Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:37 GMT
Passengers accuse carriers of "confusing" them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.

Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:46:37 GMT
Nearly 50 MPs have written to the chancellor calling for music venues to be exempted from a hike in business rates.

NI to become first in the UK to introduce graduated driving licences

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:01:23 GMT
The new rules will be introduced in October and are described as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.

India and EU announce landmark trade deal

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:23:54 GMT
The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.

Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:56:04 GMT
Trump has accused Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal that was reached last year.

Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:05:55 GMT
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.

California probes US TikTok over claims it censors anti-Trump content

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:41:50 GMT
Thousands of people claim political content is being suppressed after a deal to spin off the US version of the app was signed last week.

Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:07:13 GMT
The reforms for England and Wales also include proposals to ban the sale of new leasehold flats.

Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:01:49 GMT
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok's owner ByteDance and YouTube parent Google.

Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:37:52 GMT
Under the plan, access to the Meta platforms' core services would remain free.

Revolution Bars to enter administration with 2,200 jobs at risk

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:19:13 GMT
The pub and bar group has blamed government policy for its issues as it searches for a buyer.

US government invests $1.6bn for stake in rare earths firm

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:14:27 GMT
The deal is the Trump administration's latest attempt to reduce its reliance on China.

Ryanair fares to rise as passenger numbers forecast to surge

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:26:45 GMT
The airline says it expects fares to increase by up to 9% as passenger numbers grow this year.

Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:05:51 GMT
Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.

Tanker crash captain denies falling asleep

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:08:14 GMT
Vladimir Motin denies gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the North Sea crash.

Over 700,000 graduates out of work and claiming benefits, analysis suggests

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:03:08 GMT
The government says it has commissioned a review into "what's holding the younger generation back".

EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:34:31 GMT
The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.

Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 01:11:19 GMT
With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?

'Low pay and boredom led me to get a secret second job'

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:46:30 GMT
Imtiaz had a public sector job but said the pay was low, he took another job in the private sector.

Davey says war bonds would help to speed up UK defence spending

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:17:19 GMT
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would give the public an opportunity to "support patriotically our defence".

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it 'makes a deal with China'

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:10:33 GMT
It comes as tensions appear to have escalated between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 02:32:25 GMT
Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.

Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid container limit

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:53:25 GMT
Heathrow says it has become the biggest airport to drop the limit after rolling out new high-tech scanners.

Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to help UK police over driving offences

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:45:43 GMT
The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.

What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:15:10 GMT
While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.

Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal claim

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:14:21 GMT
Lee Castleton is taking legal action against his former employer over the Horizon IT scandal.

Demand for online jewellery boosts December retail sales

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:30:42 GMT
Sales rose by more than expected, but it remained a difficult festive period for many retailers.

Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:49:21 GMT
Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.

Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:39:51 GMT
Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:02:43 GMT
The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:19 GMT
The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:57:22 GMT
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:11 GMT
A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:26:30 GMT
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:08:55 GMT
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:04:26 GMT
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:07:50 GMT
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:51 GMT
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:02:08 GMT
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:58:29 GMT
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

Excel: The software that's hard to quit

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:07:59 GMT
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:40 GMT
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

How the new road safety measures could affect you

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:37:07 GMT
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:13 GMT
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:04:25 GMT
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

Parental leave system 'not equal for all families'

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:31:50 GMT
Families should have parental leave access and single parents should have more help, a report says.

Winter shelter sees highest demand in years

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:31:09 GMT
Northampton Hope Centre staff say people who need the shelter could be turned away by next week.

Change aims to make credit card access 'simpler'

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:13:01 GMT
A legal loophole stopping islanders apply for credit cards has been removed by the States.

Photo project to highlight effect of fuel poverty

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:05:46 GMT
Citiziens Advice Shropshire is working with Aston University on the exhibition project.

Two charities get £300k to support older residents

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:31:24 GMT
Independent Age has given £149,997 to Citizens Advice Swale and £150,000 to Age UK East Sussex.

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?

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?

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

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:58:17 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

1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:10:24 GMT
Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.

Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:28:55 GMT
TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:34:22 GMT
Tony's quest to build connection soon spirals into isolation, addiction and mistrust...

Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:52:11 GMT
With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.

Panorama

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Are regulators doing enough to protect us from getting into debt?