Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:03:19 GMT
Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.

UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:33:42 GMT
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.

Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:05 GMT
The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".

Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:56:53 GMT
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.

Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:53:13 GMT
The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.

Union attacks NatWest plans to get workers back to the office

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:50:19 GMT
The bank says workers will be required to attend the office at least two days a week from February.

Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:06:34 GMT
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:42:32 GMT
A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.

Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:26:48 GMT
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.

Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:55:02 GMT
The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.

'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:28:36 GMT
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.

What is the Budget and what could be in it?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:31:36 GMT
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:45 GMT
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.

Vinted blocks French looters listing stolen goods for sale

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:46:35 GMT
The platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to looting".

US bans China's DeepSeek from government in race for AI dominance

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:21:54 GMT
The Chinese technology is removed from most US government agencies as race for AI dominance steps up.

Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting bug had Saudi support, claims prosecutors

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:12:30 GMT
Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.

Bikes 'not for jousting,' says Lime after duel video

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:44:53 GMT
Footage emerged on social media of hundreds of people gathered in east London to watch a bike joust.

Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:54:03 GMT
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.

Musk and Anthropic pledge public share giveaways

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:38:25 GMT
Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.

Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:36:43 GMT
The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.

China's growth accelerates as AI boom helps boost exports

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:08:02 GMT
Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:24:59 GMT
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:49:58 GMT
Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.

EU tariffs aimed at China hitting Ukraine, steel boss says

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:28:45 GMT
The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.

Microsoft pulls out of UK's largest AI data centre

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:46:42 GMT
Tech firm Nscale says it is still committed to building the site in Essex.

There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control?

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:11:09 GMT
The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.

Third runway at Heathrow Airport would drive growth, Healey says

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:57:16 GMT
It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.

Living with a stink? Technology might help

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:18:21 GMT
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:01:28 GMT
With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.

How long will humans be needed for translation?

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:05:29 GMT
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.

Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:09:56 GMT
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:10:13 GMT
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:09:32 GMT
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

The AI telling farmers when to harvest

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:02:21 GMT
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:06:50 GMT
Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.

X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:03:53 GMT
Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?

How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:12:22 GMT
Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.

Spain battles climate change on several fronts

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:11:48 GMT
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

The virtual worlds where robots are trained

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:47 GMT
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:18:47 GMT
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

£30 rise in payments for crisis-hit households

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:19:22 GMT
More money is made available through a resilience fund for hard-pressed households in Sheffield.

'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:28:36 GMT
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.

Food aid charity under pressure from fuel costs

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:15:16 GMT
FareShare South West says fuel costs are putting immense pressure on work helping thousands in need.

Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:54:03 GMT
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.

Charities 'busier than ever' with furniture poverty

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:10:28 GMT
Charities in Hampshire tell the BBC that furniture poverty is becoming an increasing problem.

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:05:53 GMT
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:31:56 GMT
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:20:00 GMT
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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

What are the new faces coming to UK bank notes?

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:48:35 GMT
Banknotes are getting a nature-themed makeover – and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money.

'I'd spend $1,000 on a wedding present'

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:09 GMT
New Yorkers share how much they spend on a wedding gift - and how they decide.

NI company in talks to save Poundland from administration

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:44:45 GMT
Poundland says Martin Property Group from Londonderry is the management team's "preferred partner"

What are your rights on auto-renew subscriptions?

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:08:32 GMT
Martin has advice for listeners caught out by auto-renewing subscriptions, explaining what rights consumers have and whether there's a way to challenge the renewal or cancel.