New Year's Eve parties hit by rail strikes and cost of living

New year bookings at bars and restaurants are down due to rail strikes and price rises, industry experts say.

Trump's tax returns released after years-long effort

The former president had long sought to keep his records from being seen by the public.

York records strongest house price rises in 2022

Prices in the historic North Yorkshire city surged by 23.1%, or £69,648, the Halifax bank finds.

Hershey sued in US over metal in dark chocolate claim

The lawsuit alleges that three Hershey products contain harmful levels of lead and cadmium.

Buses: More cuts to services to come, operators warn

Campaigners say a temporary £2 maximum fare will not stem a fall in passengers, amid service cuts.

Deloitte cuts UK office temperatures by 2C to save energy

The consultancy is the latest big company to announce a drive to cut costs and carbon emissions.

Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale

Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified.

Covid in China: US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China

Several other countries have imposed restrictions on travellers from China as Covid cases surge.

December and January strikes: Who is striking and what are their pay claims?

Hundreds of thousands of workers have walked out, or threatened to, causing widespread disruption.

Strikes may continue into 2023, warns TUC union

The TUC says industrial action could spread into next year unless the government enters negotiations.

Energy bills: Changes on 1 January may cause confusion

Slight changes to gas and electricity rates are likely to add only pennies, not pounds, to your bill.

Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax

The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.

China Covid: US considers restrictions on Chinese arrivals

Japan and India have already announced tighter measures as China finally reopens its borders.

Domino's Pizza considers selling Russian business

The firm operating the Russian franchise may sell up, 10 months after the invasion of Ukraine.

Covid in China: People rush to book travel as borders finally reopen

But Chinese tourists will not have unfettered access to all countries - as some impose restrictions.

Strikes: Border Force, rail and driving test staff walk out

About 1,000 workers at six UK airports will resume their walkout over pay and conditions.

Spain announces €10bn help to fight rising prices

PM Pedro Sánchez backs aid for households amid an energy crisis prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine.

Shaws the Drapers enters liquidation after 106 years

About 150 staff are believed to be affected after they were told by email the company will close.

Train strikes: Services expected to start later as latest walkout ends

Passengers are being urged to check travel times as rail workers finish their latest walkout.

Shoppers set to cut spending at Boxing Day sales

The rising cost of living is expected to curb the appetite for post-Christmas bargain-hunting.

UK weather: Ice warnings and rail strikes set for Boxing Day

Warnings for ice and snow are in place in parts of the UK as rail strikes continue on Boxing Day.

Workers over 50 encouraged to end early retirement

It follows a recent report which highlighted early retirement as an issue around a UK labour shortage.

Train strikes: Passengers brace for Christmas Eve disruption

Trains will stop running at around 15:00 on Saturday, as walkouts on the railways and other industries continue.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled?

Strikes and poor weather may cause disruption at airports, but passengers do have rights.

Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers.

Airport strikes: Border Force staff begin Christmas walkout

Travellers arriving in the UK are warned to expect disruption and delays as staff who check passports go on strike.

Online whisky auction house's sales hit £50m

Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer says 2022 has been a record year for some distilleries.

FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail

Prosecutors have accused Sam Bankman-Fried of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

Who is striking? How Christmas and New Year walkouts will affect you

Ambulances, airports and trains - strikes are not taking a Christmas break - by the BBC’s Zoe Conway.

Amazon could be blamed for fake Louboutin shoe ads - EU

Top EU court says Amazon could be held responsible for third-party sales of fake Louboutin shoes.

TransPennine Express cancels more rail services over IT issue

TransPennine Express cancels services for a second day running, due to an ongoing "software issue".

Trump business losses sharply reduced his tax bill

In 2020, the then US president reported negative income and paid no income tax.

Who is striking? How Thursday 22 December’s walkouts will affect you

What you need to know about Thursday's walkout by highway workers, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.

Fresh warning of disruption on airport strike days

A senior Border Force official has said he hopes to keep all airports open as staff strike.

Netflix password sharing may be illegal, says UK government

The Intellectual Property Office said the practice might break criminal and civil law.

H&M: Justin Bieber collection axed after singer's 'trash' criticism

The retailer removed its collection after the star says he didn't approve it or give permission.

The cargo hauling aircraft with no pilots on board

Rejecting deliveries to the doorstep, some drone makers are betting on bigger pilot-free aircraft.

Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found

Elon Musk says he will resign as soon as he finds someone "foolish enough" to take over the job.

Cost of living: If no one comes, we close early, says pub

Almost 90% of pubs are considering shorter opening hours over winter as bills rise, according to a new survey.

3M manufacturing giant to stop making 'forever chemicals'

The firm will stop making the materials that have been linked to a range of health problems.

Elon Musk: Only blue tick users to vote in Twitter polls on policy

The billionaire says he will change the policy on Twitter votes after users say he should step down.

Train drivers announce new January strike date

Workers across 15 rail companies will walk out, adding to strikes already announce by the RMT union.

FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited

The cryptocurrency exchange boss is expected to travel to the US to face fraud charges, the BBC understands.

Decision on energy bill support for businesses postponed

Business groups angry after a decision on extending energy support is put off until the new year.

Alcohol duty to be frozen for further six months

Alcohol prices are set to be frozen until August 2023, when a new system for alcohol taxes is introduced.

Fortnite firm penalised after claims it tricked users

Epic Games pays $520m over claims it violated child privacy laws and tricked players into making purchases.

Treasury announces date of next Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will set out the government's tax and spending plans next spring.

NI households to receive energy payment from January

The £600 is being delivered by the UK government in the absence of ministers at Stormont.

Battery lights vs mains LED bulbs: What's cheaper?

As some shoppers swap mains bulbs for battery lights, we investigate if money is really being saved.

More than 130 bus operators to offer £2 tickets

The government-funded scheme will cap fares in England outside London from 1 January to 31 March.

Twitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms

The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social media sites.

Who is striking? How this coming week’s walkouts will affect you

Useful information on strikes during the week up to Christmas, by the BBC’s Zoe Conway.

Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse

Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange.

Wolford owner Lanvin says luxury is never out of style

Lanvin Group hopes to be the first luxury giant to rise out of Asia.

Rolls-Royce car workers win record pay package worth up to 17.6%

Some 1,200 employees have be awarded a one-off bonus and a double-digit wage rise.

US-China chip war: How the technology dispute is playing out

Washington announced some of the broadest export controls on chipmakers in October.

Royal Mail: Views from both sides of the picket line

The BBC spoke to a striking worker on the picket line and someone who chose to work on Friday.

Twitter bans some journalists who cover Elon Musk

Some reporters for the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post have had their accounts suspended.

Former US President Donald Trump launches $99 NFT collection

They depict the former US president in various guises including a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver.

Smart motorways: Warning safety tech must improve 'urgently'

Safety measures on all-lane running smart motorways must be improved, the transport watchdog says

County Durham Evri staff say parcels will not arrive by Christmas

Families will be "disappointed" this Christmas as Evri tries to deal with backlogs, workers claim.

Social media influencers charged with $100m stock scheme

The defendants allegedly used their platforms to hype stocks before selling them off once the prices rose.

Elon Musk sells $3.6bn of shares in electric car maker Tesla

The sale brings the total of Tesla stocks sold by Mr Musk over the past year to almost $40bn.

Airport security 100ml liquid rule to be scrapped

Restrictions on liquids and removing electrical items from bags are to axed by June 2024.

Buy festive shopping in store, small retailers say

The warning comes as Royal Mail staff walk out in a fight over pay and conditions.

Poor rail services caused by toxic mix, MPs told

There is a "total let-down" for rail passengers in the north of England, a transport committee hears.

UK inflation drops but cost of living remains high

The inflation rate is 10.7% down from 11.1% in the previous month, official figures show.

Hong Kong markets watchdog warns of cryptocurrency platform risks

It comes after the founder of the failed crypto exchange FTX was arrested and charged with fraud.

