Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:39:25 GMT
How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:38:11 GMT
The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:18:15 GMT
A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying

Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion'

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:14:20 GMT
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:40 GMT
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:09:41 GMT
A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:07:18 GMT
The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.

Oil prices fluctuate as Trump extends Iran war ceasefire

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:45:39 GMT
The president also said the US will continue to blockade Iran's ports until peace talks progress.

World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:12:45 GMT
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:19:19 GMT
How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?

I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:38:38 GMT
Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:59:39 GMT
He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.

Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:47:56 GMT
The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:10:22 GMT
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:15:34 GMT
The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University

Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:52:39 GMT
The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:31:45 GMT
Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.

Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:57:34 GMT
Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.

New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:57:56 GMT
Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:59:03 GMT
One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:53:27 GMT
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:23:11 GMT
While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.

Collapsed law firm at centre of £39.5m fraud probe

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:35:17 GMT
Sheffield-based PM Law Ltd, which had 25 offices across England, closed suddenly on 2 February.

'Supercharger' call for threatened ceramics firm

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:07:29 GMT
A petition is calling for struggling Denby Pottery to be added to a government support scheme.

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:53:22 GMT
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:39:20 GMT
Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.

Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:56:11 GMT
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:02:11 GMT
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:04:15 GMT
Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:06:43 GMT
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:35:56 GMT
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

The Dutch village at risk of being demolished

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT
Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:02:56 GMT
A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

TV for dogs booms but are they watching?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:06:25 GMT
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:04:10 GMT
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:31 GMT
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:09:22 GMT
Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to "deliver this year's event".

How will car finance compensation payments work?

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:28:12 GMT
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

Northern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter'

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:43:17 GMT
NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.

Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:39:25 GMT
How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:07:18 GMT
The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:02:48 GMT
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

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

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:45 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

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

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?

Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:02:06 GMT
The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.

New media space opens in Hull to help city's creatives

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:42:23 GMT
Hull’s creative scene has a new home, with green screens, cameras and a mini radio studio.

Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:14:56 GMT
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:11:54 GMT
Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire? Consumer expert Louise Minchin shares the details.

How to know if you're on an energy price cap tariff

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:54:56 GMT
Martin was shocked to learn how many people didn't know if they were on an energy price cap.