Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:54:53 GMT
Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:25:16 GMT
With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:03:21 GMT
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:10:25 GMT
President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.

How does it affect me if share prices fall?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:39:48 GMT
Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.

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.

White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:58:58 GMT
A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:01:58 GMT
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:21:32 GMT
Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.

Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:31:35 GMT
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:45 GMT
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:37:59 GMT
The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.

Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:05:49 GMT
Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.

AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:45:39 GMT
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:39:25 GMT
How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:58:34 GMT
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:59:56 GMT
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:42 GMT
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:38:11 GMT
The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:23:25 GMT
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:18:15 GMT
A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:40 GMT
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

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?

Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:02:11 GMT
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:04:15 GMT
Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:06:43 GMT
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:35:56 GMT
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

The Dutch village at risk of being demolished

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT
Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:02:56 GMT
A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

TV for dogs booms but are they watching?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:06:25 GMT
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:04:10 GMT
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:31 GMT
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

England shirt overpriced, says £40k kits collector

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:01:08 GMT
Collector Les Motherby says classic England shirts are often better value than new ones.

Rescue centre facing eviction makes funding appeal

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:33:29 GMT
Redhead Rescues Animal Sanctuary in Northamptonshire wants to buy its own land.

Island's inflation rate is 2.7%, new figures show

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:10:34 GMT
Statistics Jersey says there have been "sharp increases" in some energy prices.

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:01:58 GMT
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

How does it affect me if share prices fall?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:39:48 GMT
Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.

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?

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?

High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:48:50 GMT
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

Asbestos toy warnings

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:16:30 GMT
Asbestos toy warnings

Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:02:00 GMT
BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:09:20 GMT
Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.

Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:02:06 GMT
The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.