ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:23:53 GMT
As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:31:11 GMT
The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:23:58 GMT
The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:02:26 GMT
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:21:31 GMT
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:44:53 GMT
Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:04:19 GMT
The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn

US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:40:44 GMT
Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:33:02 GMT
Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

Why are UK fuel prices rising again?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:45:41 GMT
UK petrol and diesel prices are going up again as the price of oil returns to around $100 a barrel.

Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:46:48 GMT
The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:35:23 GMT
The Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles.

Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:30:58 GMT
The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:31:00 GMT
The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:27:37 GMT
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI models go rogue

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:58:35 GMT
A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.

Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:42:33 GMT
As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.

Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:20:45 GMT
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:33:09 GMT
Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:22:34 GMT
Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.

Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:25:34 GMT
The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.

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?

Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:18:37 GMT
A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".

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.

China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:50:38 GMT
The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.

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.

What does the South make of the King of the North?

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:18:53 GMT
BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.

'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:16:46 GMT
Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder

Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:33:23 GMT
Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.

We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:33:02 GMT
Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

New figures show costs rising for pensioners

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:30:06 GMT
They face 4.7% inflation - driven by steep rises in fuel and household service costs, report finds.

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

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:01:24 GMT
What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?

How much money do you give for a wedding gift?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:22:37 GMT
You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

Business Daily

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT
What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

What about cuts for cafes and hotels?

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:45:19 GMT
The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

What we know about 20% cut to some business rates

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:29:46 GMT
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.