From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean

As cryptocurrency makes headlines once again, here's a look at the main concepts and what they mean.

Calls for push payment scam refunds for all

Which? says banks should refund all customers who are tricked into sending scammers money.

US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of a scheme to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.

US inflation rate slows as fuel costs fall

US inflation rose 7.1% over the 12 months to the end of November, dropping from 7.7% in October.

Dangerous Christmas lights listed for sale on Amazon and eBay, Which? finds

Testing by consumer group Which? finds some cheap lights fail to meet UK electrical safety regulations.

Rail union boss hits out in row over train strike support

The boss of the UK's biggest rail union insists members support action in a heated exchange with the BBC.

Highest number of days lost to strikes in over 10 years

Some 417,000 working days were lost to industrial action in October - the highest since 2011.

Buy now, pay later: Things you need to know about the loan schemes

With Christmas fast approaching here's what you need to know before borrowing money.

Train strikes: Widespread delays expected as latest walkouts loom

About 40,000 rail workers will start walking out on Tuesday in a row about jobs and pay.

Train strikes: RMT members reject latest Network Rail pay offer

Train strikes will resume on Tuesday and passengers are advised to travel only if absolutely necessary.

UK economy shrinks between August and October

The economy contracted by 0.3% over the three-month period despite a rebound in October.

S Korea says crypto-fugitive Do Kwon is in Serbia

Mr Kwon was charged with fraud and breaches of capital markets law after the implosion of the token.

Coal plants put on standby to supply electricity

National Grid orders coal-fire units to begin warming up as cold weather sweeps the UK and Europe.

Twitter's paid blue tick re-launches after pause

Twitter will once again offer a blue tick badge and additional features for a monthly fee.

Second-hand tech booms as shoppers look for bargains

From phones to exercise bikes, the market for second-hand kit is booming as shoppers search for bargains.

Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes and Christmas post dates?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.

UK weather: All flights suspended at Stansted Airport

Heathrow and Gatwick also cancel flights after fog and snow sweeps the country.

Royal Mail: Views from both sides of the picket line

The BBC speaks to a striking worker on the picket line and someone choosing to work on strike day.

WTO says Trump's US steel tariffs broke global trade rules

The US said it disagreed with the ruling and would not remove the border taxes.

Penguin Random House boss resigns after Simon & Schuster deal fails

The merger of the publishing giant with rival Simon & Schuster was scuppered by competition concerns.

Cost of Living: How to talk to children about a budget Christmas

Some hints and tips to help you manage your children's Christmas expectations.

Santander UK fined £108m over money laundering failings

The bank had "serious and persistent gaps" in anti-money laundering controls, the watchdog finds.

Fired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'

One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots.

Royal Mail workers begin wave of festive strikes

Millions of pieces of mail have been piling up ahead of the action, the CWU union says.

US seeks to block Microsoft from £56bn gaming deal

Microsoft said it would fight to buy Activision Blizzard, the studio behind games such as Call of Duty.

UK weather: Freezing conditions trigger cold weather payments

Temperatures across the UK plummet overnight, dipping as low as -9.1C in the Scottish Highlands.

Ministers consider tougher curbs on strike action

The government is exploring the idea of stopping some emergency service workers from walking out.

TikTok sued by Indiana over security and safety concerns

The app is accused of deceiving users over China's access to data and exposing kids to mature content.

New York Times faces first major walkout since 1970s

More than 1,100 union members are planning to participate in the 8 December stoppage.

'We haven't had a single penny from the Post Office'

Three years after winning in the High Court, hundreds of sub-postmasters are still waiting for compensation.

First UK coal mine in decades approved

Climate experts and Tory MPs argued the Cumbria mine would scupper UK efforts to lower emissions.

Tech layoffs at Meta, Twitter, Amazon: The good people helping Indians find jobs

Tech workers are rallying together to help peers who face having to leave the US after being laid off.

Can I get a cold weather payment and how much are they?

