Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:40:29 GMT
The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:10:13 GMT
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:18:24 GMT
The AI giant's safety chief said the model 'didn't quite meet the bar' of the firm's security standards.

Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:10:06 GMT
Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.

UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:39:31 GMT
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.

What a US diesel export ban could mean for you

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:18:30 GMT
The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.

Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:45:52 GMT
Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.

UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:42:56 GMT
The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar due to disruption of global oil supplies.

What is the Budget and what could be in it?

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:14:16 GMT
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.

Why UK diesel prices have hit an all-time high

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:43:52 GMT
The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.

Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:38:21 GMT
Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:07:25 GMT
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:47:53 GMT
Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.

Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:16:08 GMT
Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.

Tourism tax needs to be more flexible in Wales, warns expert

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:49:31 GMT
Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd councils have all put a pause on introducing the nightly tourist tax.

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?

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:21:54 GMT
Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:50:56 GMT
OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:52:56 GMT
The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:22:32 GMT
Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn

Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:00:42 GMT
He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.

Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:05:36 GMT
Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.

'We're all broke': Would you chase a friend for £5?

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:00:45 GMT
What's the smallest amount of money you would ask a friend to pay you back?

Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:32:42 GMT
The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".

Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:44 GMT
His stake in DRJB Holdings has entitled him to almost half of its £85.5m in dividend payments.

Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:13:53 GMT
Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.

US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:48:33 GMT
The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.

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.

The extreme engineering of aircraft windows

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:19:38 GMT
Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

Can Europe recharge its battery industry?

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:05:47 GMT
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:04:30 GMT
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:17:33 GMT
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:05:23 GMT
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:28 GMT
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:09:02 GMT
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:10:06 GMT
Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.

Why UK diesel prices have hit an all-time high

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:43:52 GMT
The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.

What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:20:12 GMT
The regulator Ofgem says the price cap increases by 4% in October for millions of households.

Four ways to keep your energy bills down

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:07:08 GMT
Household energy bills are due to rise again in October but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

Childminder facing 'severe financial burden' as heating oil costs rise

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:01:12 GMT
The war in Iran is having a practical impact on people across the island as energy prices continue to climb.

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

How much is in your savings account?

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:22:50 GMT
From £65 to $60,000 - we talk savings with people in East London's Brick Lane.

Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:43:45 GMT
Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise

What's the smallest amount you'd ask a friend to pay back?

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:28:27 GMT
We ask New Yorkers to share the smallest amount they'd ask a friend to pay back.

Business Daily

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:41:00 GMT
Did trade frenemies find common ground at the White House?