Warning higher borrowing costs may mean tax rises

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:18:39 GMT
The Resolution Foundation says the risk of the government breaking its own fiscal rules "remains on a knife edge".

'Get bums back into the office' says Lord Sugar

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:18:30 GMT
The Apprentice star says many young people "just want to sit at home" but should be in the office.

Water bills to rise by £123 a year in April

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:18:35 GMT
Figures reveal a jump for billpayers in England and Wales despite questions over firms' performance.

Meta to pay $25m to settle Trump lawsuit over ban

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 02:21:25 GMT
The president sued the firm in 2021 over the suspension of his accounts after the 6 January Capitol riots.

Trump attacks Fed after no change in interest rates

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:53:09 GMT
The US central bank keeps its key interest rate unchanged as it faces significant economic uncertainty.

Leaving X can be a tricky decision for brands

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:18:27 GMT
Many companies have left X but it's not always a simple decision.

Coca-Cola recalls drinks in UK due to chemical levels

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:17:11 GMT
The firm is recalling Coca-Cola products from shops, but says the risk of illness is "very low"

UK's first smartphone video call via satellite made from Welsh mountain

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:01:18 GMT
Vodafone says the tech could lead to the elimination of "not spots", which cover an estimated 9% of the UK.

Reeves backs third Heathrow runway in growth push

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:21:54 GMT
The chancellor tells the BBC she wants a planning application "signed off" before the next election.

Faisal Islam: Reeves's plans will boost UK but it could take a long time

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:08:36 GMT
The key question is whether the fruits of long term growth will come through everywhere else quickly enough

How will the UK's growth plans affect me?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:21:16 GMT
Rachel Reeves wants to push ahead with building and reform planning, but what does that mean for you?

At a glance: What was in Rachel Reeves's speech?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:20:02 GMT
The chancellor announces measures she says will kickstart growth: what are they?

Lloyds to close 136 branches as people shift to apps

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:52:47 GMT
The closures across its brands will be completed by March next year, as more customers go digital.

Tesco to cut 400 jobs in stores and head office

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:22:10 GMT
The supermarket giant blames the increasingly competitive nature of the UK grocery industry.

WH Smith High Street sales fall amid talks to sell stores

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:37:09 GMT
High street sales dropped 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, the retailer said.

OpenAI says Chinese rivals using its work for their AI apps

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:32:17 GMT
ChatGPT maker says it will need extra protection from US government, following emergence of Chinese rival, DeepSeek.

UK will not be able to resist China's tech dominance

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:14:11 GMT
China's AI success has come from policy and Chancellor Rachel Reeves's recent visit to China highlights the importance of a close relationship.

Healthy food costs more than double less healthy options

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:04:32 GMT
Low-income families are being priced out of being able to afford to eat healthily, a charity warns.

Solar park will 'completely swamp' nine villages

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:38:51 GMT
Plans for 2,000 acres of solar panels are dividing Cotswold villagers.

US tech stocks steady after DeepSeek AI app shock

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:04:13 GMT
DeepSeek's claim that its model was made at a fraction of the cost of its rivals has rocked the AI industry.

Shops and firms will not be forced to accept cash

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:55:29 GMT
Coffee shops, trains and leisure centres have been accused of excluding people by no longer accepting cash.

Boeing loses almost $1bn every month in 2024

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:10:25 GMT
Boeing reported its second biggest annual loss ever after a tough year following a mid-air accident and worker strikes.

Pension shake-up plan aims to boost growth

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:28:01 GMT
Restrictions on surplus cash in pension schemes could be eased to get more money into the economy.

China's DeepSeek AI shakes industry and dents America's swagger

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:08:22 GMT
The app spooked the markets as well as the bullish sense of American superiority in AI development.

Abramovich dodged millions in tax with superyachts-for-hire scheme

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:07 GMT
Shell companies were used to charter the sanctioned oligarch’s yachts to himself, evading VAT, BBC reveals.

DeepSeek: The Chinese AI app that has the world talking

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:02:20 GMT
A Chinese startup has built a low-cost AI model using less technologically advanced chips.

Scottish Water bills set to rise 9.9% in April

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:32:31 GMT
The firm says increases were necessary to fund infrastructure aimed at coping with climate change.

Will a third runway at Heathrow help UK growth?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:32:56 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce expansion plans but some question the short-term benefits.

What's the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:05:02 GMT
The chancellor says expanding Heathrow would boost growth, but there is a lot of vocal opposition.

Will young developers take on key open source software?

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:01:05 GMT
The founders of important open source software are getting older, who will take over?

Inside the race for Greenland's mineral wealth

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:01:44 GMT
The territory's untapped mineral wealth has caught the eye of both mining firms and Donald Trump.

The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:26:12 GMT
Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.

Fears empty restaurant TikTok trend could last

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:31:54 GMT
There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year.

How AI can spot diseases that doctors aren't looking for

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:07:03 GMT
AI can take a second look at medical scans and flag up potential problems that doctors might not see.

The US farm workers coming from Guatemala - on a legal visa

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:08:13 GMT
Trump will target undocumented migrants but it is unclear if legal visas like the H-2A will survive.