Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:15 GMT
Google's President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".

Senate clears Trump pick Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:18:06 GMT
His entry has raised concerns over the Fed's independence, following Trump's bid to reshape the central bank.

Beauty chain Bodycare to shut a further 30 stores

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:43:50 GMT
Administrators say they are hopeful the chain's remaining 85 stores can be saved.

Inflation is hitting some Americans harder than others

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:02:28 GMT
Rising prices, partly driven by tariffs, could worsen a divide in the US economy between the haves and the have-nots.

Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:51:52 GMT
The vice-president's remarks come amid a wave of firings over posts deemed inappropriate about Kirk's death.

AI challenges the dominance of Google search

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:03:20 GMT
The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.

US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:20:10 GMT
The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform's American operations, according to the US treasury secretary.

Trump renews push to end companies' quarterly reports

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:32:30 GMT
The US president urges regulators to adopt a semi-annual schedule for financial reports.

Musk buys $1bn worth of Tesla shares

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:53:37 GMT
The purchases, the billionaire's first since 2020, boost his investment in the firm.

Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen private data ransomed by hackers

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:07:37 GMT
Kering, the luxury French fashion house which owns the brands, confirmed the attack to BBC News.

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

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:24:33 GMT
Which? advised families to buy approved seats with a clear orange label indicating they are safe.

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.

Aldi warns food prices may rise if Budget lifts costs

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:03:05 GMT
Giles Hurley says the chancellor must consider "very carefully" any policies that raise business costs.

Royal Mint marks 90 years of Monopoly with 50p coin

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:11:11 GMT
A solid gold version of the coin will also be hidden in a limited edition advent calendar.

UK and US unveil nuclear energy deal ahead of Trump visit

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:20:33 GMT
Key among the plans is a proposal to build up to 12 advanced modular nuclear reactors in Hartlepool.

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.

Cost of vet bills causing pet owner sleepless nights

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:22:12 GMT
Alison spends the majority of her salary on her 12 pets and is "financially unable to insure all of them".

When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:33:50 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

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.

Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:06:35 GMT
Months of preparations have gone into the state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

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?

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.