Cold weather payments are available to some as temperatures stay low.

iPhone chip-maker TSMC invests $40bn in Arizona plants

The Taiwan chipmaker triples its US investment amid a chip shortage and the US and China tech war.

Indonesia's new sex laws and what they could mean for tourism

Holiday hotspots like Bali are still recovering from the pandemic - now new laws could derail them again.

BrewDog fruity beer ad banned over five-a-day claim

The controversial brewer is told an advert for its fruit beers could mislead consumers.

The airline policy that cost pregnant flight crew their jobs

Singapore Airlines recently dropped its five-decade-old policy, after demands from human rights groups.

Rural fuel more expensive, says watchdog

Differences in price between urban and rural areas need further investigation, says CMA.

December train strikes: Union told not to hold country 'to ransom'

The new Christmas Eve walkout threatens to hit celebrations and travel over the festive weekend.

Cost of living: 'I couldn't tell the real bills from scams'

People falling behind on bills are being bombarded with letters, calls and texts, a charity says.

Apple self-repair service comes to UK

The tech giant warned that if a repair goes wrong, the device's warranty will no longer be valid.

Meta threatens to remove US news content if new law passes

Facebook's parent company says it will pull news from the platform in the US if a new media law passes.

How our High Streets changed over the Covid lockdowns

Fewer banks and shops, but beauty parlours prosper - BBC analysis of Ordnance Survey data has found.

Miner Glencore pays $180m in latest corruption case

The Swiss-based mining firm strikes deal with Democratic Republic of Congo to settle corruption claims.

Cost of living: New average mortgage rates fall below 6%

The typical interest rate shot up after the mini-budget but lenders are gradually reducing rates.

PwC to close offices at Christmas to save energy

Accountancy giant staff will not be able to work from its main London office over the festive period.

Ukraine war: Oil prices rise as cap on Russian crude looms

The G7 and its allies have agreed to limit the price of Russian oil to $60 a barrel.

Taiwan's front-line battle against mobile phone fraud

How Taiwanese phone fraud fighters are able to warn the world about the latest scams.

India seizes opportunities in African healthcare

The rapid expansion of Indian healthcare firms in Africa has not been without problems.

Train strikes: Firms make first offer in bid to stop Christmas strikes

The Rail Delivery Group makes an offer to the RMT union in the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.

Currys has stopped using Royal Mail due to strikes

The electronics retailer has switched to alternative delivery firms for the time being.

Strikes unfair at Christmas, Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi says

Nadhim Zahawi says President Putin "wants to see" strikes, as he outlines plans to avoid disruption.

Five ways to spend and waste less this Christmas

Experts give tips on how to make your Christmas cheaper, greener and just as joyful.

Cutting energy prices will take years - power boss

The head of energy giant Enel says renewables are key to getting prices back to pre-Ukraine war levels.

Google opens its first UK centre making tech for disabled people

The tech giant will do the work at a new site in London, the first of its kind outside the US.

Rail strike is cancelled - at the cost of paid sick leave

The pandemic and a vicious flu season has re-energised the fight for paid sick leave.

Notpla: UK plastic-alternative developer among £1m Earthshot Prize winners

A London firm which developers nature-friendly packaging is among five climate prize winners.

'5G makes my phone pretty worthless'

Some users are finding the next generation of mobile internet slow and patchy, three years after it launched.

North Korea hit with sanctions after ballistic missile tests

The US Treasury freezes the assets of three North Korean officials following last month's missile tests.

Kanye West no longer to buy Parler social media platform

The rapper has repeatedly made anti-Semitic remarks, alienating business partners and fans.

India remittances set to hit record $100 billion in 2022

Remittances sent to low and middle-income countries have grown by 5% this year, says the World Bank.

BP 'stands to receive blood money’ from Ukraine war

A presidential adviser says the oil giant is could still receive profits from its stake in Russia's Rosneft.

Brexit: Progress on trade deals slower than promised

The UK government is on course to miss its target for signing deals, as exporter numbers fall.