Spotify's content filter fails to block explicit lyrics in dozens of hits

Fans are shown swear words and racial slurs in dozens of songs even when explicit content is blocked.

Jeremy Hunt: Less scope for tax cuts in Budget

The chancellor says he wants to "lighten the tax burden" but this has to be done in a "responsible" way.

eBay to pay $59m settlement over sales of pill-making tools

The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing counterfeit pills.

Fed holds interest rates at a 23-year high

The bank says it wants "greater confidence" about inflation cooling before it starts cutting rates.

Elon Musk: $56bn Tesla compensation package voided by court

The lawsuit was filed by a shareholder who argued that it was an inappropriate overpayment.

Microsoft says AI is getting deployed 'at scale'

The tech giant's AI success has caused shares to surge, after its market value passed $3tn.

Sky to cut 1,000 jobs in move towards digital

The firm will cut 4% of its workforce, mainly from its engineering arm, as fewer people use satellites.

Warning cost of car insurance to rise this year

The Financial Conduct Authority says it was "monitoring" the sharp rise in insurance premiums.

Toyota warns 50,000 US vehicle owners to stop driving

The motor industry giant has warned that Takata air bag inflators could explode and kill people.

US weapons sales abroad hit record high in 2023, boosted by Ukraine war

Sales negotiated by the US government spiked 56%, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine stoked demand.

Phone and broadband users face 'unfair' price hikes says Which?

The consumer group says phone and broadband providers should abandon "grossly unfair" plans to raise prices this spring.

Evergrande: Hong Kong judge orders property giant's liquidation

A liquidation order may have little impact in mainland China where most of Evergrande's assets are held.

China's Xi tightens stock market rules after sell-off

Nearly $6tn has been wiped off Chinese and Hong Kong stocks since their most recent peak three years ago.

Car insurance: Young drivers risk fraud to save on costs

Insurance industry says young drivers could be tempted to break the law as insurance gets more expensive.

Disposable vapes to be banned for children's health, government says

Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.

Beauty giant Avon under fire over Russia links

The firm is facing criticism for continuing production and recruiting new sales agents in Russia.

Would it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?

Ofcom has proposed Royal Mail could cut the days it delivers letters to three as part of reforms.

Cuddly toy sellers chase an unlikely audience: 'Kidults'

Toy and games sales fell last year as family finances were stretched but one group is bucking the trend.

Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down

The government says the decision was made with mutual consent - but the Post Office says he was asked to go.

Former Fujitsu UK CEO quits government role

Michael Keegan, who is married to Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, resigns from the Cabinet Office.

Train strikes: When and where are the next walkouts?

Members of the Aslef train drivers' union are taking more action in its long-running dispute over pay.

Government announces second probe of Telegraph sale

The investigation comes after the UAE-backed bidder made last minute changes.

UK-Canada trade rift: What it means for cheese, beef and cars

A pause in talks could mean tougher trading terms for the UK - but what will the impact be on consumers?

GM-owned Cruise admits failures in driverless car accident

Federal prosecutors are investigating its driverless car unit, Cruise.

Alaska Airlines warns of £118m Boeing blowout cost

The troubles at Boeing are spilling over to the rest of the industry.

Hinted tax cuts will be difficult in weak economy - IFS

Promises of tax cuts during election campaigns may have to be rolled back amid economic issues, a new report warns.

Boeing 737 Max 9 cleared to fly after mid-air incident

The planes were grounded after an incident during an Alaska Airlines flight on 5 January.

Tesla warns of "notably lower" sales growth in 2024

It is the latest car company to forecast sagging demand for electric cars.

HS2: Mayors to meet minister about alternatives

West Midlands mayor Andy Street said the plan could involve a dedicated line between the cities.

Santander ups mortgage rates despite fierce competition

The bank's small increase comes as other major lenders are cutting rates amid fierce competition.

Morrisons scraps four-day working week for Bradford head office staff

Staff at the company's Bradford head office will work an extra half-day per week after the changes.

Hinkley C nuclear plant costs could soar to £46bn

EDF says final costs could soar by about a third as it faces a delayed completion date.

United Airlines to lose money over Boeing groundings

United Airlines is the biggest operator of Boeing 737 Max 9 airplanes.

Two million could see energy cut off this winter, charity warns

New research from Citizens Advice suggests many will not be able to top up their prepayment meters.

Bailiff referrals rise by 20% over council debts

A BBC investigation finds Birmingham council tops list with 500% increase between 2022 and 2023.

MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site.

Boeing 737-900ER: Second model to be inspected after 737 Max 9 blowout

The US regulator says the 737-900ER fleet uses the same door design as the grounded 737 Max 9s.

ExxonMobil sues investors to block climate petition

Follow This and Arjuna Capital have called on Exxon to accelerate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Airports to miss deadline for installing scanners

Some will not have all the tech, which will end the 100ml limit on liquids, ready by 1 June.

Start-ups frustrated by HMRC's 'slowness and lack of communication'

Delays and a lack of communication from the tax authority are holding back new businesses, a group says.

I'm working but homeless and bottom of the housing list

A working father finds himself "sofa surfing" amid social housing shortages in Scotland's biggest city.

Tesco tech hitch leaves deliveries in 'shambles'

It is thought thousands of customers were left without their orders due to technical problems.

Supermarket favourites victims of shrinkflation, consumer group Which? says

From tea bags to crisps, supermarket staples are getting smaller, consumer group Which? says.

Red Sea 'scary' for ships' crews, says captain

The captain of a vessel in the Red Sea shares his concerns about the Houthi attacks on shipping.

Fujitsu: MPs seek details on public sector contracts with IT firm

Committee looks to uncover how much money was handed out after Post Office scandal was uncovered.

US stocks surge to record high as market rebounds

Investors have been cheered by hopes that the US central bank's campaign of raising interest rates is over.

Sports Illustrated in further turmoil after AI scandal

The future of the storied sports journalism title is in doubt after its publisher has its licence revoked.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts

Jeremy Hunt tells the BBC that tax cuts would help the economy be more dynamic and grow faster.

Energy standing charges review prompts huge response

Ofgem said 20,000 people had been in touch about the daily fees before consultation closes later on Friday.

Tata Steel: Port Talbot blast furnaces to close with 3,000 expected job losses

Plans to cut jobs in a move to greener steelmaking a "crushing blow" for Port Talbot, unions say.

Post Office scandal: 91-year-old victim 'disgusted' with compensation delay

Ninety-one-year-old Betty Brown says she had to give up her business as she was caring for her ill husband.

Sheryl Sandberg to step down from Meta board

The ex-COO of Facebook is credited with turning the company into a profit powerhouse.

Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2

Intelligence agency GCHQ say pictures of Colossus a reminder of the UK ingenuity that helped defeat Hitler.

Octopus Energy: Bills will fall in April, says boss

The energy company says prices will fall due to lower international wholesale prices.

FBI investigate after ex-Abercrombie boss sex claims

Special agents are now interviewing and issuing subpoenas to potential witnesses, the BBC understands.

Diddy and drinks giant Diageo settle dispute over tequila

A joint statement on Tuesday confirmed Diddy had withdrawn all of his allegations against Diageo.

Ben & Jerry's board calls for Israel ceasefire

The ice cream maker says its statement was consistent with the brand's promotion of peace.

LNER: Train fares simplified in bid to boost passenger numbers

LNER is simplifying train tickets on the East Coast Main Line in a two-year trial from 5 February.

Wage growth slows again as job market stalls

Pay growth in the three months to November eased to 6.6% on average, but is still higher than inflation.

UK's largest nightclub owner calls in administrators

Pryzm-owner Rekom is struggling because of higher energy prices and cost-of-living pressures on clubbers.

Man charged over plot to disrupt London Stock Exchange

Activists had been planning to "lock on" to the building to stop it from opening, police said.

Pothole reports hit a five-year high in 2023

Climate change will worsen potholes but scientists hope new technology will help make them a thing of the past.

AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says

Policymakers should address the "troubling trend", says the organisation's managing director Kristalina Georgieva.

Six held over plot to disrupt London Stock Exchange

Police said the arrests were made in London, Liverpool and Brighton over a "disruptive and damaging stunt".

What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?

Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.

'I had £3,000 stolen via WhatsApp job scam message'

There's been a huge rise in the amount of money being stolen via recruitment scam text and WhatsApp messages.

Boeing's commitment to safety in the spotlight

After a door plug blew off one of its planes, questions are being asked about how seriously Boeing undertakes safety.

Fujitsu Japan remains tight-lipped on the Post Office scandal

In Fujitsu's home market, hardly anyone had heard of the Horizon scandal until this week.

Post Office may face £100m tax bill over victim payouts - experts

It may have underpaid more than £100m in tax while overpaying its senior executives, according to experts.

US Supreme Court will hear Starbucks labour fight

The case has implications for what kind of relief workers can hope for in labour disputes.

Taiwan election: It's not war young voters worry about - it's jobs

With high home prices and stagnant wages, young voters care more about the economy than Beijing's threats.

