Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:22:44 GMT
The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:56 GMT
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.

The tech bros might show more humility in Delhi – but will they make AI any safer?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:12:58 GMT
As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.

Lloyds boss accepts concern over use of staff data in pay talks

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:15:02 GMT
The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.

Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:32:53 GMT
Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their futures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.

ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:23:02 GMT
Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.

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.

Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:44:55 GMT
Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design.

Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:01:21 GMT
With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.

The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:36:46 GMT
Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.

Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:33:57 GMT
The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns trade unions group

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:32:19 GMT
The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.

Head of Dubai-based ports giant quits after Epstein links revealed

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:18:19 GMT
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s exit comes after files showed he appears to have exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein.

Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:09:19 GMT
A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices.

Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:03:37 GMT
Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.

Craft beer maker Brewdog put up for sale

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:08:35 GMT
Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.

Heathrow not crowded but people walk in 'wrong place', says boss

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:32:05 GMT
Chief executive Thomas Woldbye says Europeans and Brits keep "crashing into each other" because they walk on different sides.

Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:23:51 GMT
Yuko Yamaguchi oversaw the feline character's rise to global icon status.

Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:05:55 GMT
The Advantage Travel Partnerships says rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape".

Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:22:32 GMT
Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.

Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:29:17 GMT
Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.

US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:46:15 GMT
The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House's approach to policing big mergers and monopolies.

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, 10 Feb 2026 16:07:07 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.

Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:01:52 GMT
Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

'Significant' personal tax allowance rise on cards

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:54:18 GMT
The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a "significant rise" in personal allowances.

Spud truck handing out free meals to families

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:17:40 GMT
The truck is supporting those who can not afford meals outside of school term-time.

Schools project to understand impact of poverty

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:42:22 GMT
A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.

Never mind cod, it's tilapia and chips please

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:48:51 GMT
Two fish and chip shops in Fenland are trying lesser known varieties of fish as cod prices soar.

The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:36:46 GMT
Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.

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?

Why you should consider switching bank accounts

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:49:11 GMT
Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.

Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:42:34 GMT
Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.

The Bottom Line

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?

Kids can be the harshest critics…

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:22:42 GMT
The candidates test their story on a group of kids.

Should you overpay your mortgage or save?

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:03:33 GMT
Martin Lewis explains.