Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:10:01 GMT
June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.

Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:40:33 GMT
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.

Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:08:53 GMT
The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".

I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:07:05 GMT
The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.

Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:02:05 GMT
The luxury car maker says the loans will be used to fund current and future product plans.

OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:40:11 GMT
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.

Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:26:03 GMT
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"

The borough where families are slowly disappearing

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:15:39 GMT
Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.

Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:07:15 GMT
Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties.

What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:41:08 GMT
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but there will be no change yet.

'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:57:49 GMT
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment'

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:26:19 GMT
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

Can airport really go carbon neutral amid plans to expand flights?

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:54:36 GMT
Campaigners say people just need to fly less amid unbearable heat and wildfires.

Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:17:58 GMT
A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:25:22 GMT
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

France passes law banning under-15s from social media

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:50:55 GMT
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.

Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:20:10 GMT
Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.

Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:30:45 GMT
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:37:58 GMT
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.

Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:10:49 GMT
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.

UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:36:29 GMT
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:11:14 GMT
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.

UK's first sugar factory at risk of closure

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:57:21 GMT
Over 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced plans to shut one of its four factories.

Union plans rail strikes over train safety concerns

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:58:53 GMT
RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.

Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:33:22 GMT
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:55:20 GMT
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.

'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:06:04 GMT
Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.

The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:41 GMT
The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:18:03 GMT
Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

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.

I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:07:05 GMT
The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.

Minister to bring forward storm compensation law

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:04:16 GMT
It comes despite the independent Utility Regulator saying it is not the right time to do so.

Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:26:03 GMT
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"

What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:41:08 GMT
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but there will be no change yet.

What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:19:06 GMT
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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?

Bus travellers respond to fare reduction

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:14:03 GMT
'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.

Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:27 GMT
Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.

Money Box

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT
Will planned house-sale reforms improve the system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

'It's frustrating' - Canadians react to new US tariffs

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:52:08 GMT
President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US products.

Trump: 50% tariffs response to Canada's treatment of US farmers

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:27:47 GMT
This new round of duties on Canadian goods is fuelling speculation about a potential announcement of new US tariffs on countries across the world.