Railway line reopens after freight train derailment

While the train has been removed, passengers continue to face disruption on Thursday evening.

Sainsbury's hit by card payment issues

The problem is affecting some deliveries and in-store payments at the supermarket.

Warning over new supermarket spending 'challenges'

Consumer groups say the latest loyalty promotions could encourage shoppers to go over budget.

Queen could sell their catalogue to Sony for $1bn

If the sale takes place, it will be the biggest deal of its kind in the history of recorded music.

'I put off starting a family because of a £300 rent rise'

Women share their stories of how they feel renting has held them back in life.

Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike

A full-scale strike at the firm could have an impact on the global supply chains of electronics.

AI products like ChatGPT much hyped but not much used, study says

Latest generation of products not becoming part of people’s "routine internet use", researchers say.

Tackling water shortages with 'Star Wars' tech

'I thought why don’t we give it a try?' said student Swapnil Shrivastav, after inspiration struck.

Joy and disbelief as Post Office convictions quashed

A law quashing convictions from the Horizon IT scandal received Royal Assent late on Friday.

More than 120 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”.

Building society buys Co-op Bank for £780m

The deal will create a financial business with millions of customers and about £89bn worth of assets.

Ex-Post Office boss accused of being in 'la-la land'

Paula Vennells is quizzed on how much she knew about remote access to sub-postmasters' computers

Energy bills to fall again from July under new cap

A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £1,568 a year.

April a washout for shops as sales slump

Retail sales fell by much more than expected last month as heavy rain kept shoppers at home.

Why technology has not transformed building

New technology has yet to transform homebuilding which is still largely a manual task.

Building society buys Co-op Bank for £780m

The deal will create a financial business with millions of customers and about £89bn worth of assets.

Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric cars

He previously warned Chinese car makers would "demolish" rivals if there were no trade barriers.

'People are just not worried about being scammed'

Fraudsters are increasingly using AI, but are people taking the problem seriously enough?

Mike Lynch defends himself in Autonomy fraud trial

Mike Lynch, a tech tycoon once compared to Bill Gates, said his fraud trial was "surreal".

HSBC fined over treatment of customers in difficulty

The City watchdog said that the bank failed customers who has been facing arrears.

Taylor Swift and Olympics scams fuelling fraud

Money lost to fraud fell last year, but purchase and romance scams are on the rise.

Water firms ask for bill rises of between 24% and 91%

Southern Water wants to increase its bills by £436 a year, but is not expected to get approval.

What is it like to fly a plane during turbulence?

Aviation experts tell the BBC what pilots do during turbulence and what passengers should be doing.

Five questions for ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells

The former Post Office boss is due to give evidence to the public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal.

Industry bosses cast doubt on jobs 'bootcamp' plans

The plans will see benefit claimants get training for roles in sectors such as hospitality and care.

Children top up pocket money with extra work

Doing housework and developing side hustles is helping kids top up pocket money, a report claims.

China hits back at US and EU as trade rows deepen

Last week, Washington announce new tariffs on Chinese imports including electric cars and solar panels.

How should countries deal with falling birth rates?

As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.

Who is Paula Vennells? Ex-Post Office boss in Horizon IT inquiry

The ordained priest who led the Post Office from 2012 to 2019 faces three days of questioning at the Horizon Inquiry.

Energy bills predicted to fall by 7% in July

If the forecast proves correct, it would mean a typical annual bill could be £500 lower than last summer.

Boeing boss's £25m pay package approved

Boeing shareholders approved a $33m pay package for outgoing boss Dave Calhoun.

Businessman Tony O'Reilly dies after short illness

He built an international media business which at one stage owned more than 100 newspapers.

Union forming stalled in US Mercedes-Benz

The UAW effort to win members in at Mercedes was a test of a wider resurgence in worker activism.

Fujitsu sacked boss at height of Horizon scandal

Global president Rod Vawdrey then returned to Australia and made millions in a "train wreck" float.

Alan Bates rejects second Post Office compensation offer

The latest offer amounted to around a third of what the campaigner had asked for.

More people seek help for debts as fee scrapped

Debt Relief Orders are available to those on low incomes to clear existing debt and surged as the fee was axed.

The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot

The "grief tech" firms helping users create talking avatars of their dead relatives.

Three ways to win the rental property race

From being first in the queue to being more flexible, here are some tips on how to get ahead in the rental race.

Firms leaving UK 'not a crisis' says stock market boss

Many big firms are delisting in the UK but the London Stock exchange’s chief says there is no need to panic.

