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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:58:17 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
EV drivers could face new tax in Budget
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:42:19 GMT
The BBC understands there have been "conversations" within government about the possibility of a new levy on EVs.
What taxes could rise in the Budget?
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:41:00 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.
Lose weight or lose your jobs, offshore workers told
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:50:38 GMT
Thousands of offshore workers are too heavy for the limitations of helicopter winch systems.
Boeing criminal case linked to deadly 737 crashes dropped
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:34:13 GMT
The judge said he did not believe the decision was in the public interest but he did not have authority to deny the request.
How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:26:40 GMT
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
Former shop worker has 'nightmares' over abuse at work
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:46:08 GMT
A former retail worker from Dundee backs a campaign asking shoppers to treat staff with respect.
MSPs pass land reform which could force break up of huge estates
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:15:34 GMT
The legislation is designed to help reduce the concentration of rural land ownership among a small number of people.
'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:14:09 GMT
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:11:04 GMT
South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.
The Global Story
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT
How a TV ad from an Ontario politician reignited Trump’s trade war against Canada
Will Bank of England governor play Santa or Scrooge on interest rates?
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:16:35 GMT
The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December meeting.
Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:03:09 GMT
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.
Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:04:37 GMT
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.
Tesla plans to pay Musk $1tn - do they really need him that much?
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:31:55 GMT
Shareholders have approved a pay package that puts an astronomical value on Elon Musk's value as a leader.
These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to?
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:04:09 GMT
It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system
Blame game over Air India crash goes on
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:34:27 GMT
A judge in India's Supreme Court has insisted that nobody can blame the aircraft's captain.
The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:00:58 GMT
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea?
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:17:40 GMT
Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.
Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:04 GMT
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
Planned steel investment grants will no longer go ahead
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:27:25 GMT
The government scraps plans for innovation fund saying it wants to prioritise support for primary steel makers.
Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:13:36 GMT
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
Will Bank of England governor play Santa or Scrooge on interest rates?
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:16:35 GMT
The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December meeting.
Eastern Airways goes into administration
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:18:48 GMT
The UK regional airline had a contract with Dutch airline KLM but this has been terminated.
Bank says inflation has 'peaked' as it holds interest rates
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:35:34 GMT
Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month.
Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:32:04 GMT
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla
Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:48:14 GMT
The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.
How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:06:33 GMT
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.
Why AI is being trained in rural India
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:22:10 GMT
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
MP wants Elon Musk's chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:14:53 GMT
SNP MP Pete Wishart says he is seeking legal advice over the "disturbing" AI-generated social media post.
Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:03:07 GMT
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model
Rightmove shares plummet over AI investment plans
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:01:03 GMT
Shares in the property website sink after it cuts profit forecasts to step up investment in AI.
France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:55:23 GMT
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.
The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:13:20 GMT
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.
Busiest US airports to cut thousands of flights due to government shutdown
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:38:51 GMT
Flight capacity will be cut at major airports as air traffic controllers report issues with fatigue amid staff shortages.
How will the EU's new border system work?
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:18:49 GMT
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
The South African start-up bringing tech to townships
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:07:11 GMT
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
McDonald's to introduce sexual harassment training after BBC uncovered abuse of staff
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:01:13 GMT
The announcement by the equality watchdog comes after a BBC investigation into abuse at the restaurant chain.
The savings account offering 50% interest - with a catch
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:42:35 GMT
Martin Lewis explains Help to Save, which is open to some people on universal credit.
King handed Nvidia boss a letter warning of AI dangers
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:40:47 GMT
In the 2023 remarks from the King he said AI was "no less important than the discovery of electricity" but warned the risks must be tackled.
Shoppers are turning to Shein - but some still can't leave Primark
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 02:08:44 GMT
With same-store sales down in the UK and Ireland, some shoppers are leaving Primark to go elsewhere.
Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:54:55 GMT
Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.
Will quantum be bigger than AI?
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:10:59 GMT
The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
Trump unveils deals to lower US weight-loss drug prices
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:25:36 GMT
US President Donald Trump announces agreements with drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
Mone-linked firm PPE Medpro owes £39m in taxes
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:21:44 GMT
Administrator's report shows firm owes £39m to HMRC on top of £148m owed to Department of Health
Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:44:44 GMT
The amount recouped remains a small percentage of the overall cost of asylum accommodation.
Businesses are running out of pennies in the US
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:54:31 GMT
Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.
UK facing sickness bill 'crisis' - what needs to change to get more people working?
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:16:56 GMT
Plans to get more people working pose some challenges for employers, employees and health services.
Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high-stakes hearing
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:39:08 GMT
If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.
The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:11:41 GMT
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.
Why is UK inflation still high?
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:48:06 GMT
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Betting firms 'scaremongering' over tax rises, say MPs
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:08:16 GMT
Rachel Reeves has suggested that she could increase taxes on online bets in the budget.
Bank says inflation has 'peaked' as it holds interest rates
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:35:34 GMT
Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month.
Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:06:35 GMT
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
Texas sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over safety
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 03:26:31 GMT
Roblox said it is "disappointed" that it is being sued based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims".
Why the 5G symbol on your phone doesn't mean you have 5G
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:01:08 GMT
New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection.
The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:13:20 GMT
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.
US and China's different reports of their trade meeting
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:52:27 GMT
Donald Trump says the US can sign a trade deal with China "pretty soon" following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea
ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:22:04 GMT
The talks focus on ITV's free-to-air channels as well as its streaming service, ITV X.
The savings account offering 50% interest - with a catch
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:42:35 GMT
Martin Lewis explains Help to Save, which is open to some people on universal credit.
Grand Theft Auto studio accused of 'union busting' after sacking workers
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:31:14 GMT
A union representing people in the gaming sector said 31 people were fired at Rockstar's UK studios.