Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:50:23 GMT
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:08:36 GMT
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.
Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:11:36 GMT
The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:33:08 GMT
The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.
Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:19:36 GMT
The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.
Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:49 GMT
Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.
Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:17:50 GMT
Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.
Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:15:21 GMT
Gatwick Airport faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.
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?
Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:14:41 GMT
Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.
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."
Paramount and Warner Bros pause $110bn merger amid legal challenge
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:49:25 GMT
Until a judge reaches a final verdict – or until 1 June 2027 – the Hollywood studios will remain completely separate, competing operations.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:38:51 GMT
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.
Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:21:39 GMT
Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.
Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:11:36 GMT
The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
Last chance to apply for help with school costs
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:04:03 GMT
The bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards school essentials.
Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:49 GMT
Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.
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.