People face 23-minute wait for HMRC helplines

Taxpayers are facing 23-minute waits for HM Revenue and Customs helplines, according to a report.

UK mining giant to offload De Beers diamond business

The announcement comes after Anglo American rejected a £34bn takeover bid from rival BHP.

Cow dung's key role in India's energy industry

India is hoping that biogas, produced from farm waste, will curb its reliance on imported gas.

Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese electric cars

The White House said they were a response to unfair policies and intended to protect US jobs.

How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'

From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances.

Warning over 'disastrous' BBC podcast advert plan

The BBC recently announced a plan to introduce advertising in podcasts for some listeners in the UK.

Marvel Rivals apologises after banning negative reviews

The game's developers said the controversial terms gamers were told to agree to was a miscommunication.

Universal Credit claimants must seek 18 hours work

Changes to welfare rules mean universal credit claimants must look for ways to earn more than before.

Shein suppliers still work 75-hour weeks - report

A Swiss pressure group says some staff at Shein suppliers are still working excessive overtime.

Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.

'I'm stuck in my flat due to £4k service charge'

Kasun Kalirai would not have put his flat on the market had it not been for rocketing service charges.

Is social media worth paying for?

As Twitter and Facebook both now offer paid subscription, what impact is it having?

'I got married on a Thursday and saved £3,000'

More couples are choosing to get married on a weekday in order to save money.

How crops are being disaster-proofed

Scientists are creating hardier crops by cross-breeding wild varities and tweaking crop genes.

UK emerged from recession at start of year

The economy grew by 0.6% in the first three months of the year, ending a shallow recession.

Rat remains found in bread triggers Japan recall and refunds

Pasco has recalled 104,000 packs of sliced bread after rat remains were found in at least two packs.

Argentines strike against spending cuts

Schools, banks and many shops close across the country, with train and metro services suspended.

The post-Brexit hard sell for British food in Asia

The UK still lags far behind its main European counterparts, both in terms of sales and reputation.

Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?

Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new programme ideas.

Interest rates expected to stay at 16-year high

The Bank of England will decide interest rates later, but is not expected to cut them until the summer.

Whistleblower: Boeing supplier sent faulty parts

A former quality inspector for Spirit Aerosystems claims he found many defects on parts due for shipping.

EU moves to give profits from Russian assets to Ukraine

EU ambassadors have agreed in principle to use the profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.

FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims

The failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts.

Tame toxic algorithms to protect children, big tech told

Big tech companies will have to make changes to their algorithms to comply with new online safety laws.

'Technical issue' affecting UK airport e-gates

Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester are among major airports impacted by a Border Force issue.

How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'

From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances.

Reeves: Government 'gaslighting' people on economy

The shadow chancellor's speech comes ahead of key figures likely to show the UK emerging from recession.

Boeing faces new probe over 787 inspection doubts

Boeing told US regulators it might not have properly inspected its 787 Dreamliner jets.

Rathlin's only shop avoids closure after £12k fraud

Cyber criminals stole thousands from Rathlin's Co-Op Shop, putting its future in doubt.

Heineken to reopen more than 60 closed pubs

Investment by Dutch brewing giant will create 1,000 new jobs and reopen dozens of closed pubs

Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'

Qantas agrees to pay millions to settle lawsuit accusing it of selling tickets to cancelled flights.

The rise of Sweden's super rich

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires.

How Brexit is not 'done' for Northern Ireland

Events this week show that Brexit will keep rearing its head, writes economics editor John Campbell.

Why mortgage rates are going up, not down

The cost of a new fixed mortgage has risen in recent days, defying many homeowners' hopes and expectations.

Is Zimbabwe zigzagging into further currency chaos?

Traders suffer a case of déjà-vu as any savings are wiped out with a new currency called the Zig.

Worst-ever job interviews: 'We had to crawl and moo'

Dozens of jobseekers tell the BBC about their worst-ever interview experiences.

'Garden floods show need to work with nature'

Insurance scheme urges gardeners to use planting to protect their homes from floods.

Post Office’s expert gave false evidence to court

Expert suggested bug fix which would alter data without branch knowing, but told court that was impossible.

How the computer games industry is embracing AI

Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.

Apple sees biggest fall in sales for a year

Apple's boss fought back doubts over the firm's future growth.

UK forecast to see slowest growth of richest nations next year

The UK economy will remain “sluggish” due to the impact of interest rate rises, the OECD says.

Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit

The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers.

The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs

Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.

Fed holds key interest rate and warns on inflation

The US central bank has left interest rates unchanged again, noting a "lack of further progress" toward lowering inflation.