Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:43:35 GMT
The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:13:30 GMT
Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:05:01 GMT
The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

Disruption as flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after outage

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:57:02 GMT
Services resumed this morning but there have been knock-on delays, diversions and cancellations to flights.

We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:06:28 GMT
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:50:26 GMT
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:58:27 GMT
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.

Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:44:09 GMT
The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.

Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:19:14 GMT
Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:09:09 GMT
Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:56:16 GMT
Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.

Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:43:02 GMT
Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:21:29 GMT
Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.

Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:26:39 GMT
Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

Liverpool Street named UK's busiest station again

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:05:37 GMT
Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.

Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:10:10 GMT
The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.

Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:51:49 GMT
Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.

A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:05:23 GMT
Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:23 GMT
The $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly $2bn Versace was sold for in 2018.

Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:53:28 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:33:23 GMT
Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.

Russia bans Roblox over concerns about safety and extremist content

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:36:04 GMT
Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.

People admit to 'secret spending' without telling partners

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:52:33 GMT
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:32:35 GMT
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

Water bill rises push troubled Thames back into profit

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:40:45 GMT
As it stands, Thames Water has sufficient cash to make it to the first quarter of next year.

Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over misleading green claims

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:50:00 GMT
The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their 'sustainability' claims.

Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:23 GMT
The $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly $2bn Versace was sold for in 2018.

How family firms can best plan for succession

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:12:26 GMT
The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:37:07 GMT
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:18:35 GMT
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:29:54 GMT
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:10:14 GMT
Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:02:47 GMT
Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:02:30 GMT
TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:06:53 GMT
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:01:09 GMT
Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:24:18 GMT
With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:48:29 GMT
Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:03:14 GMT
From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:13:36 GMT
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

Will quantum be bigger than AI?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:10:59 GMT
The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

The start-up creating science kits for young Africans

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:13:20 GMT
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:14:09 GMT
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:51 GMT
Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:37:27 GMT
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

Pensioners see energy bills 'quadruple overnight'

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:13:36 GMT
Residents in two tower blocks see a huge rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.

Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:45:55 GMT
As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?

What is happening to gas and electricity prices?

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:42:56 GMT
Customers will pay for investment in Britain's energy networks, but should save from other changes.

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?

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:58:17 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:26:40 GMT
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:51 GMT
Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:10:55 GMT
Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

Vintage market trader retires after 60 years

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:49:00 GMT
Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:40:19 GMT
HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.

BBC joins officers on criminal network raids

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:11:30 GMT
Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.