Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:29:03 GMT
The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.

Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:40:23 GMT
Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:20:00 GMT
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:23:13 GMT
The president's remarks came as stronger-than-expected jobs figures added to growing expectations that rates could be increased.

Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:59:10 GMT
The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.

From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:09:02 GMT
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:05:52 GMT
The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

Jaguar Land Rover confirms planned job cuts

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:22:17 GMT
The firm says it needs to save about £1.7bn over the next two years.

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:10 GMT
The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:48:24 GMT
Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance

'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:41:49 GMT
Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.

US diesel prices hit an all-time-high

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:52:56 GMT
Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.

Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:52:29 GMT
Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.

Is India's internet boom running into an undersea problem?

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:40:08 GMT
At least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental cables come ashore within six kilometres of Mumbai's Versova beach.

Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:32:05 GMT
The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.

Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:26:54 GMT
Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.

B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:50:14 GMT
More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.

Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:47:11 GMT
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.

Stingy bosses and spare change: How much should you give to the office whip-round?

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:25:50 GMT
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.

How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:24:06 GMT
The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.

Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:35:47 GMT
The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"

Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:06:55 GMT
Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.

Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:36:49 GMT
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.

Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:54:14 GMT
Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.

Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:53:28 GMT
The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.

Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:20:11 GMT
Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.

Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:51:49 GMT
The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".

Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:19:06 GMT
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:13:44 GMT
Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:22:24 GMT
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:16:02 GMT
A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:03:46 GMT
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:09:31 GMT
After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:04:17 GMT
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:08:37 GMT
Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

How landscape gardening is being electrified

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:12:38 GMT
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

Fuel duty proposal withdrawn after discussions

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:01:41 GMT
Deputy Lucy Stephenson had wanted to cut the tax by 10p a litre for three months.

Live music to raise cash for Christmas dinners

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:03:29 GMT
Proceeds from the event help fund Christmas for families struggling financially in the South East.

Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:03:35 GMT
Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.

Firmus Energy customers face price increase

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:27:02 GMT
Customers in the Ten Towns area will see a 8.98% increase and 12.5% for Greater Belfast.

UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:05:52 GMT
The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:20:00 GMT
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:51:24 GMT
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:05:19 GMT
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:10:11 GMT
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

How the High Street became a window on our political instability

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:04 GMT
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:04:51 GMT
Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.

How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:13:21 GMT
The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.

1986: Manchester's second-hand fashion mecca

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:26:09 GMT
Designer Jeff Banks visited Affleck’s Palace, an indoor emporium selling vintage clothing.

Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:52:58 GMT
We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.