HelloFresh fined over millions of spam texts and emails

The food delivery firm sent 79 million emails and a million texts during a seven-month campaign.

Oil prices rise after Iran seizes oil tanker

The incident raises prospects of growing conflict in the Middle East, which could impact UK fuel prices.

Pornography review to canvas public's view on issue

Porn stars, parents and the public are invited to answer questions to help advise government.

Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime Video

The tech giant says a new round of job losses is needed to make its business more sustainable.

Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but what are they?

Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade.

Software firm SAP to pay $220m over bribery charges

SAP is one of the world's largest software firms and was investigated over activity in seven countries.

Baby formula price cut helps new parents

Food and drink giant Danone will cut the price of its baby formula range sold to UK retailers.

Boeing admits mistake over plane door blow-out

Boeing's boss Dave Calhoun vows to find the cause of the incident on the Alaska Airlines flight.

Where will all the electric cars be charged?

Lampposts and mobile charging machines are being touted as the answer to charging electric cars.

Fujitsu will be held accountable over Post Office scandal, says government

The firm behind the Horizon software is facing growing calls over its role in the Post Office scandal.

Ministers seeking to speed up Post Office appeals

The government says its plans for victims of the Horizon IT scandal will be published "shortly".

Boeing 737 Max 9: United Airlines finds loose bolts during inspections

The airline finds installation issues, including bolts in need of "tightening", during checks of Boeing planes.

Alaskan Airlines flight 1282: Key questions behind door plug blowout

Many questions remain after a 737 Max Boeing plane suffered a mid-air blowout in the US.

Barclays bank cut 5,000 jobs in cost-saving drive

The reduction is much higher than previously reported and a quarter of the cuts will take place in the UK.

Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to stay grounded as inspections continue

The US aviation regulator says 171 Boeing planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied they are safe.

Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about

The background to the cases of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT.

Boeing's mid-flight blowout a big problem for company

The Alaska Airlines incident could have been much worse, but is still a major issue for the US plane-maker.

Post Office scandal: Rishi Sunak considers measures to clear all victims

The justice secretary is looking into steps to help hundreds of wrongly convicted sub-postmasters.

Flights cancelled as regulator grounds Boeing 737 Max 9s over blowout

The US aviation regulator grounds 737 Max 9s to conduct urgent checks after the incident in Oregon.

FAA grounds 171 Boeing planes after mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines jet

It comes after part of the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 fell off, forcing an emergency landing.

Alaska Airlines plane lands in Portland after losing window

An investigation is under way into what caused the incident on the plane carrying 177 people in Oregon.

Japan earthquake: The tiny firm that alerts millions about disasters

Influenced by a post apocalyptic show, NERV - with just 13 employees - is relied on by millions.

Post Office scandal: Met Police investigate 'potential fraud offences'

It comes as 50 new potential victims of the scandal have contacted lawyers after the airing of a related TV drama.

Spice Girls to feature on commemorative set of stamps for 30th anniversary

It is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp issue to a female pop group.

McDonald's hit by Israel-Gaza 'misinformation'

It is a striking acknowledgment of the impact from the conflict on the burger giant.

Tube and train strikes: When are the January walkouts on the London Underground?

There will be "little to no Tube service" on the London Underground, Transport for London warns.

SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk

A US labour agency says the employees sent an open letter to SpaceX executives, detailing workplace concerns.

FTSE 100 bosses 'earn UK average salary by lunch', says think tank

Bosses of the biggest companies will earn more than the typical worker in the first few days 2024.

A restless Gen Z is reshaping the Chinese Dream

Millions of young Chinese face an uncertain future in the world's second-largest economy.

Gautam Adani: India court declines new inquiry against billionaire

A US research firm has accused Gautam Adani's company of financial fraud, which it denies.

Red Sea attacks could push up prices, UK firms warn

Business leaders say attacks on shipping vessels could cause delays and price rises for UK shoppers.

Depop, Vinted and other apps to share data with tax body

New rules mean online retail platforms including Airbnb and eBay will share more information with HMRC.

China’s BYD closer to taking Tesla's electric car top spot

Elon Musk's Tesla is due to release quarterly production and delivery figures on Tuesday.

Cambridge University trademarks spark rows with firms

Firms are spending thousands registering trademarks after University of Cambridge opposition.

Will hotter heat pumps win over homeowners?

Could a new generation of heat pumps overcome British fears that they can't heat a home.

Period pants could get cheaper after VAT is removed

Shoppers will no longer pay VAT on period pants following a campaign by charities and retailers.

Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires

Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January.