Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:00:59 GMT
The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.

Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:09:56 GMT
The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.

Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:03:19 GMT
An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.

Borrowing costs jump and pound falls on Chancellor's tears

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:04:29 GMT
Markets react after a tearful appearance by Rachel Reeves in parliament after welfare reform u-turn.

Five things we now know about the fire that shut Heathrow down

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:29:39 GMT
A report into a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport shutting down for nearly a day has been released - what are the key findings?

Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:07:01 GMT
Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:49:55 GMT
The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.

Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:09:37 GMT
The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.

Heathrow considering legal action against National Grid over fire that caused shutdown

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:12:12 GMT
An investigation finds National Grid had been aware of a problem at a substation since 2018.

Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:00:05 GMT
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.

Tesla deliveries fall for second quarter in a row

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:30:49 GMT
Elon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration has been blamed for the collapse in sales.

Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:33:45 GMT
It would be well above the 24% tariff imposed on Japan as part of the so-called "Liberation Day" in April.

TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:11:56 GMT
The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.

Government wins vote on watered-down welfare bill after concessions

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:33:15 GMT
MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.

Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:12:21 GMT
The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers.

Workers face two-year wait for several new rights

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:14:40 GMT
Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.

M&S should be 'fully online' within four weeks, says boss

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:59:02 GMT
The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m.

Energy bills fall £11 a month but may not stay lower

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:27:07 GMT
Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.

US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:07:58 GMT
Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.

House prices see biggest monthly fall for over two years

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:26 GMT
The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.

Trump threatens to set Doge on Musk as pair feud again over budget plan

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:27:35 GMT
The US president suggests the cost-cutting agency the tech titan helped set up could be used against him.

Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:15:29 GMT
Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare.

Musk's X appoints 'king of virality' in bid to draw in younger users

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:42:37 GMT
Nikita Bier has previously developed platforms that have proved popular with teen users.

Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:59:44 GMT
Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".

Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:36:49 GMT
The government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after a report said drivers were sub-letting accounts.

Royal train to be cut in Palace cost-saving measure

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:01:57 GMT
The announcement has come alongside the annual publication of royal finances.

Government supporting refinery as 420 jobs at risk

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:50:19 GMT
The government says workers at the Lindsey plant in Lincolnshire have been "badly let down".

The bridge changing lives and boosting business

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:03:29 GMT
The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:57:37 GMT
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:02:03 GMT
US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.

Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:43:54 GMT
The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:08:19 GMT
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.

Russia's economy is down but not out

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:07:33 GMT
The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.

Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:02:58 GMT
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?

Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.

Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:07:49 GMT
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:53:06 GMT
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

Indian scientists search for the perfect apple

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:05:53 GMT
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.

A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:12:36 GMT
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.

US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:07:17 GMT
Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:01:54 GMT
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.

Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:05:19 GMT
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:01:27 GMT
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.

Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:32:48 GMT
The government watered down its welfare reform plans to get MPs to vote for the benefits bill.

Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:00:05 GMT
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.

House prices see biggest monthly fall for over two years

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:26 GMT
The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.

Household energy bills fall but may not go much lower

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:27:07 GMT
Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.

Fall in number of people struggling to pay energy bills

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:51:13 GMT
A survey finds the number of Northern Ireland people who sometimes struggle to pay their electricity and gas bills fell this year.

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

The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT
From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:59:04 GMT
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

'Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was a £5bn cut'

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:00:45 GMT
Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about the government's welfare reform bill, after the government confirmed it will make major concessions.

The Interview

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:30:00 GMT
Jonathan Josephs speaks to Philippe Kehren, CEO of multinational company Solvay

Sliced Bread

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Why did the DIY chain Homebase have to close all of its stores?