
From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.

Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:05:33 GMT
Donald Trump has scrapped federal diversity initiatives and many US firms have too - will UK companies follow suit?

Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:03:49 GMT
Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers.

Can AI help modernise Ireland's healthcare system?

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:06:40 GMT
Ireland is investing billions of euros to revamp its healthcare service - will AI help?

Countries compete to keep skilled young workers

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:03:56 GMT
EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?

What minerals does Ukraine have and what are they used for?

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:36:41 GMT
A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.

Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:11:34 GMT
The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water.

Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:40:04 GMT
Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure.

Georgia's richest man said to be moving funds to avoid US sanctions

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:08:09 GMT
The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country.

Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:27:15 GMT
India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.

Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:08:50 GMT
Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke.

Why don't Europeans buy more American cars?

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:54:48 GMT
Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack.

Erasing Escobar: Will Colombia ban the sale of memorabilia of the drug lord?

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:02:32 GMT
Politicians in the country want to prohibit the sale of such items, but they face opposition.

Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:33:37 GMT
With the economy a key factor in German elections this month, can the auto sector get back on the road to recovery?