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Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:45:46 GMT

A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.

The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:38 GMT

The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:43:55 GMT

Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.

Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:33:40 GMT

The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.

The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:37:23 GMT

A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.

Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:09:57 GMT

A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.

Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:25:14 GMT

The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:29:12 GMT

The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:17:10 GMT

A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:56:03 GMT

The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:14:18 GMT

Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam

Thu, 28 May 2026 02:47:19 GMT

The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.

California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:28:42 GMT

Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Sun, 24 May 2026 01:02:55 GMT

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

Booming AI chip demand helps create two new $1tn club members

Wed, 27 May 2026 02:15:10 GMT

SK Hynix and Micron are the latest tech firms to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:02:48 GMT

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:14:50 GMT

Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.

Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:05:28 GMT

Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.

Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:39:33 GMT

A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

How you can save money on your energy bill

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:13:04 GMT

Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.

The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:58:45 GMT

Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control

Sun, 24 May 2026 23:13:50 GMT

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:25:24 GMT

The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:44:47 GMT

Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:17:36 GMT

Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:45 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

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:03:16 GMT

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:29:46 GMT

Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.

Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad

Fri, 29 May 2026 02:59:49 GMT

Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT

The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:04:14 GMT

Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:36:45 GMT

BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

Why paying £5 for a latte is here to stay

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:58:49 GMT

Poor coffee harvests in Brazil and Vietnam are just some of the factors driving up the price of your morning cup of coffee.

Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:02:43 GMT

The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:32:15 GMT

The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets

Thu, 28 May 2026 02:14:19 GMT

The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.

Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:18:57 GMT

One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:19:14 GMT

Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:01:07 GMT

The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:06:11 GMT

Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?

US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:24:15 GMT

Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:56:44 GMT

BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.

Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:55:45 GMT

Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.

Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:51:39 GMT

Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:54:50 GMT

The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

'I fear for my son's farming future due to costs'

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:13:31 GMT

One farmer says his red diesel costs have risen from £27,000 a year to £54,000.

Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:14:43 GMT

With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

Farmers' warning as milk prices fall below cost

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:23:16 GMT

Farmers worry more family farms will be sold unless dairy prices rise quickly.

Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:55:45 GMT

Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:41 GMT

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:14:24 GMT

New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.