Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:43:55 GMT
US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

The companies making billions from the Iran war

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:13:07 GMT
Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

South East Water boss quits after supply failures

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:13:32 GMT
David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:31:55 GMT
The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:41:28 GMT
Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy

Thu, 07 May 2026 23:03:04 GMT
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US

Thu, 07 May 2026 23:11:35 GMT
Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty

Fri, 08 May 2026 04:10:45 GMT
Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.

Morrisons supermarket in Wales fined £750k for dirty bakery

Thu, 07 May 2026 19:18:20 GMT
A judge said the case was not about a few rogue employees but showed serious and systemic failure.

Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:38:04 GMT
The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price

Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:31:26 GMT
A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns National Rail.

'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:31:34 GMT
The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.

The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:52:48 GMT
The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:15:08 GMT
A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.

$19bn order boosts Belfast Airbus factory

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:05:25 GMT
Malaysian airline Air Asia places an order for 120 Airbus A220s, the wings of which are made in Belfast.

Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:22:58 GMT
The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations

Wed, 06 May 2026 20:05:02 GMT
Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:11:59 GMT
Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

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.

Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:37:33 GMT
Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.

Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:11:44 GMT
Reports have 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.

Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:35:39 GMT
Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.

'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.

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.

Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:06:17 GMT
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

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.

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?

Average house price falls by 5%, report shows

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:35:22 GMT
The cost of an average island property is down from almost £600,000 at the start of 2025.

'How loan shark threats keep victims like me silent'

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:19:53 GMT
A meat cleaver and samurai sword are among items seized from suspects, shown exclusively to the BBC.

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

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:48:01 GMT
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

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 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?

Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:54:50 GMT
The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.

Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:09:05 GMT
Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines. From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

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.