Wrongly convicted postmasters set for immediate £200k under new deal

New scheme offers immediate redress to those impaced by the Post Office scandal.

What is the 'grey belt' and how many homes could Labour build on it?

Labour has announced plans to build on the "grey belt", as it tries to meet its pledge for 1.5 million homes.

What is happening to winter fuel payments?

Winter fuel payments will now only be paid to pensioners who receive benefits.

Junior doctors offered 22% pay rise in deal to end strike action

It is thought the new pay deal being offered is worth 22%, on average, over two years.

Border zone to be expanded ahead of new EU rules

The port plans to change the location of passport control for passengers arriving to board ferries.

Faisal Islam: 'Bean counters' get their revenge

Experts and officials look like they will get more of a hearing than under the last government.

Venezuela's economy runs on oil - and music

Venezuela's battered economy is one of the key battlegrounds in Sunday's presidential election.

Reeves to axe projects to plug budget black hole

The Chancellor is set to outline immediate cuts worth billions of pounds to plug shortfall.

Drivers 'ripped off' by fuel prices, warns watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority says poor competition cost British motorists £1.6bn last year.

What's behind the global self-storage boom?

Rising rents, e-commerce and available property are contributing to a boom in self-storage.

Actors go on strike over video games AI threat

The union has been in talks with big games studios, like Activision and Walt Disney, for 18 months.

UK secures seabed land deal to boost windfarms

GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects

CrowdStrike backlash over $10 apology voucher

Cybersecurity firm is branded a "clown show" for gesture after an update caused widespread disruption.

Car firms demand more help to meet 2030 petrol ban

Manufacturers say support packages are required to electric vehicles more affordable.

US economy picks up amid heated presidential campaign

Despite steady growth, the economy is a top concern for voters in the US presidential election.

What makes an athletics track fast?

The makers of athletics tracks are tweaking their surfaces to make them faster.

DWP must focus on work not welfare, says minister

Liz Kendall says more attention needs to be given to why people cannot get work, including health and skills.

Google U-turn over long-running plan to ditch cookies

The UK’s privacy watchdog said it was 'disappointed' by the decision not to block internet tracking.

Ryanair set to slash summer fares as profits drop

The airline said cost-concious customers were being "more frugal and cautious".

'I earn £50,000 and can't afford to buy a house'

Renters are four times less likely than current owners to be able to afford a home, research suggests.

Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery

A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.

Car washes and beauty sector to be targeted over immigration

Yvette Cooper said 1,000 civil service staff will be redeployed away from the Rwanda scheme.

The decline of the 'free' coffee

Pret A Manger has become the latest coffee chain to row back on its generous subscription scheme.

How a single IT update caused global havoc

Friday's IT outage is a poignant reminder of how reliant the world has become on devices managed remotely by huge firms.

More UK flight delays expected after IT outages

Airports have said their systems are working but that journeys could be hit by delays and cancellations.

Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos

The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies.

Pay grows at slowest rate for almost two years

The jobs market is showing signs of cooling but wage increases are still outpacing rising prices.

Can we make work meetings more bearable?

The providers of video meetings software are now offering AI tools that help the participants.

Bridgerton and Baby Reindeer drive Netflix sign-ups

Netflix added more than 8 million subscriptions in the quarter, nearly double analyst expectations.

Five big problems the Starmer government has to fix

There are some big and immediate challenges the new government will find hard to ignore.

UK banking giant HSBC names new chief executive

Georges Elhedery joined Europe's biggest lender in 2005 and is currently the firm's finance chief.

Royal Mail will deliver letters forever, vows buyer

Daniel Kretinsky says he will not walk away from the Universal Service Obligation to deliver letters.

Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages

A hacking group says it has leaked internal data from the media giant to protest its use of AI.

Is Brazil's Brics-building worth it?

The Brazilian president sees the Brics as a way to remake the world - but it is dominated by China.

Carpetright close to collapse with 1,800 jobs at risk

The retailer says it intends to appoint administrators while it works to secure extra funding.

EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users

The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users.

Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system

Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers.

Dover port warns of up to two-hour waits at peak times

New EU border checks and travel for the Olympics will increase congestion at the UK's busiest port.

Mortgage competition hots up as rates decision looms

Lenders cut the cost of new mortgages, with hopes of further falls, but many homeowners are still stretched.

Post Office boss to step back to prepare for inquiry

Nick Read will step back from his duties to focus on preparing for the final stage of the Horizon IT inquiry.

Millions of people not working is ‘unacceptable’ says Labour

Rising levels of worklessness require "immediate action", the new Labour government has said.

Will K-pop's AI experiment pay off?

Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided.

Carney: Household bills will fall with new tech

Green technologies will help drive down bills by the end of the decade after initial investment, he says.

Water bills: How much will I be charged?

The regulator sets price limits, but water bills vary across the country.

Union calls Tata jobs talks extremely positive

Tata Steel will close the second of its Port Talbot blast furnaces in September.

Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack

Ticketmaster customers have been advised to sign up to a cyber security service after a hack in May.

China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country.

Carlsberg to buy Robinsons squash maker Britvic

The Danish brewer hopes buying Britvic will help grow its business in the soft drinks sector.

China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country.

Is AI the answer for better government services?

Governments are experimenting with AI chatbots that can give help and advice.

WTO chief warns against global trade breakdown

The boss of the World Trade Organization warns the global economy is facing numerous challenges.

Faisal Islam: Labour must act now to reboot the economy

The cautious approach Labour took in the election campaign of not offering a lot cannot last into government, says the BBC's economics editor.

Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo?

A Texas start-up is developing cargo gliders that would be towed behind a jet.

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?

Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks

The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped.

Would having an AI boss be better than your current human one?

Companies are now experimenting with using AI systems to manage their staff.

Tesla surprises with better than expected car sales

The electric car maker sold more cars than expected this spring, raising hopes of a revival.

How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI.

Levelling up: Can the next government help the UK games industry?

Despite it bringing an estimated £6bn to the UK economy, politicians don't tend to talk about gaming.

The fastest data in the world

Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.

UK planning laws deter investment, says drugs giant

Dave Ricks says he had considered building a factory in the UK, but chose another country instead.

Boeing to get 'sweetheart deal' - victims' lawyer

The deal includes a fine, three years of probation and safety audits, according to a lawyer representing the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes.