Oil prices tumble after Israel agrees to Iran ceasefire

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:58:15 GMT
Crude has dropped by more than 5% with prices now below the level when Israel first launched its attack.

Google may be forced to link to rival search platforms in the UK

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:02:12 GMT
The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open up the UK search market.

'A slap in the face' - Asos bans shoppers for making too many returns

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:21:01 GMT
The retailer has been cracking down on customers with high return rates - but some say it is unfair.

US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:39:09 GMT
Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane.

UK vows to spend 5% of GDP on national security by 2035

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:45:33 GMT
The announcement comes ahead of a two-day Nato summit in the Netherlands.

Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:08:19 GMT
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.

Israel-Iran conflict disrupts Middle East flights

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:35:36 GMT
Airlines scramble to cancel and reroute flights after Doha and Dubai airports shut briefly.

How the attacks on Iran could affect energy bills and petrol prices

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:02:31 GMT
Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.

Cheaper energy part of 10-year plan for industry

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:35:55 GMT
Plans to cut energy bills by up to 25% for more than 7,000 UK businesses is announced alongside other plans to boost growth.

Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:05:17 GMT
Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences.

How China made electric vehicles mainstream

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:17:26 GMT
The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs.

US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:12:30 GMT
Iran's Press TV had earlier reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait.

Let non-doms pay £250,000 and avoid some UK tax - Farage

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:33:29 GMT
The Reform UK leader says money raised from the policy would go to the lowest-paid 10% of full-time workers.

Dating app scam victims told 'don't suffer in silence'

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:13:38 GMT
Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger.

Tesla robotaxi 'low-key' launch in Texas

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:52:41 GMT
Tesla hopes to rival firms already offering driverless ride-hailing in the US and around the world, such as Waymo, Zoox and Baidu.

FedEx founder and former boss Fred Smith dies aged 80

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:22:55 GMT
The Vietnam War veteran started the firm in 1973 with 14 planes before it became a global brand.

River Island set to close 33 shops

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:28:30 GMT
The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs.

'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:47:27 GMT
Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023.

Thames Water nationalisation prep 'stepped up'

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:36:34 GMT
The Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government "stand ready for all eventualities".

BBC threatens AI firm with legal action over unauthorised content use

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:57:46 GMT
It is first time that the BBC has taken such action regarding alleged scraping of its content for AI.

Telegram boss says he will leave fortune to over 100 children he has fathered

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 01:11:24 GMT
The technology tycoon said his children would not have access to their inheritance for 30 years.

'Crumbling' hospitals, schools and courts to get funding boost

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:45:29 GMT
The announcements on Thursday focussed on what the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones called a "soaring maintenance backlog".

Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 02:59:16 GMT
The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power.

New emissions guidance for oil and gas projects

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:12:57 GMT
This guidance will determine whether production can go ahead in the controversial Scottish fields, Rosebank and Jackdaw.

Millions more to get £150 off energy bills

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:00:16 GMT
The criteria has changed so 2.7 million more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.

Old meter switch-off is pushed back

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:01:47 GMT
Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says

Texas Instruments pledges 'historic' $60bn US chip investment

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:19:57 GMT
The announcement comes as Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in America.

Russia's economy is down but not out

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:07:33 GMT
The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.

Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:02:58 GMT
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?

Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.

Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:07:49 GMT
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:53:06 GMT
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

Indian scientists search for the perfect apple

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:05:53 GMT
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.

A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:12:36 GMT
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.

US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:07:17 GMT
Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:01:54 GMT
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.

Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:05:19 GMT
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:01:27 GMT
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.

The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:04:45 GMT
Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.

Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters

Wed, 28 May 2025 23:06:39 GMT
Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.

'We make more money from weddings now than farming'

Tue, 27 May 2025 23:29:27 GMT
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation

Mon, 26 May 2025 23:03:01 GMT
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.

Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow

Sun, 25 May 2025 23:11:04 GMT
Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.

Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up

Sat, 24 May 2025 23:18:06 GMT
Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.

How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job

Wed, 21 May 2025 21:40:22 GMT
Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.

Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?

Tue, 20 May 2025 23:01:50 GMT
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.

What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:06:31 GMT
More than 100 Labour MPs are trying to block the government's planned changes to the benefits system.

London funeral costs highest in UK, report finds

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 07:14:50 GMT
The average price in 2024 was £5,449, which is a 5.4% increase on the year before, the report says.

Working at pantry 'helps me communicate better'

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:46:56 GMT
The social supermarket in North Shields is a lifeline for struggling families, the council says.

Young people face 'soul-destroying' struggle to buy first homes

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 05:52:53 GMT
One would-be buyer says a mortgage broker advised her to ask for a pay rise or find a partner.

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT
From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:59:04 GMT
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

The Briefing Room

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT
From McKinley to Trump, the rise, fall and rise again of US tariffs.

Are house prices too high to get on the property ladder?

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:34:53 GMT
New data shows record house price rises are currently "centred" in south Wales.