Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 31, 2026 The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals. Read more
Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 30, 2026 Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run. Read more
How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 30, 2026 Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time. Read more
Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 30, 2026 The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China. Read more
Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 30, 2026 Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance. Read more
West Midlands Railway joins publicly owned network Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 29, 2026 The transport secretary says thousands of rail passengers will be using public services from Sunday. Read more
Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 29, 2026 Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one. Read more
Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 29, 2026 Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field. Read more
Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 29, 2026 Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation. Read more
Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 29, 2026 Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response. Read more
Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 29, 2026 Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable. Read more
Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 29, 2026 The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures. Read more
The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 28, 2026 Twenty candidates are hoping to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar. Read more
'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 28, 2026 How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending. Read more
Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 28, 2026 The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April. Read more
Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 28, 2026 The industry has "the toughest year in a generation" as vehicle making falls back to 1952 levels. Read more
Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 28, 2026 Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April. Read more
Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 27, 2026 The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy. Read more
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 26, 2026 India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry. Read more
Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 25, 2026 Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues. Read more
1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 23, 2026 Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly. Read more
Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 23, 2026 Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits. Read more
Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 22, 2026 TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean. Read more
AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 22, 2026 The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges. Read more
How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 21, 2026 The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population. Read more
Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 21, 2026 The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan. Read more
Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 19, 2026 A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices. Read more
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 19, 2026 The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels. Read more
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 19, 2026 The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels. Read more
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 19, 2026 The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels. Read more
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 19, 2026 The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels. Read more
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 19, 2026 The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels. Read more
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 19, 2026 The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels. Read more
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 19, 2026 The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels. Read more
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 19, 2026 The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels. Read more
The threat to the US economy from Trump’s fight with the Fed Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy. Read more
Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows. Read more
Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows. Read more
Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows. Read more
Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows. Read more
Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows. Read more
Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows. Read more
How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work? Read more
'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech. Read more
Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties. Read more
Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties. Read more
US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US. Read more
US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US. Read more
US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US. Read more
US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US. Read more
US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US. Read more
US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US. Read more
US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US. Read more
The Bottom Line Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 15, 2026 Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com. Read more
'We don't need a sticking plaster', say pub owners Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 14, 2026 More than 40 hospitality firms have come together to campaign against tax increases. Read more
Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 14, 2026 Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare. Read more
California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 14, 2026 The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations. Read more
Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 14, 2026 Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes Read more
Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 14, 2026 Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first. Read more
TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 14, 2026 The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached. Read more
No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 14, 2026 The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator. Read more
China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 13, 2026 Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade. Read more
Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 13, 2026 Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary. Read more
Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 12, 2026 Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award. Read more
Why are more bosses sharing the top job? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 12, 2026 More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks. Read more
Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 12, 2026 The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday. Read more
Faisal Islam: Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 12, 2026 Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency. Read more
UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 12, 2026 Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks. Read more
Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 11, 2026 Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich. Read more
Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 11, 2026 Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich. Read more
The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 10, 2026 As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time? Read more
The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 10, 2026 As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time? Read more
'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 10, 2026 Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt. Read more
The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 10, 2026 There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right? Read more
Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 10, 2026 Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle. Read more
Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 09, 2026 Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt. Read more
Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 09, 2026 Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too. Read more
Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 08, 2026 It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images. Read more
Excel: The software that's hard to quit Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 08, 2026 Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data. Read more
Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 08, 2026 The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu. Read more
Elon Musk's Grok AI appears to have made child sexual imagery, says charity Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 08, 2026 It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok Read more
Sportswear firm Castore defends price of football kits Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 08, 2026 Tom Beahon, of sportswear firm Castore, says fans buy official shirts because they can afford to. Read more
The Inquiry Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 08, 2026 Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis? Read more
Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 08, 2026 Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer. Read more
Trump calls for US military spending to rise more than 50% to $1.5tn Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 The president also called on defence firms to increase production or face a crackdown on payouts. Read more
How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade. Read more
Unions accuse McDonald's of 'repeated harassment' against 'mostly teenage' staff Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 It follows a BBC investigation three years ago which exposed a toxic culture at the fast-food chain. Read more
Trump backs ban on institutional investor home purchases Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 Wall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability. Read more
US will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government. Read more
Young people say new driving rules are condescending and expensive Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 Young drivers have spoken to the BBC about how the proposed changes could affect them. Read more
How the new road safety measures could affect you Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists. Read more
Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offer Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead. Read more
What are cold weather payments and who can get them? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells. Read more
Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists. Read more
Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to US Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months. Read more
Fujitsu 'not a parasite' for profiting after Horizon scandal, says boss Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 06, 2026 The European boss of the tech firm said it had been awarded £500m of government contract extentions. Read more
Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 06, 2026 The PM says Labour needs to contrast its "renewal" of the country with Reform's "grievance and division". Read more
Next raises profit forecast to £1.15bn after bumper Christmas sales Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 06, 2026 Festive trading at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand this year. Read more
Electric car discounts are unsustainable, says industry group Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 06, 2026 The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs. Read more
Warm Welcome helps fight cold and isolation Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 06, 2026 This Warm Welcome venue is one of more than 80 across Surrey which are open over the coming months. Read more
Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 06, 2026 The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting Read more
'We became best friends at a warm hub' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 05, 2026 Alan Thompson and Jane Innes were childhood friends and reunited at a community hub in Lincoln. Read more
Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 05, 2026 The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025. Read more
Why are more gamers than ever playing the 2000s classic RuneScape? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 05, 2026 Millions of people have returned to the iconic online game to farm, go on quests and fight big bosses. Read more
The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 05, 2026 Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour. Read more
The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 05, 2026 Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour. Read more
Anonymous crypto gambler made $436,000 on Maduro capture Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 05, 2026 The account placed a $32,000 wager just before Trump announced the Venezuelan leader was in US custody. Read more
Claire's and The Original Factory Shop to enter administration Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 05, 2026 The firms' owner said "alarming" low Christmas trading left both in a "vulnerable" position Read more
Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 05, 2026 Elon Musk's social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content. Read more
US oil companies gain after seizure of Venezuela's Maduro Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 05, 2026 Investors bet the action may open opportunities to tap the country's oil wealth. Read more
Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 05, 2026 Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela. Read more
Warning against 'systematic reliance' on reserves Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 05, 2026 A scrutiny committee says the Manx government's size and scope should be reduced to cut spending. Read more
What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 04, 2026 Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK? Read more
New funding launched for low income households Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 04, 2026 People living in the district can apply for up to £225 of funding in addition to government grants. Read more
Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 04, 2026 Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan. Read more
The French university where spies go for training Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 04, 2026 Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits. Read more
Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas return Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 03, 2026 Career coaches and leaders share practical advice for managing anxiety and overload after the break. Read more
How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 03, 2026 The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty. Read more
How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 01, 2026 Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging. Read more
The Inquiry Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 01, 2026 How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars? Read more