Uniqlo faces China backlash over cotton comments

Commentators call for a boycott of the chain in China after it told the BBC it does not use Xinjiang cotton.

'I got quick cash in my account but it was too good to be true'

Criminals are conning young people into using their bank accounts to launder money, fraud experts say.

Al Fayed tried to control me with envelopes of cash says ex-Harrods director

Harrods boss manipulated and controlled managers to conceal his crimes, ex-director tells the BBC.

The specialty coffee wave sweeping small-town India

Once restricted to only big cities, high-end specialty coffee chains are finding new customers across India.

How vital is a company's CEO?

Boeing, Nike and Starbucks have changed their bosses, but how much difference can one person make?

Czech billionaire closes in on deal to buy Royal Mail

Daniel Kretinsky is understood to have offered a series of concessions to the UK government.

AI spurs 'revolution' for some visually impaired people

AI services that can describe pictures and scenes are helping the visually impaired.

Trump proves he is serious on tariffs - but it's not about trade

The US president-elect is using tariffs as a weapon of diplomacy, even coercion, says BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

Online slots gambling to be limited to £5 per spin

The government says reforms will reduce gambling-related harm and raise funds to treat addiction.

Black Friday shoppers warned to be wary of deals

Nine out of 10 Black Friday offers are cheaper or the same price at other times of the year, Which? finds.

LinkedIn: We're too boring for kids for social media ban

It is one of a number of tech firms pushing back against Australia's plan to ban social media for under-16s.

From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars

Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel.

Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'

An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found.

From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars

Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel.

People told to shop around as energy bills rise

Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.

Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits - minister

Liz Kendall says young people will have a responsibility to take up new opportunities for "earning or learning".

'I was scammed out of £75k by Martin Lewis deepfake advert'

Des Healey lost £76,000 in a scam using a deepfake of Martin Lewis and Elon Musk.

Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m

The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".

'We are being robbed': Homeowners feel trapped by rising fees

Residents say as costs surge basic maintenance and administrative duties are not being fulfilled.

The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible

Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.

The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible

Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.

Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'

An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found.

US charges Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraud

The Adani Group has denied the allegations of bribery and fraud, calling them "baseless".

E.On to pay £14.5m to customers after bill error

The energy supplier agrees to pay after it failed to issue credit to customers cancelling contracts.

Northern Rail passengers hit out at 'rubbish' service

The struggling rail firm has come up with a plan to help it improve services.

Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns.

Mulberry cuts jobs in ‘rebuild’ after poor sales

The company's newly-appointed CEO says the luxury goods industry faces "significant uncertainty".

Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time.

EV targets 'will not be weakened' despite pressure

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says the rules will remain, but car firms warn they are too strict.

Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart'

Post Office scandal: Who knew what and when?

What answers did we get from some of the key players at the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal?

Bus services across England to share £1bn boost

The government says it wants London-style bus services in every corner of England.

UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed

The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

Typhoo Tea teeters on the brink of administration

The loss-making firm is attempting a turnaround amid a break-in and fire at its former factory.

Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short

Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.

Bid to soften farm tax change rejected by Treasury

The department for rural affairs suggested exempting some older farmers from having to pay, Newsnight is told.

Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short

Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.

Why Canada could become the next nuclear energy 'superpower'

With its rich resources, uranium mining companies want Canada to play a key role in fuelling nuclear reactors worldwide.

Inflation progress stalls in US in October

Prices in the US rose 2.6% over the 12 months to October, driven by more expensive food and groceries.

An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?

It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.

Train firms face review over fare dodging penalties

The way firms deal with fare evasion will be examined amid concern about how passengers are treated.

Seven wild moments from the turbulent story of Bitcoin

Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.

Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.

An energy efficient home - is it worth the cost?

It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.

'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'

The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.

Wessex Water fined £500,000 over fish deaths

The company is handed its second biggest fine over the deaths of thousands of fish in two rivers.

Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests

Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.

Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks

Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.

The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops

The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.

Harrods boss tells BBC he is 'dreadfully sorry' for Al Fayed abuse

It is the first time the managing director of the luxury store has personally apologised on camera.

Will Trump's victory spark a global trade war?

Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.

Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks

Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.

Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses

Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.

US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.

Asda to cut 475 jobs and reduce hybrid working

The retailer says it is restructuring the business amid a challenging market.

Primark considers investing outside UK due to Budget

The chief executive is concerned that the High Street will "bear the weight" of tax rises.

Tube strikes called off after union talks

London Underground drivers were due to walk out on 7 and 12 November.

Netflix Europe offices raided in tax fraud probe

The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022.

Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end

Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

The house paints that promise much more than colour

Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.

US jobs growth slows sharply as election looms

Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, much lower than the 223,000 created in September, figures show.

Value for Money tsar linked to string of overspends

David Goldstone has previously worked as an executive on the Olympics, Parliament's restoration and HS2.

Six ways the Budget will affect you if you're under 25

Among the policies announced by the chancellor, some will have a direct impact on younger people.