Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 31, 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
Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 31, 2026 More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs. Read more
Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 31, 2026 The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade. Read more
Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 30, 2026 More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs. Read more
'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 29, 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
Government offers UK adults free AI training for work Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 28, 2026 The online lessons give advice on things such as how to prompt chatbots or complete admin tasks. Read more
Vulnerable missing out on benefits due to online tool Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 27, 2026 Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners. 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 correspondent Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy. Read more
Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 26, 2026 Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues. Read more
Tanker crash captain denies falling asleep Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 26, 2026 Vladimir Motin denies gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the North Sea crash. Read more
Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to help UK police over driving offences Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 25, 2026 The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences. Read more
Food project to 'sneak' kidney beans into diets Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 25, 2026 It is an addition to Hearth Earth's surplus curry offer, which it serves in five locations across Oxford. Read more
What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 25, 2026 While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see. Read more
Retired civil servants left in pension limbo Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 24, 2026 Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator. Read more
'People are often in despair - we see it in their eyes' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 24, 2026 Charity the Message Trust said the shop was formed in response to "desperate need". Read more
'Incredible' response for kids clothes swap shop Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 23, 2026 Since launching, the scheme in Eynsham has supported 240 families in Oxfordshire. Read more
Are things going to get better for your finances? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 23, 2026 As Sir Keir Starmer makes the cost of living a government priority, we unpack the impact on family finances. Read more
How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 22, 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
Next buys shoe chain Russell & Bromley but 33 shops at risk Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 21, 2026 The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next's £2.5m pound offer. Read more
Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 20, 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
Crossing Continents Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 18, 2026 The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer? Read more
Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 17, 2026 Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles. Read more
'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 17, 2026 AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech. Read more
Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 16, 2026 Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal. 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 to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties. Read more
Patients 'skipping GP appointments over fees' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 14, 2026 Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns. Read more
Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 14, 2026 The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield. Read more
Why are more bosses sharing the top job? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 13, 2026 More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks. Read more
Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 13, 2026 A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app. Read more
Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 12, 2026 Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich. Read more
Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 12, 2026 The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant. Read more
Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 11, 2026 The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X. 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
Excel: The software that's hard to quit Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 11, 2026 Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data. Read more
'I had no electricity for six months': American 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
US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 10, 2026 Employment growth for the world's largest economy eased significantly last year. Read more
'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 09, 2026 Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help. Read more
How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 08, 2026 Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade. 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
Next raises profit forecast to £1.15bn after bumper Christmas sales Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 Festive trading at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand this year. Read more
Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 07, 2026 The move is part of the government's new road safety strategy, which plans to reform driving laws in Britain. Read more
The French university where spies go for training Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 05, 2026 Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits. Read more
Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 04, 2026 The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent. Read more
China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 04, 2026 It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales. Read more
The Inquiry Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps January 04, 2026 How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars? Read more