Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:59:28 GMT
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.

Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:53:52 GMT
The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".

'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:52:24 GMT
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.

Carney's final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:02:31 GMT
Negotiators want a deal to avoid fresh US tariffs - though Canadians are not in the mood to offer many concessions.

Ferguson shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:44:47 GMT
The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process.

US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:33 GMT
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of Berkshire studios

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:03:39 GMT
The Berkshire film studio was previously home to iconic horror studio Hammer Films.

Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:11:30 GMT
The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:54:08 GMT
BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.

Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:46:08 GMT
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:46:25 GMT
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:14:47 GMT
New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:22:04 GMT
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:04:21 GMT
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

Sainsbury's branch halts AI use as shopper ejected

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:57:21 GMT
Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.

Viral vodka brand Au set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz owner

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:43:09 GMT
The distinctive gold Au bottles have become a staple of poolside parties in Ibiza and Dubai.

India built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:26:30 GMT
India's UPI may finally face merchant fees, raising questions over who pays and whether users will resist.

Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:58:31 GMT
Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:45:44 GMT
Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:32:05 GMT
Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:45:51 GMT
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:58:21 GMT
The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.

US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:39:46 GMT
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:43:47 GMT
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:10 GMT
Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:38:30 GMT
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:27:43 GMT
The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.

Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:20:19 GMT
There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.

Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:47 GMT
Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:03:52 GMT
Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:32:10 GMT
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:10:15 GMT
The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.

Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:04:40 GMT
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:03:48 GMT
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:45:22 GMT
Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:59:34 GMT
A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:21:08 GMT
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:10:00 GMT
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:21:47 GMT
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:11:30 GMT
The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

Homeowner feared energy grant scheme was a scam

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:16:35 GMT
Councils in Cambridgeshire have asked the government for more money after the success of the scheme.

'It was either feed my animals or feed myself'

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:04:23 GMT
Pet food banks says donations of food have dipped over the summer.

'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:27:55 GMT
Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:14:47 GMT
New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:51:24 GMT
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:05:19 GMT
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:10:11 GMT
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

How the High Street became a window on our political instability

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:04 GMT
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:44:47 GMT
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:27:55 GMT
Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.

Business Daily

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step

Why is Selena Gomez being sued?

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:59:53 GMT
BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

Business Daily

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Guinness owner Diageo launches a reset after profits fall and shares slide

The Global Story

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?