The benefits U-turn raises questions about the credibility of Labour's long-term plan

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:33:47 GMT
The Government is boxed in from this week's events - and lacks the Houdini skills to escape, says the BBC's Faisal Islam

'We have all the cards' - Trump says he is ending Canada trade talks

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:19:38 GMT
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.

Lotus has 'no plans' to close any factory

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:59:08 GMT
The manufacturer has admitted it is "actively exploring" options amid talks of a move to the United States.

Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost?

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:43:15 GMT
The changes could cost up to £3bn which will have to come from higher taxes or cuts elsewhere, given the chancellor's self-imposed borrowing rules.

Plans to help benefits recipients into work 'a mess', say DWP officials

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:03:37 GMT
Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.

Starmer U-turns on benefits cuts after Labour backlash

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:17:40 GMT
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it.

Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:10:12 GMT
In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein.

Nissan Sunderland looking to cut 250 jobs

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:13:18 GMT
A spokesperson said the Sunderland plant remained 'at the forefront of our electrification strategy'.

Post Office criminal trials unlikely before 2028, says police chief

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:03:20 GMT
The police will not hand files to prosecutors until after the final report from the public inquiry into the scandal is published.

UK car production plunges to 76-year low for May

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:45:17 GMT
Exports to the US halved as President Donald Trump's tariffs caused some UK car makers to halt shipments.

Nike pledges to cut reliance on Chinese factories

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:50:20 GMT
Company executives say the sportwear giant will cut its reliance on producing goods in China to ease the impact of US trade policies.

'We can't do without these people': Trump's migrant crackdown has businesses worried

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:46:05 GMT
President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants could have serious economic repercussions.

UK's data agency has 'deep seated' issues, review finds

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:00:56 GMT
Problems at the Office for National Statistics, which provides data informing policy decisions affecting millions, need to be addressed so it can rebuild its reputation, a review says.

Ex-Barclays boss fails to overturn City job ban over Epstein link

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:24:38 GMT
Jes Staley has been banned from holding top UK financial jobs over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Pound hits near 4-year high as Trump rattles dollar

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:05:15 GMT
A report that the US President could name the new head of the central bank early raises concerns over its independence.

Food giant threatens to close UK biofuel plant after US tariff deal

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:54:40 GMT
AB Foods warns it will shut the UK's biggest bioethanol producer unless the government steps in.

No phone signal on your train? There may be a fix - by 2028

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:09:49 GMT
Network Rail signs a deal which it says will lead to an improvement to phone connectivity on trains and stations.

Pledge to protect UK firms from cheap imports

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:19:33 GMT
The government's plan comes as UK businesses worry about the impact of US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.

Bumble to axe almost a third of staff as dating app struggles

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:03:09 GMT
The firm's founder became the world's youngest self-made female billionaire when it launched on the US stock market.

People owe billions in council tax ahead of rises

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:09:43 GMT
Figures show households are more than £8bn in arrears, as campaigners call for a change of approach.

I lost £15,000 after going to an IVF middleman

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:49:56 GMT
Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated by the fertility watchdog.

River Island reveals locations of 33 shop closures

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:36:24 GMT
The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs.

Brits spending more time on mobile phones than TV

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:31:54 GMT
The amount of time Individuals spend looking at their phones surpasses the telly for the first time.

Judge backs AI firm over use of copyrighted books

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:55:59 GMT
A US court has ruled Anthropic was not breaching copyright rules when it trained its AI model on books.

Post Office scandal victims claims not chased due to harassment fears

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:38:00 GMT
The government has been criticised for not chasing up sub-postmasters to apply for compensation

'A slap in the face' - Asos bans shoppers for making too many returns

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:54:12 GMT
The retailer has been cracking down on customers with high return rates - but some say it is unfair.

Oil prices tumble after Israel agrees to Iran ceasefire

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:14:36 GMT
Crude has dropped by more than 5% with prices now below the level when Israel first launched its attack.

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.

The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:04:45 GMT
Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.

Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters

Wed, 28 May 2025 23:06:39 GMT
Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.

'We make more money from weddings now than farming'

Tue, 27 May 2025 23:29:27 GMT
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation

Mon, 26 May 2025 23:03:01 GMT
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.

Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow

Sun, 25 May 2025 23:11:04 GMT
Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.

Has video gaming become too expensive?

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:33:06 GMT
With new games reaching record prices, some gamers fear their hobby is becoming unaffordable.

'New video games cost me a whole day's wages'

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:06:32 GMT
With new games reaching record prices, some gamers fear their favourite hobby is becoming unaffordable.

Plans to help benefits recipients into work 'a mess', say DWP officials

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:03:37 GMT
Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.

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

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:33:52 GMT
The planned changes to the benefits system will affect future claimants, not current claimants.

Baby bank supports 11,000 families with essentials

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:12:43 GMT
The charity has given out nearly half a million items such as nappies and clothes since it was set up.

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?

The Briefing Room

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT
From McKinley to Trump, the rise, fall and rise again of US tariffs.

Are house prices too high to get on the property ladder?

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:34:53 GMT
New data shows record house price rises are currently "centred" in south Wales.