Airlines cut 13,000 flights in May as jet fuel prices soar

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:10:46 GMT
Airlines have removed nearly two million seats from flights over the month, data from Cirium shows.

Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:43:47 GMT
No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.

Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran

Wed, 06 May 2026 03:05:16 GMT
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:15:14 GMT
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

'I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:10:16 GMT
OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:43:28 GMT
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:30:23 GMT
There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.

Lidl's new loyalty scheme less generous, shoppers say

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:30:30 GMT
Under the changed system customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point.

Nissan to close UK line and cut 900 European jobs

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:39:32 GMT
Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.

US to safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, xAI

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:16:24 GMT
New agreements between the companies and the Commerce department build on Biden-era pacts.

Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94

Tue, 05 May 2026 11:31:06 GMT
She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her "a pioneering force in American retail".

'Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different'

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:04:02 GMT
Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:08:21 GMT
Motoring group RAC has said prices at the pump could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:41 GMT
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026

Tue, 05 May 2026 01:55:39 GMT
The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels

Sun, 03 May 2026 23:07:44 GMT
Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:12:39 GMT
GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

US denies Iranian report warship was struck by missiles

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:18:19 GMT
It comes as the US said on Monday it will begin to help "guide" vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.

Samsung family pays off record $8bn inheritance tax bill

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:24:22 GMT
The bill is tied to the estate left by the firm's late chairman Lee Kun-hee, who died in October 2020.

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:13:54 GMT
Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:48:14 GMT
Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse

Sat, 02 May 2026 23:16:13 GMT
The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.

Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:52:06 GMT
How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

In five charts: How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price

Sun, 03 May 2026 12:06:34 GMT
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:16:44 GMT
The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:42:56 GMT
The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:03:19 GMT
All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:11:37 GMT
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:01:07 GMT
Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:03:10 GMT
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:16:41 GMT
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:50:01 GMT
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:04:39 GMT
Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:54:27 GMT
If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:09:41 GMT
A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

Border politics - how similar jobs in the same firm deliver different tax bills

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:25:57 GMT
Workers in southern Scotland can find themselves paying more tax than colleagues who live south of the border.

'I have to make my own dog food' - voters counting living costs on eve of election

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:13:18 GMT
India Lerigo makes her own dog food and batch cooks a month's worth of meals over a weekend to save money.

The baby bank helping struggling parents cope

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:12:27 GMT
Little Village says it is helping nearly one third more families in need than in previous years.

Cathedral to help run food share scheme in city

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:09:14 GMT
Hereford Cathedral says it will provide operational support to help the "incredible volunteers".

Lidl's new loyalty scheme less generous, shoppers say

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:30:30 GMT
Under the changed system customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point.

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:41 GMT
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:02:48 GMT
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

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

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:45 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

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:17:34 GMT
New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:24:54 GMT
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:06:19 GMT
Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:12:09 GMT
Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130bn in damages.