Barbie movie: Warner Bros Japan sorry for replying to atom bomb memes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 31, 2023 The Official Barbie Movie account is criticised for replying to images which made fun of atomic bombs. Read more
Food price inflation slows to lowest level this year Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 31, 2023 But overall, shop prices are still 7.6% higher this July compared with a year ago. Read more
Farage says Coutts is offering to keep his accounts open Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 31, 2023 Nigel Farage says the bank has offered to reinstate both his personal and business accounts. Read more
Affordable housing: 'Invisible' renters earning £30k not eligible Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 31, 2023 People with enough money to rent affordable housing are being told their incomes are too low. Read more
Twitter accused of bullying anti-hate campaigners Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 31, 2023 A social media monitoring group says legal threats sent by X Corp are an attempt to "silence criticism". Read more
The return of cargo-carrying sail ships Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 31, 2023 As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback. Read more
What is an oil and gas licence? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 31, 2023 The government is offering energy firms North Sea permits but what do they allow them to do? Read more
Renewables, nuclear and fossil fuels: The UK's changing energy mix Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 31, 2023 To meet climate change targets, more of the UK's energy needs to come from low-carbon sources. Read more
Italy joining China's Belt and Road Initiative was atrocious move, defence minister says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 30, 2023 Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says the Belt and Road scheme has not benefitted his country. Read more
Rishi Sunak to set out energy security plans in Scotland Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 30, 2023 The prime minister is expected to announce millions of pounds of funding for a carbon capture project. Read more
Key consumer protection powers come into force Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 30, 2023 The Consumer Duty should put more onus on financial firms to ensure customers are dealt with fairly. Read more
Do you need a degree to work in tech? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 30, 2023 Big tech firms like IBM are no longer asking for degrees when hiring staff. Read more
Nigel Farage launches website over de-banking 'scandal' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 30, 2023 It comes after two banking bosses quit over the row about the closure of Mr Farage's Coutts account. Read more
Twitter restores Kanye West's account after ban Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 29, 2023 The US rapper was accused of violating the rules on the social media platform now known as X. Read more
HS2: Rail link rated 'unachievable' by infrastructure watchdog Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 29, 2023 The IPA gave the project a "red" warning, raising issues related to budgets and schedules. Read more
Energy security: Rishi Sunak to meet leaders over energy security plans Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 29, 2023 The prime minister is facing calls from some Conservative MPs to rethink certain green policies. Read more
'The cost of living started my shoplifting': Why stealing goods is on the rise Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 29, 2023 With shoplifting on the rise, we speak to some people about why they do it and others about their experiences facing it. Read more
WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 29, 2023 Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more. Read more
Royal Mail: Three days left to use non-barcoded stamps Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 28, 2023 People will not be able to use standard stamps without a barcode after Monday 31 July, says Royal Mail. Read more
NatWest row: Not helpful if chairman quits over Nigel Farage, says minister Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 28, 2023 Andrew Griffith's comments come after PM Rishi Sunak refused to back Sir Howard Davies. Read more
Disabled flyers angry at airline 'double charging' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 27, 2023 Many carriers do not follow official guidance on reduced prices for care assistants, the BBC finds. Read more
Netflix touts $900k AI jobs amid Hollywood strikes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 27, 2023 The job posting amid a strike partly driven by AI fears triggers an angry reaction from actors. Read more
Gina Miller's political party bank account to be closed Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 27, 2023 Monzo initially refused to tell the anti-Brexit campaigner why the account was being shut down. Read more
Tupperware: Why have the troubled firm's shares surged? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 27, 2023 The 77-year-old company warned in April that it could go bust unless it quickly raised new financing. Read more
Google: Don't trust what our chatbot Bard tells you Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 27, 2023 The firm says users should check the accuracy of answers Bard provides with its traditional search engine. Read more
Hollywood writers fear losing work to AI Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 27, 2023 US movie and TV writers have been on strike since May with artificial intelligence a core issue. Read more
Semiconductors: Can India become a global chip powerhouse? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 27, 2023 Semiconductors power every aspect of modern life, from computers and smartphones to cars. Read more
E-bike battery fires spark call to regulate like fireworks Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 26, 2023 A charity says batteries for e-bikes should require third-party approval before being sold in the UK. Read more
Barbie: Toy maker Mattel looks to more movies as sales fall Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 26, 2023 The comments come as Mattel reported a 12% fall in sales for the three months to the end of June. Read more
Excitement over Threads fades but users return to app Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 26, 2023 Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg expresses pride in the launch of his new social media app. Read more
Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 26, 2023 A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets. Read more
Rail ticket office mass closure consultation extended Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 26, 2023 There will be least another month to respond to plans to close hundreds of rail ticket offices, the BBC understands Read more
NatWest boss Dame Alison Rose to step down after row over Nigel Farage account Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 25, 2023 The bank's chief executive is to quit after coming under pressure in row over Nigel Farage account. Read more
Renting reforms needed now not later, say charities Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 25, 2023 A group of charities wants the government to speed up plans to overhaul private renting in England. Read more
Travel recovery to boost global economy, says IMF Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 25, 2023 World economy expected to grow 3% this year but inflation and interest rates pose risk, says IMF. Read more
Rare Apple computer trainers on sale for $50,000 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 25, 2023 The iconic pair were a limited edition made in the 1990's only for employees. Read more
Petrol and diesel car ban immovable, says Michael Gove Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 25, 2023 The government is facing calls from senior Tories to ditch what they see as unpopular green policies. Read more
Marmite maker Unilever's sales soar after hiking prices Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 25, 2023 The consumer goods giant reports growth based almost entirely on lifting its prices. Read more
Reports of modern slavery double in UK care sector Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 24, 2023 A victim paid just £2 an hour describes her ordeal as investigators make the care industry a "top priority". Read more
Worldcoin: Sam Altman launches eyeball scanning crypto coin Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 24, 2023 Thousands of people scan their irises on first official launch day of "dystopian" crypto project. Read more
Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 24, 2023 For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers. Read more
UK venture capital firms failing to invest in women and minorities, say MPs Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 24, 2023 The venture capital industry comes under fire from MPs over lack of diversity in investments. Read more
'I feel manipulated’: The 'debt help' ads targeting struggling mums Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 24, 2023 Social media posts are targeting people in problem debt with a product that could leave them worse off. Read more
'Quickie' divorces and will writing to be investigated Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 24, 2023 The UK's competition watchdog is to investigate unregulated legal services following consumer complaints. Read more
Greece fires: What are holidaymakers' rights? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 24, 2023 Some airlines are continuing to fly to the islands but can you cancel your flight and get a refund? Read more
Barbie breaks box office records in US Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 23, 2023 Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m. Read more
Elon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 23, 2023 The Twitter owner says he wants to replace the logo with an "X". Read more
Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 23, 2023 The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted. Read more
Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 23, 2023 Minister calls meeting with 19 banks over concerns accounts are closed due to political views. Read more
UK inflation and interest rates high - how do other economies compare? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps July 22, 2023 UK inflation and interest rates are high but if you include growth, jobs and taxes its a mixed picture. Read more