Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:41:32 GMT
What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?

How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:11:32 GMT
The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.

Goodwin considers selling part of defence business

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:22:51 GMT
The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.

Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:03:55 GMT
Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.

Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:22:03 GMT
The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.

Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:03:48 GMT
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:04:40 GMT
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:32:41 GMT
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:03:35 GMT
The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.

EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:35:32 GMT
The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:59:34 GMT
A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:19:59 GMT
Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:45:22 GMT
Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:50:54 GMT
Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:34:42 GMT
Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.

Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:06:26 GMT
The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.

Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:53:58 GMT
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.

US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:23:05 GMT
The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but there's a big squeeze on profits.

Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:19:40 GMT
Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.

Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:10:03 GMT
People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.

'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:42:17 GMT
Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?

Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:18:02 GMT
The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

Trump administration pays back $100bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:39:48 GMT
It represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected under the policy, with billions still to be repaid.

Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:37:08 GMT
Gianni Infantino will remain Fifa president after receiving backing from senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors in his controversial private investment plans.

Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:06:43 GMT
A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.

Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:10:02 GMT
The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.

Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:53:01 GMT
This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:21:08 GMT
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:10:00 GMT
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:21:47 GMT
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:20:15 GMT
The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:04:09 GMT
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:08:29 GMT
Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:55:58 GMT
Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.

Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:06 GMT
Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:41 GMT
The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:18:03 GMT
Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:04:58 GMT
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:19:34 GMT
A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living.

Jeweller 'priced out' of Christmas market stall this year

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:34:33 GMT
Alex says a change in operator and rise in costs means this is the first winter she will not be renting a stall.

Mums hope school uniform swap will help families

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:23:44 GMT
Items were donated to the pair for a swap event held in Tavistock Library.

Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:19:25 GMT
The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.

The homeowners selling up for a life on the water

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:09:04 GMT
Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.

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?

The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:44:47 GMT
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

What do people want from Argos?

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:04:21 GMT
As Sainsbury agrees to sell Argos for £120m, we ask people if they still shop there, and what the new owners can do to compete with big online retailers like Amazon.

Business Daily

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions?

What happened to the internet?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:59:33 GMT
Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of... broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?

How the dry weather affects your supermarket shop

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:12:08 GMT
Tomos Morgan visits farm in Vale of Glamorgan to explain how the hot and dry spell affects crops.

Assignment

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT
How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub