Uniqlo faces China backlash over cotton comments Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 30, 2024 Commentators call for a boycott of the chain in China after it told the BBC it does not use Xinjiang cotton. Read more
Five ways to persuade more people to buy electric cars Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 30, 2024 Demand for electric cars is lower than expected, the industry says. What might help to boost sales? Read more
'I got quick cash in my account but it was too good to be true' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 30, 2024 Criminals are conning young people into using their bank accounts to launder money, fraud experts say. Read more
Al Fayed tried to control me with envelopes of cash says ex-Harrods director Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 29, 2024 Harrods boss manipulated and controlled managers to conceal his crimes, ex-director tells the BBC. Read more
Typhoo Tea falls into administration as sales slide Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 29, 2024 The 120-year-old British tea brand has suffered from falling sales and widening losses. Read more
The specialty coffee wave sweeping small-town India Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 29, 2024 Once restricted to only big cities, high-end specialty coffee chains are finding new customers across India. Read more
Drivers paying more than they should for fuel, says watchdog Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 28, 2024 Fuel retailers' profit margins remain "stubbornly high", the competition watchdog says. Read more
How vital is a company's CEO? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 28, 2024 Boeing, Nike and Starbucks have changed their bosses, but how much difference can one person make? Read more
AI spurs 'revolution' for some visually impaired people Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 27, 2024 AI services that can describe pictures and scenes are helping the visually impaired. Read more
Trump proves he is serious on tariffs - but it's not about trade Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 26, 2024 The US president-elect is using tariffs as a weapon of diplomacy, even coercion, says BBC economics editor Faisal Islam. Read more
Black Friday shoppers warned to be wary of deals Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 26, 2024 Nine out of 10 Black Friday offers are cheaper or the same price at other times of the year, Which? finds. Read more
LinkedIn: We're too boring for kids for social media ban Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 26, 2024 It is one of a number of tech firms pushing back against Australia's plan to ban social media for under-16s. Read more
Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits - minister Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 25, 2024 Liz Kendall says young people will have a responsibility to take up new opportunities for "earning or learning". Read more
From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 25, 2024 Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel. Read more
Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 24, 2024 An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found. Read more
People told to shop around as energy bills rise Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 24, 2024 Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January. Read more
Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits - minister Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 24, 2024 Liz Kendall says young people will have a responsibility to take up new opportunities for "earning or learning". Read more
Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 24, 2024 The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices". Read more
'I was scammed out of £75k by Martin Lewis deepfake advert' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 24, 2024 Des Healey lost £76,000 in a scam using a deepfake of Martin Lewis and Elon Musk. Read more
'London-style' bus services promised for England with £1bn boost Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 23, 2024 The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population. Read more
'I feel sick about signing that phone contract' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 23, 2024 Small businesses say they feel "powerless" to get out of phone contracts amid claims of mis-selling. Read more
The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 22, 2024 Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible. Read more
Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 21, 2024 Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13. Read more
Is nuclear power gaining new energy? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 21, 2024 Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations. Read more
Ford cuts 800 jobs claiming weak demand for electric cars Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 20, 2024 The move is part of a wider restructuring programme, which will see 4,000 posts closed across Europe. Read more
Is nuclear power gaining new energy? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 20, 2024 Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations. Read more
Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 20, 2024 Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer. Read more
Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 19, 2024 There has been outcry from many farmers after changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the Budget. Read more
Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 19, 2024 It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns. Read more
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 18, 2024 Despite surging demand, low-budget carrier Spirit has not posted a full-year profit since 2019. Read more
Roblox to ban young children from messaging others Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 18, 2024 Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time. Read more
Post Office scandal: Who knew what and when? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 17, 2024 What answers did we get from some of the key players at the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal? Read more
X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 17, 2024 Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate. Read more
UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 16, 2024 The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected. Read more
Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 15, 2024 The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers. Read more
Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 15, 2024 Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money. Read more
Bid to soften farm tax change rejected by Treasury Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 14, 2024 The department for rural affairs suggested exempting some older farmers from having to pay, Newsnight is told. Read more
Why Canada could become the next nuclear energy 'superpower' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 14, 2024 With its rich resources, uranium mining companies want Canada to play a key role in fuelling nuclear reactors worldwide. Read more
Inflation progress stalls in US in October Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 13, 2024 Prices in the US rose 2.6% over the 12 months to October, driven by more expensive food and groceries. Read more
An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 13, 2024 It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient. Read more
Shell wins landmark climate case against green groups in Dutch appeal Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 12, 2024 A court throws out a ruling that the gas and oil giant cut its greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
Legal challenge to Rosebank oil field begins Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 12, 2024 Campaigners want to stop the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields, but oil companies say they are vital. Read more
Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 11, 2024 Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises. Read more
'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 11, 2024 The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content. Read more
Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 10, 2024 Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment. Read more
The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 10, 2024 The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office. Read more
China is trying to fix its economy - Trump could derail those plans Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 09, 2024 Trump won the election on a platform of steep import taxes, including tariffs as high as 60% on China. Read more
Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 09, 2024 They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money? Read more
Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 07, 2024 Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast. Read more
Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps November 06, 2024 Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat. Read more