Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:50:05 GMT
The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:46:14 GMT
If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:20:07 GMT
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:16:32 GMT
Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:32:38 GMT
Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:06:40 GMT
The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:52:25 GMT
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:44:40 GMT
Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:57:23 GMT
Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.

'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:57:43 GMT
The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.

Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:09:46 GMT
The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.

Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:57:28 GMT
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.

Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:18:47 GMT
The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy.

Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:53:04 GMT
People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.

World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:25:28 GMT
Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.

Walmart to pay $100m over claims it misled drivers over pay

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:04:03 GMT
The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.

Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:57:11 GMT
It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:39:57 GMT
Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.

Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:52:23 GMT
The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.

Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:55:10 GMT
The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.

Chip giant Nvidia defies AI concerns with record $215bn revenue

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:22:41 GMT
Demand for Nvidia chips rose even as the company sets out to create AI products of its own.

Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:02:16 GMT
The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets.

MrBeast video editor fined over insider trading

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:01:22 GMT
A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the prediction market Kalshi cracks down.

New travel rules for UK visitors kick in - how are you affected?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:07:33 GMT
From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.

Why Asian firms are not cheering Trump tariff ruling

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:03:26 GMT
The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.

Canada's finance minister says US is unlikely to lift tariffs

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:30 GMT
The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America's main revenue source.

The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:06:33 GMT
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:10:05 GMT
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:01:56 GMT
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

How do you modernise mango farming?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:05:20 GMT
India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:16:54 GMT
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:50:58 GMT
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:04:16 GMT
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:11:55 GMT
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:05:12 GMT
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:05 GMT
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:03:12 GMT
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

How did Paramount beat Netflix to Warner Bros?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:38:36 GMT
What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:25:21 GMT
Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:14:04 GMT
The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:05:27 GMT
It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.

Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:58:25 GMT
Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

Data tool to spot families due financial support

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:49:18 GMT
Households entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.

Community larder helps 117 people in one day

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:29:54 GMT
Jo Haywood says the volunteer-led group is seeing "record numbers" of people needing cheaper food.

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?

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

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?

Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:58:25 GMT
Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:49:43 GMT
Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:49:00 GMT
Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

When the retail staff can't help you

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:53:24 GMT
This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.