'Killer' child car seats still on sale 10 years on

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:10:16 GMT
Which? advised families to buy approved seats with a clear orange label indicating they are safe.

US-China trade talks set for day two as TikTok deadline looms

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 02:14:41 GMT
The negotiations are the latest attempt to end a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

US farmers are being squeezed - and it's testing their deep loyalty to Trump

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:36:44 GMT
Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade policy

Unlimited contactless cards may lead to spending sprees

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:05:08 GMT
Spontaneous spending is likely to rise if the £100 limit on contactless cards is scrapped, academics say.

New wave of US investment to create up to 1,000 jobs

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 22:26:05 GMT
Bank of America is set to create up to 1,000 new jobs in Belfast, marking its first operation in Northern Ireland.

Why hackers are targeting the world's shipping

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:13:05 GMT
Cargo ships are increasingly coming under cyber attack by criminal gangs and hostile nation states.

Some Jaguar Land Rover suppliers 'face bankruptcy' due to cyber attack crisis

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:04:03 GMT
The government has been urged to "act fast" to protect hundreds of jobs following the cyber attack.

Millions missing out on £24bn of benefits and government support, analysis suggests

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:55:16 GMT
A report from Policy in Practice says awareness, complexity and stigma are the main barriers stopping people claiming.

AstraZeneca pauses £200m Cambridge investment

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:20:29 GMT
Its decision comes as the industry says there is a lack of government investment and as the US pressures firms to invest there.

UK economy saw zero growth in July

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:47:24 GMT
The economy failed to grow following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.

South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:46:12 GMT
Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.

Will the latest iPhone kill off the Sim card?

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:27:58 GMT
The iPhone Air will only have an eSim - will other phone makers also shift away from the familiar - but fiddly - plastic cards?

We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:01:51 GMT
Steve Reed tells the BBC the government is "absolutely committed" to the pledge, which was in Labour's election manifesto.

Warner Bros Discovery shares surge on buyout reports

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:17:29 GMT
The reported bid would be for a business which includes news network CNN, HBO, and the film studio behind Barbie and Harry Potter.

Jaguar Land Rover shutdown extended to next week

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:52:37 GMT
Staff in Solihull, Halewood and Wolverhampton have been told not to come into work until Wednesday.

US energy chief tells BBC nuclear fusion will soon power the world

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:02:49 GMT
AI will soon enable harnessing of the energy that powers the sun and stars, says Chris Wright

John Lewis losses nearly triple to £88m

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:12:21 GMT
The owner of the eponymous department store and Waitrose expects the business to return to profit.

US inflation rises ahead of key interest rate decision

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:58:04 GMT
The pace of price rises ticked up as focus turns to the next move by the US Federal Reserve.

Will farming under solar panels take off?

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:01:08 GMT
Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?

'We are playing with fire': Fears persist over battery storage

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:03:51 GMT
More battery energy storage facilities are needed around the world, but fire risks remain.

Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:07:35 GMT
Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.

The US factory spending $100,000 a month more due to tariffs

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:57:20 GMT
The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.

The Caribbean islands battling the region's 'highest murder rate'

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:41:57 GMT
Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular high-end tourist destination, is beset with violent crime.

Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:19:09 GMT
Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China.

The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:01:17 GMT
Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?

Lack of charging facilities a 'barrier' for electric lorries

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:01:15 GMT
Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed.

Will drones deliver your next hot food order?

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:05:14 GMT
A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.

Unlimited contactless cards may lead to spending sprees

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:05:08 GMT
Spontaneous spending is likely to rise if the £100 limit on contactless cards is scrapped, academics say.

Rising cost of school uniform is scary, says mum

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:29:06 GMT
A school supplies charity says demand for its help has risen by up to 20% compared with last year.

Seven million households missing out on benefits and support

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:55:16 GMT
A report from Policy in Practice says awareness, complexity and stigma are the main barriers stopping people claiming.

Hundreds of families to get school uniform cash

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:57:04 GMT
More than 1,000 students will be given a £50 uniform voucher, Hull City Council said.

UK economy saw zero growth in July

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:47:24 GMT
The economy failed to grow following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.

The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:00:58 GMT
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:04 GMT
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

How to get out of a customer service 'doom loop'

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:48:45 GMT
BBC Breakfast Business Presenter Emma Vardy has these tips for how to get complaints heard - and dealt with - when you're dealing with customer services.

Martin Lewis: Act now to save on your energy bills

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:36:28 GMT
Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.

Short guide to saving money for freshers - by students

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:24:23 GMT
Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.

Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.

Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:24:58 GMT
He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.