UK jobs market cools as vacancies fall

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:59:21 GMT
Data suggests companies are not recruiting or are holding off replacing people who have left.

US and China extend trade truce to avoid tariffs hike

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:10:19 GMT
The US will hold its levy on Chinese imports at 30%, while China will keep a 10% tariff on American goods.

Drivers warned about scam car finance payout calls

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:07:24 GMT
The watchdog is setting up a compensation scheme for motorists sold unlawful car finance deals.

AOL ends dial-up service after more than 30 years

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:26:24 GMT
The internet service which soared in popularity in the 1990s will come to an end from 30 September

Staff fear UK's Turing AI Institute at risk of collapse

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:01:26 GMT
A complaint raises concerns about the funding risks and a "toxic" culture at the Alan Turing Institute.

How to get AI to work in 22 languages

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:01:09 GMT
India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects

Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China chip sales to US

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:30:14 GMT
The chip giants will hand revenues to the US government in exchange for licences to export to China.

The US is taking a cut from chip sales to China - what does it mean?

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:02:53 GMT
Two top firms will give the US government 15% of profits from the sale of some advanced semiconductors in China, the BBC has been told.

Entertainer founder hands over toy shop chain to staff

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:14:42 GMT
The toy retailer's 1,900 workers will get a share of profits and a say in how the business is run.

M&S click and collect returns 15 weeks after cyber attack

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:09:15 GMT
The retailer stopped taking orders on its website and app for clothing on 25 April.

EasyJet pilot suspended after 'drunk and naked' incident

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:03:48 GMT
The budget airline grounded the unnamed pilot after hotel guests reportedly complained after the incident in Cape Verde.

Adidas designer sorry for shoes 'appropriated' from Mexico

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:32:07 GMT
He has apologised over the Oaxaca Slip-on, inspired by sandals made by Indigenous artisans, after criticism from Mexico.

Is super skinny back? UK sees rise in ad complaints over thin models

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 23:47:17 GMT
Zara, M&S and Next had ads banned over models that look "unhealthily thin" - is size zero making a comeback

Musk's Tesla applies to supply power to British homes

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:17:07 GMT
If approved by the energy watchdog Ofgem, it would allow the US firm to take on the UK's dominant suppliers.

Beloved by bands and bank robbers, the Ford Transit turns 60

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 23:50:21 GMT
The world's best-selling van has been in production since 1965.

River Island allowed to shut shops to stave off collapse

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:49:04 GMT
The struggling High Street retailer had warned it would run out of cash by the end of August.

Later, closer, shorter - the holidays Britons are booking this summer

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:02:14 GMT
The trend is down to people trying to save money and make the most of hot weather, travel firms say.

Crocs US sales tumble as shoppers choose trainers

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:47:05 GMT
The rubber clog-maker claims it is competing with a "clear athletic trend" ahead of the World Cup.

Mandalorian actress settles lawsuit with Disney over firing

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 02:40:25 GMT
Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk.

Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:43:07 GMT
The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race.

Interest rates cut to lowest level in more than two years

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:45:17 GMT
The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year.

OpenAI claims GPT-5 model boosts ChatGPT to 'PhD level'

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:15:55 GMT
GPT-5's release comes as tech firms continue to compete in an effort to claim the world's most advanced AI.

Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:41:52 GMT
The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.

Life-like robots for sale to the public as China opens new store

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:58:20 GMT
Robots on sale at the store include humanoid butlers, chess partners and dogs.

What the interest rate cut means for you

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:23:11 GMT
Changes to the Bank's base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates.

Faisal Islam: Why has the Bank of England cut rates?

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:46:11 GMT
Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.

Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:54:12 GMT
The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips.

China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 01:50:13 GMT
With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.

Why firms are merging HR and IT departments

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:13:47 GMT
The emergence of AI is spurring some firms to make their HR and IT departments work closer together.

How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:02:31 GMT
The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France.

Will new greener brake pads be more expensive?

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:06:39 GMT
Automotive industry will have to change techniques and materials as new EU rules come into force in 2026

How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 22:03:58 GMT
Buyers and sellers of South Korean beauty products are stocking up as the 15% US tariff rolls out.

Car finance payouts have been limited, but lenders aren't off the hook

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:25:21 GMT
Lenders no longer face the prospect of having to pay £30bn to £40bn to aggrieved car buyers, but the industry still faces hefty payouts.

Do you feel lucky plank? Meet the new 'bulletproof' wood

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:03:52 GMT
New ways are being found to make wood even stronger and more versatile in construction.

The Gulf bets big on AI as it seeks the 'new oil'

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:14:44 GMT
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are partnering with the US to position themselves as AI hubs.

'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:01:19 GMT
People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue.

Could aluminium become the packaging 'champion'?

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 23:04:41 GMT
Some packaging firms say aluminium could be used more widely in packaging, but cost may hold it back

The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:46:06 GMT
Five of the region's island nations offer such citizenship by investment for as little as $200,000.

World's thirst for matcha dries up global supplies

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:41:15 GMT
Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:01:09 GMT
Big food firms are phasing out artificial colours, so tech firms are rushing to fill the gap.

How are trade deals actually negotiated?

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:44:59 GMT
With trade agreements making headlines, three former negotiators explain how the talks unfold.

The big winner from Coca-Cola's Trump-inspired sugar push

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:59:04 GMT
The sugar industry has long been protected and now Trump has given it another shot in the arm by pressing Coca Cola.

Trucking's uneasy relationship with new tech

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:20:14 GMT
Matching trucks with cargo has become digitised, adding efficiency, but driving down earnings.

Why China is betting on theme parks like Legoland to boost spending

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 23:10:15 GMT
Beijing is turning to Western brands including Peppa Pig and Harry Potter to increase tourism.

Free uniform pop-up 'godsend', mum says

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:20:41 GMT
Primary school uniforms cost parents, on average, more than £300 a year, government figures show.

Food bank support service at risk of closure

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:05:39 GMT
Pathfinder is a spin-off to the main food bank that aims to support people beyond stocking cupboards.

School uniform cost 'extortionate' say parents

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:58:41 GMT
A charity has claimed about one in three parents are struggling with school uniform costs.

Universal theme park sparks 'fear of losing homes'

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:20:34 GMT
A charity warns private rents could rise as thousands of workers move in to build the attraction.

Uniform swap gets bigger venue due to popularity

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:04:59 GMT
The Great Big Hornsea Uniform Swap was held at East Riding Leisure Hornsea.

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.

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

Taster finds 32 plates of peas a day appealing

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:06:40 GMT
Professional taster Michelle Lawrie samples 32 plates of peas at work then has them for her tea.

The Interview

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:30:00 GMT
Suranjana Tewari speaks to John Denton about tariffs and the uncertainty they create

Martin Lewis on how to maximise your interest

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:47:40 GMT
A beginner's guide to savings - what's taxed and what's not.