Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 27, 2026 The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown. Read more
The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 26, 2026 Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach. Read more
Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 25, 2026 Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union. Read more
Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 24, 2026 Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April. Read more
Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 23, 2026 Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers. Read more
MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 22, 2026 A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys. Read more
KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 22, 2026 Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens Read more
Funding approved to reduce cold deaths Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 22, 2026 Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years. Read more
Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversy Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 22, 2026 The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities". Read more
Key social issues identified in charity report Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 21, 2026 Each year, Citizens Advice selects social policy areas for analysis based on its clients' issues. Read more
Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 21, 2026 Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read more
File on 4 Investigates Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 21, 2026 Can boxing do more to look after its fighters? Read more
Rare-breed horse centre cuts back amid cost woes Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 21, 2026 The stud continues but a visitor centre and cafe closes as the rare-breed centre takes stock. Read more
Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 19, 2026 The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see". Read more
The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 19, 2026 During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week. Read more
Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 18, 2026 Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups. Read more
Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 18, 2026 Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content. Read more
Bayer offers $7.25bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 17, 2026 The company has faced years of legal battles over Roundup, a weedkiller made by Monsanto. Read more
Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 17, 2026 Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds. Read more
Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 16, 2026 Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design. Read more
Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 16, 2026 The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant. Read more
Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 15, 2026 Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics. Read more
Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 15, 2026 A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices. Read more
The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 15, 2026 Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit. Read more
Last chance for pensioners to get free air fryers Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 15, 2026 The council has handed out 15,000 free air fryers help people with the cost of living. Read more
The Bottom Line Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 14, 2026 Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it? Read more
Rising vet costs leave charity with £400k bill Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 14, 2026 The group, based in Solihull and Wolverhampton, says its vet bills are costing them more. Read more
Is dining out dying out? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 13, 2026 The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money. Read more
Civil service pension backlog 'overwhelmed' Capita, boss says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 12, 2026 Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some. Read more
Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 11, 2026 Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods. Read more
Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 10, 2026 The UK's markets regulator says the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy". Read more
Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 09, 2026 Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel. Read more
The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 09, 2026 A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners. Read more
Can robots ever be graceful? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 08, 2026 Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper. Read more
Epstein emails: So-called 'shady financier' was Andrew's 'trusted money man' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 08, 2026 Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest. Read more
Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 08, 2026 Halifax describes the figure as a "milestone", but potentially daunting for first-time buyers. Read more
City volunteers seek drivers for meal deliveries Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 07, 2026 Friends of Di's Kitchen provides hundreds of meals each week in Wolverhampton. Read more
Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 05, 2026 The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin Read more
Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 05, 2026 Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand. Read more
Pinterest sacks engineers for tracking staff job cuts Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 04, 2026 The social media platform recently announced that it was axing around 15% of its workforce. Read more
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 04, 2026 Interest rates were cut to 3.75% in December and analysts expect at least one further reduction this year. Read more
EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 03, 2026 Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty. Read more
Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 02, 2026 Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz. Read more
School pantries mean 'food on table' for families Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 01, 2026 Food pantries are run by schools in North Yorkshire in a bid to help parents, and tackle food waste. Read more
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 01, 2026 The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998. Read more
Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 01, 2026 The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time. Read more
Rare earths, data centres - India pushes local industry amid global headwinds Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 01, 2026 India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments. Read more
'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps February 01, 2026 The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down". Read more