Rail upgrade 'will actually happen' after delays, Reeves says

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:42:05 GMT
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:30:30 GMT
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.

Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the luxury retailer?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:17:50 GMT
Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:03:36 GMT
The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.

US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:11:37 GMT
Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:07:50 GMT
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:51:45 GMT
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:17:19 GMT
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:06:33 GMT
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:30:40 GMT
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:30:12 GMT
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:35:04 GMT
A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.

Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:48:27 GMT
The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.

Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:59:57 GMT
The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".

X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:34:43 GMT
It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:55:05 GMT
The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.

UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:29:35 GMT
Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.

Faisal Islam: Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:54:25 GMT
Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.

Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:27:16 GMT
Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.

Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:30:12 GMT
The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.

Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:14:38 GMT
The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.

US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:44:10 GMT
Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.

Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:11:02 GMT
The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.

Vets under corporate pressure to increase revenue, BBC told

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:03:22 GMT
Questions have been raised about whether the pet-care market is giving customers value for money.

Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:38:32 GMT
Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:21:11 GMT
As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?

Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the luxury retailer?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:17:50 GMT
Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.

Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:51 GMT
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:02:08 GMT
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:58:29 GMT
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

Excel: The software that's hard to quit

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:07:59 GMT
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:40 GMT
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

How the new road safety measures could affect you

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:37:07 GMT
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:13 GMT
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:04:25 GMT
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:04:45 GMT
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:05:38 GMT
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:07:27 GMT
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:37 GMT
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:18:10 GMT
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:06:44 GMT
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:12:49 GMT
Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.

'I volunteer at the baby bank that helped me'

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:07:42 GMT
The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.

Library runs coffee mornings to tackle isolation

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:53:38 GMT
The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.

UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:29:35 GMT
Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.

The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:21:11 GMT
As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:47 GMT
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:03 GMT
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:58:17 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:03:39 GMT
Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

The Inquiry

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMT
Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?

The Inquiry

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMT
How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?

What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:22:13 GMT
The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.