Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying we're turning a corner?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:52:23 GMT
The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:32:41 GMT
Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.

John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:14:49 GMT
The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.

Prediction market Kalshi fines MrBeast editor over insider trading

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:01:22 GMT
A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the platform cracks down.

Tesco to cut 180 jobs within its head office

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:14:36 GMT
Chief executive Ken Murphy says Tesco must be “efficient and agile” to compete.

Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:10:05 GMT
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

Aston Martin cuts 20% of workforce as losses widen

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:09:37 GMT
About 600 jobs will go at the luxury car maker, which in part blames US tariffs for its troubles.

Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:55:39 GMT
Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.

Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:27:26 GMT
Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.

New travel rules for UK visitors kick in - how are you affected?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:07:33 GMT
From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.

Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:18:11 GMT
His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.

Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:43:26 GMT
Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.

Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:41:45 GMT
How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post.

Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:01:02 GMT
Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.

US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:58:46 GMT
The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.

Apple says some Mac Mini production will move to the US

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:09:00 GMT
The technology giant had pledged to increase investment in the US by $600bn, under pressure from Trump.

Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:24:26 GMT
Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.

House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:06:14 GMT
Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.

Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:39:39 GMT
Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:01:50 GMT
There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:36:13 GMT
Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office.

Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:33:47 GMT
The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.

Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:20:45 GMT
The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.

FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:18:27 GMT
The US Supreme Court ruling that the US president overstepped when imposing levies paved the way for firms to seek a refund.

Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:43:44 GMT
The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.

When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:02:11 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:01:56 GMT
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

How do you modernise mango farming?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:05:20 GMT
India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:16:54 GMT
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:50:58 GMT
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:04:16 GMT
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:11:55 GMT
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:05:12 GMT
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:05 GMT
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:03:12 GMT
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:05:57 GMT
What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:25:21 GMT
Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying we're turning a corner?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:52:23 GMT
The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:32:41 GMT
Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.

Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:49:00 GMT
Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

What is happening to gas and electricity prices?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:50:06 GMT
Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:06:14 GMT
Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.

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?

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:47 GMT
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:03 GMT
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:49:00 GMT
Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

When the retail staff can't help you

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:53:24 GMT
This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.

Why youth unemployment is rising

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:47:56 GMT
Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025

File on 4 Investigates

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?