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UK bank customer protection rises to £120,000

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:19:02 GMT

Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses.

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

Funding for 40 Warm Spaces during winter months

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:32:04 GMT

The centres will open to provide warmth and other support to people struggling with energy bills.

Cloudflare apologises for outage which took down X and ChatGPT

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:48:55 GMT

"We apologise to our customers and the Internet in general" the web infrastructure company said.

Oil and gas giant Wood plc sold to Dubai engineering firm

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:40:41 GMT

Shareholders in the Aberdeen-based company overwhelmingly voted to back the takeover offer from Sidara.

The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT

Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity.

Formula 1 tech used to rev-up train wi-fi speeds in new pilot

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:21 GMT

The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection.

Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £22 in January

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:37:05 GMT

The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year.

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

The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:11:41 GMT

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.

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

The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:48:14 GMT

The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.

The Briefing Room

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:48:00 GMT

What are the consequences of the UK's low productivity growth?

Will Trump's tariff rollback lower food prices?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:52:18 GMT

The White House's move to lower tariffs on food items sent a big political signal. But will shoppers see relief?

A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:01:18 GMT

When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.

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 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.

Everything you need to know about the Budget

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:39:55 GMT

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:04:09 GMT

It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system

Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:30:57 GMT

Vital supplies are due to start flowing from the Balkans as energy infrastructure faces sustained Russian attack.

The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:03:14 GMT

From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

Japan tourism and retail stocks slide after row with China over Taiwan

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:32:19 GMT

Tokyo and Beijing are in a dispute over the Japanese prime minister's remarks about Taiwan.

Why debit cards can cost more than credit cards

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:34:35 GMT

Are credit cards 'bad' and debit cards 'good'? Martin Lewis explains why it's not that simple.

Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:46 GMT

Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.

The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:03:14 GMT

From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

Data centre in the shed reduces energy bills to £40

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:29:28 GMT

"It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges.

Hotel adverts banned over misleadingly cheap rooms

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:24:01 GMT

Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea?

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:17:40 GMT

Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.

Judge rules Meta doesn't have monopoly after Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:58:19 GMT

The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up

France investigating Vinted over alleged links to pornographic content

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:11:49 GMT

Some sellers were found to be luring viewers to their personal pages on adult platforms such as OnlyFans.

How my on-air 'brain fog' moment sparked a big debate

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:06:44 GMT

When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response.

UK bank customer protection rises to £120,000

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:19:02 GMT

Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses.

From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:24:18 GMT

With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

Google boss says trillion-dollar AI investment boom has 'elements of irrationality'

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:16:04 GMT

In an exclusive BBC interview, Sundar Pichai hailed artificial intelligence as an "extraordinary moment" but said no company would be immune if bubble burst.

Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £22 in January

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:37:05 GMT

The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year.

The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT

Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity.

How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:11:04 GMT

South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.

Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:59:14 GMT

Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.

Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:13:36 GMT

New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:10 GMT

It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them.

Gangs buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:47:43 GMT

These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge.

The South African start-up bringing tech to townships

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:07:11 GMT

Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

Why the 5G symbol on your phone doesn't mean you have 5G

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:01:08 GMT

New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection.

Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:48:29 GMT

Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:46:10 GMT

Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said.

Businesses are running out of pennies in the US

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:54:31 GMT

Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.

What is the two-child benefit cap and how could it change?

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:22:58 GMT

Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?

The start-up creating science kits for young Africans

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:13:20 GMT

Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:14:09 GMT

Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

Thames Water rescue plan attacked by excluded bidders

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:12:11 GMT

Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK's biggest water utility.

Will quantum be bigger than AI?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:10:59 GMT

The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:28:48 GMT

The coin's release coincides with the 40th anniversary of Queen's legendary 1985 Live Aid performance.

HMRC's suspension of child benefit payments 'cavalier' - MPs

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:03:02 GMT

HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped.

How much gas and electricity does a typical household use?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:45:26 GMT

Typical gas and electricity bills are forecast to fall slightly from January when a new energy price cap began.

Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:03:07 GMT

Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model

Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:40:41 GMT

Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.

Reselling tickets above face value to be banned by government

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:09:43 GMT

Ministers say they will tackle sites offering music, theatre and sport tickets at above face value.

Eight firms under investigation over online pricing

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:48:54 GMT

The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.