Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:52:12 GMT
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:39:35 GMT
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:44:17 GMT
British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law enforcement.

I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:01:26 GMT
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:34:32 GMT
The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.

Spain battles climate change on several fronts

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:11:48 GMT
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:39:01 GMT
The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic.

Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:39:01 GMT
The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic.

Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:21:18 GMT
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.

Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:36:54 GMT
The cable had been repaired and airports are resuming normal operations, the US transportation secretary says.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:28:17 GMT
Flights are affected again owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:38 GMT
It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.

Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:37:23 GMT
The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.

US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:50:56 GMT
Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.

Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:49:45 GMT
How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.

Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:22:21 GMT
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.

Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:42:42 GMT
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:01:57 GMT
In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

Chiltern Railways renationalised after 30 years

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:45:39 GMT
It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve services.

Lib Dems vow to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:05:15 GMT
Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposes a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU in a speech to her party conference.

Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:06:16 GMT
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.

Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives'

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:25:43 GMT
Jensen Huang's comments come after warnings from AI researchers that the technology could lead to human extinction.

Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:39:32 GMT
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:57:30 GMT
The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.

Flight chaos caused by 'millisecond' software defect, report says

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:48:58 GMT
The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:10:58 GMT
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:15:02 GMT
Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

The virtual worlds where robots are trained

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:47 GMT
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:18:47 GMT
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

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.

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

'Nightmare' for taxi drivers as fuel prices soar

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:33:49 GMT
Volunteer blood bike charity Freewheelers workers said they are also facing tough choices.

Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:39:35 GMT
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

Rising fuel prices 'cost tow truck business £10k'

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:24:01 GMT
A business says fuel duty will need to be cut by 30p to 50p per litre to help.

Soaring fuel costs hit small businesses

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:05:41 GMT
It comes as fuel prices reach their highest since 2022, driven by conflict in the Middle East.

Winter support planned for vulnerable residents

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:04:56 GMT
People could be eligible for awards of between £150 to £250, depending on their circumstances.

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?

Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:49:43 GMT
Deborah Meaden makes a bold opening move in response to a pitch.

Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:10:42 GMT
Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.

'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:13:49 GMT
New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.

Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:38:50 GMT
The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

The Documentary

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT
Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'?