Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:18:08 GMT
A High Court judge said some major car manufacturers did not install a device to cheat emissions testing.

EasyJet agrees to surprise takeover bid as rival US firm swoops in

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:02:45 GMT
The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a recent takeover offer from Castlelake.

'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:33:45 GMT
The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.

Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:42:24 GMT
The man's wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out, officials say.

Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:54:49 GMT
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.

Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:51 GMT
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

We've saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:26:00 GMT
The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.

Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn as shares surge in bumper US listing

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:42:35 GMT
The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.

EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:02:40 GMT
Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".

Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:41:54 GMT
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:09:55 GMT
The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting off many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?

Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:37:11 GMT
Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed

I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:10:10 GMT
The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.

How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:08 GMT
As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:29:31 GMT
Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content.

Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortage risk if gas field not approved

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:20:40 GMT
Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.

Life of Sizewell B extended by another 20 years

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:27:18 GMT
The power plant was due to reach the end of its life in 2035 but will now continue until 2055.

Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:24:05 GMT
Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.

From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:31:56 GMT
The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.

Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:23:33 GMT
Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.

Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:04:44 GMT
No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.

Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:28:03 GMT
The tech giant said people can opt out - but privacy campaigners called it a "recipe for disaster".

Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:53:37 GMT
Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.

Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:47:33 GMT
23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.

Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:06:12 GMT
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:59:00 GMT
The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.

Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:03:28 GMT
Nearly 6,000 social homes are thought to be illegally listed on short-term rental platforms.

Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:11:35 GMT
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:48:55 GMT
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:02:09 GMT
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:23:12 GMT
Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:10:28 GMT
A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:01:11 GMT
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:27:11 GMT
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:11:07 GMT
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:02:05 GMT
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:11:13 GMT
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

Why I sold my business to my staff

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:26:01 GMT
As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:01:48 GMT
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:01:54 GMT
While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:06:30 GMT
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

Should you be switching bank accounts?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:38:50 GMT
Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.

We've saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:26:00 GMT
The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.

Drivers urged to shop around amid 11p fuel gap

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:19:17 GMT
The RAC says motorists are missing out on savings because many are not using price comparison tools.

Why has the price of fish and chips gone up?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:09:26 GMT
One Dorset fish and chip shop says VAT, the war in Ukraine and energy prices are pushing up costs.

Welfare cuts: What's been happening with Pip and universal credit?

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:11:18 GMT
The government commissioned a review into Pip last year after it was forced to water down planned cuts to benefits.

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

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:41 GMT
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

Should you be switching bank accounts?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:38:50 GMT
Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.

How to find lost bank accounts

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:13:37 GMT
How to find lost bank accounts

People Fixing The World

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:30:00 GMT
The people turning life experience into business ideas with funding and other support

Shoppers hit by hidden fees

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:30:54 GMT
Shoppers hit by hidden fees