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Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:23:48 GMT

Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:03:31 GMT

As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.

Cost of living concerns in St Helier Central

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:35:28 GMT

The BBC has heard concerns about poverty and cost of living from St Helier Central voters.

'Not having a proper funeral left me with painful memories'

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:24:21 GMT

Ed Cullen says his mum had an unattended cremation which saved money but was "devastating" for him.

Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:33:53 GMT

Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.

X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:57:30 GMT

Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:28:23 GMT

Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

Woman in bank row over depositing £900 HMRC cheque

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:56:38 GMT

Annabel Yates says she faces a 94 mile round trip to bank a cheque because of changes at Lloyds.

Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:49:30 GMT

Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.

Warning higher Europe air fares 'inevitable' due to Iran war

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:03:15 GMT

Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss.

AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:01:20 GMT

Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:43:28 GMT

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:30:01 GMT

Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.

Major police operation targets drug and knife crime

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:30 GMT

West Midlands Police brings Operation Fearless to Handsworth.

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

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?

Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:34:59 GMT

While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV?

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:50:27 GMT

The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:45 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

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:03:16 GMT

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:10:45 GMT

Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.

Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed

Fri, 15 May 2026 21:50:14 GMT

There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:11:37 GMT

It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:02:48 GMT

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:49:05 GMT

The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.

'Vicious circle of rising costs is fuelling crisis for traders'

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:49:11 GMT

"Dried apricots 12 months ago were £35 for a 12kg box, now they're £100 a box," says cheesemonger.

Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:08:42 GMT

The UK economy is showing resilience – it’s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.

UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:53:21 GMT

The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:01:07 GMT

The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:25:14 GMT

The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:04:20 GMT

Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.

US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:55 GMT

An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".

India's Adanis agree to pay $18m to settle civil fraud case in the US

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:41:19 GMT

The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied.

'We need working-class voices to enrich culture'

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:15:37 GMT

Northumberland journalist Kate Pasola says there is a need to break down socioeconomic barriers.

How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners?

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:08:41 GMT

The BBC Politics London show asks three bodies which policies could improve Londoners' lives.

Changes to PIP payments

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:29:47 GMT

Finance expert Laura Pomfret explains to PIP payments.

Jitters on oil and bond markets as US-Iran peace talks stall

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:13:56 GMT

Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.

Honda makes its first annual loss in 70 years

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:25:07 GMT

The firm will now pivot away from scrapping its target for all of its vehicles to be electric by 2040.

Heathrow rival could lead expansion, watchdog says

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:08:28 GMT

The aviation watchdog is considering new rules for Heathrow ahead of its possible expansion.

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:07:56 GMT

A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:06:17 GMT

Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:18:57 GMT

One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:58:36 GMT

The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.

Tube strikes called off by RMT union

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:25:14 GMT

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.

'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:44:32 GMT

John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.

Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:27:55 GMT

The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.

Watch: What was argued at the Musk-Altman trial?

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:43:48 GMT

It's the jury's turn to deliberate in the showdown over OpenAI that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech against each other.

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT

The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Swatch stores close for second day after crowds

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:35:24 GMT

The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.

How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:13:11 GMT

The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.

Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:08:37 GMT

The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

The Food Chain

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:01:00 GMT

How batch cooking can save time, money and food waste