Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:38:17 GMT
The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.

British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:32:14 GMT
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.

Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:21:34 GMT
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.

Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:39:56 GMT
Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".

The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:24:50 GMT
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.

Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help?

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:39:26 GMT
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.

What tariffs has Trump announced and why?

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:18:07 GMT
Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:02:52 GMT
The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:00:24 GMT
OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.

Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:25:12 GMT
The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.

Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:55:12 GMT
John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.

The threat to the US economy from Trump’s fight with the Fed

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:02:36 GMT
Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.

Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:56:05 GMT
The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.

'We're in survival mode': The milk price crisis draining dairy farms

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:56:54 GMT
Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months.

China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:11:24 GMT
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:52:39 GMT
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.

CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:28:40 GMT
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.

US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:50:24 GMT
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US.

How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:08:55 GMT
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:04:26 GMT
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:07:50 GMT
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:51 GMT
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:02:08 GMT
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:58:29 GMT
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

Excel: The software that's hard to quit

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:07:59 GMT
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:40 GMT
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

How the new road safety measures could affect you

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:37:07 GMT
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:13 GMT
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:04:25 GMT
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:04:45 GMT
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:05:38 GMT
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:07:27 GMT
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:37 GMT
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:18:10 GMT
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

'Warm hub has saved me from loneliness'

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:04:15 GMT
An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died.

Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:29:34 GMT
Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.

Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:25:12 GMT
The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.

Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:25:19 GMT
Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:02:52 GMT
The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:47 GMT
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:03 GMT
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:58:17 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:25:19 GMT
Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.

Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:03:39 GMT
Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

The Inquiry

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMT
Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?

The Inquiry

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMT
How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?