UK will be second-fastest-growing G7 economy, IMF predicts

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:49:44 GMT
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded the rate at which the UK economy will grow this year.

Wage growth slows slightly over summer

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:34:17 GMT
Annual growth in employees' average earnings was 4.7% in the three months to August.

Personal data potentially stolen in Asahi cyber-attack

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:49:39 GMT
Asahi is still investigating the full impact of the attack which stalled all its Japanese production.

Tens of thousands of homes insulated under government schemes need repairs

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:04:00 GMT
Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.

Trump tariffs on kitchen cabinets and lumber come into force

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:27:27 GMT
There are concerns the new levies, meant to protect US manufacturers, could raise housing costs.

Why AI is being trained in rural India

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:11:46 GMT
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.

US-China trade tensions back as port fees take effect

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:18:58 GMT
New US tariffs on imported timber, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture also came into effect on Tuesday.

US shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:33:52 GMT
Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.

Cyber attack contingency plans should be put on paper, firms told

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:30:10 GMT
Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.

Vodafone says outage affecting thousands of customers resolved

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:09:51 GMT
Vodafone said its Monday outage, which knocked broadband and mobile data users offline for several hours, was caused by a "non-malicious software issue".

Carmakers go on trial over 'dieselgate' emissions cheat claims

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:31:36 GMT
The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the "dieselgate" scandal.

Lloyds warns car finance scandal could cost it £2bn

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:52:11 GMT
The bank has set aside an additional £800m, saying the number of eligible claims is expected to be higher than previously thought.

Reeves urged to avoid 'half-baked' tax fixes in Budget

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:55:34 GMT
The think tank says the government should seize the opportunity to reform the tax system.

Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:34:43 GMT
Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts.

Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:14:28 GMT
The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China.

'It's going to be really bad': Fears over AI bubble bursting grow in Silicon Valley

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 23:55:36 GMT
Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.

China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:39:40 GMT
Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.

Greater Anglia transfers to public ownership

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 03:46:40 GMT
Greater Anglia describes renationalisation as a step towards a "simpler, more unified" rail network.

Windows 10 users urged to prepare for Microsoft pulling support

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:04:50 GMT
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, which could make users vulnerable - here's how to get Windows 11.

I asked AI to plan my dream summer holiday. Here's how it turned out

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:06:46 GMT
Holiday-makers say AI-powered chatbots really help organise where to go - but some things need double-checking.

Trump directs Pentagon to 'use all available funds' to pay troops during shutdown

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:04:52 GMT
The president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week.

Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we all be worried?

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:10:40 GMT
The debate is ramping up about what happens if - or when - computer intelligence overtakes humans

Don't force drivers to use parking apps, says RAC

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:35:39 GMT
A survey suggests three-quarters of drivers had issues with parking apps.

Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:32:04 GMT
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.

How will the EU's new border system work?

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:32:58 GMT
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:43:35 GMT
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:10:24 GMT
Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:01:43 GMT
The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.

The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:19:10 GMT
The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.

The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:01:20 GMT
More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?

Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:02:08 GMT
As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.

The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:09:59 GMT
Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.

'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:11:05 GMT
Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.

Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:06:31 GMT
"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:38:13 GMT
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

Wage growth slows slightly over summer

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:34:17 GMT
Annual growth in employees' average earnings was 4.7% in the three months to August.

Why is UK inflation still rising?

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:27:46 GMT
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

Family resort to cold showers amid energy bill rise

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:33:47 GMT
Experts say families are building up "more and more debt and really getting into trouble".

Click Energy announces first price rise in more than three years

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:56:03 GMT
The firm said it would result in the typical annual domestic electricity bill rising by about £39.60.

How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:26:40 GMT
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:06:35 GMT
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:00:58 GMT
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:04 GMT
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Witness History

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT
In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy

The Inquiry

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:30:00 GMT
Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?

How you could get £700 for being mis-sold a car loan

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:46:57 GMT
Millions of people can now claim back around £700 after being mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024.

Good Bad Billionaire

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:31:00 GMT
How Tatyana Kim went from English teacher to head of Russian’s largest online retailer

Business Daily

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT
What happens when a controlling partner takes over your income and spending?