Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:33:42 GMT
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:02:05 GMT
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:36:37 GMT
Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:59:41 GMT
Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:50:55 GMT
Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

The extreme engineering of aircraft windows

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:19:38 GMT
Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:39:55 GMT
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

How rising bond yields impact American consumers

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:58:32 GMT
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:40:07 GMT
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:05:51 GMT
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:27:17 GMT
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:35:10 GMT
The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:05:42 GMT
The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:49:31 GMT
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:32:21 GMT
US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it "taking over the World" are a "HOAX".

AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:50:36 GMT
With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:08:28 GMT
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:07:56 GMT
New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.

Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:06:46 GMT
Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.

Can Europe recharge its battery industry?

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:05:47 GMT
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:04:30 GMT
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:17:33 GMT
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:05:23 GMT
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:28 GMT
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

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.

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.

Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:33:42 GMT
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

What is happening to UK prices?

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:12:42 GMT
UK inflation rose in August, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.

Shoplifters carrying shopping lists, says M&S manager

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:21:28 GMT
The Marks and Spencer area manager for Shropshire says shoplifting is a "really large issue".

Traffic, tourism and economy among election concerns

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:09:29 GMT
Residents and business owners in Onchan discuss key concerns ahead of the House of Keys election.

How rising bond yields impact American consumers

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:58:32 GMT
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

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?

How rising bond yields impact American consumers

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:58:32 GMT
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:53:00 GMT
The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.

When a Dragon gives you a helping hand

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:40:46 GMT
When a Dragon gives you a helping hand

Primark introduces home delivery

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:07:54 GMT
Primark has said it plans to launch a home delivery service in Britain, four years after it made its first foray into e-commerce.

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.