White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:52:35 GMT
A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.

British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:31:15 GMT
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:19:20 GMT
It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.

Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:03:05 GMT
Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:40:58 GMT
The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.

UK economy returns to growth in May

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:43:28 GMT
The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.

TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:08:33 GMT
It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.

Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:23:00 GMT
The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.

Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful'

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:25:35 GMT
The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity.

Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:21:25 GMT
The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.

SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:11:57 GMT
Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.

Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:46:26 GMT
The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.

Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:13:06 GMT
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.

Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:09:08 GMT
Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.

Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:14:39 GMT
Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company.

Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:13:40 GMT
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

EasyJet passengers stuck on tarmac for hours when plane couldn't refuel

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:31:23 GMT
One passenger said she only got home at 06:00 after being stuck on the runway in the middle of the night.

Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:00:41 GMT
The cost of heating oil spiked following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.

British Steel nationalisation takes step closer

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:12:10 GMT
The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership.

How will Buy Now Pay Later changes affect you?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:43:15 GMT
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.

Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:24:29 GMT
The government says it will improve teenagers' lives but campaigners call it a "missed opportunity".

I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:15 GMT
The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.

China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:21:48 GMT
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.

From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:17:43 GMT
The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?

Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:09:04 GMT
The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?

Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:05:11 GMT
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Gas prices drive down US inflation - but will it last?

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:34:55 GMT
While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.

Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:04:58 GMT
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:29:06 GMT
It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:11:35 GMT
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:48:55 GMT
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:02:09 GMT
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:23:12 GMT
Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:10:28 GMT
A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:01:11 GMT
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:27:11 GMT
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:11:07 GMT
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:02:05 GMT
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:11:13 GMT
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

Calls for government taskforce to tackle poverty

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:25:56 GMT
Charities, schools and businesses warn too many families are struggling with the cost of living.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:49:33 GMT
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

How will Buy Now Pay Later changes affect you?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:43:15 GMT
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.

I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:15 GMT
The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.

Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:00:41 GMT
The cost of heating oil spiked following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.

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

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?

Money Box

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT
New regulations start for shoppers using Buy Now, Pay Later.

Woman's Hour

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:12:00 GMT
We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.

Should you be switching bank accounts?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:38:50 GMT
Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.

How to find lost bank accounts

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:13:37 GMT
How to find lost bank accounts