Thursday, October 23, 2025

Millions of UK Apple users could get pay-out after court ruling

Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal

Trump says Putin talks 'don't go anywhere' as he imposes new sanctions

The US has announced new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies, over continued fighting in Ukraine.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Relief over inflation, but what now for the Budget?

Prices rise slower than expected in the year to September while the chancellor hints at help in the Budget.

Why Beyond Meat shares have surged 1,000% in four days

Shares in the struggling plant-based meat company have rallied as retail traders pile onto stock.

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

Reeves plans to 'scrap needless form filling' for firms

The chancellor acknowledged that for many people the economy was "not working as it should" and said the reforms would boost growth.

Community group continues to fight food poverty

Positive Community Action (PCA) also delivers food to families experiencing financial hardship.

Monday, October 20, 2025

The two words you need to help you push back at work

Ambition and work ethic help us succeed, but how can we stop drive damaging our health?

Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week with global finance elite

After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook.

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure

President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, says Greene King boss

Young adults are drinking less, so the likes of Nick Mackenzie are having to expand the appeal of pubs.

China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths

China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets.

Friday, October 17, 2025

Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US

The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry.

'You are willing to lose the money, but not the person' says romance scam victim

Varun Yadav lost his entire life savings after he was a victim of romance fraud on a dating app.

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Thousands in UK sue Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks

The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, seen by the BBC.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Why AI is being trained in rural India

Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.

As US shutdown starts to bite, how much could it hit economy?

As workers start to miss pay, the impact of the shutdown will start to ripple out across industries.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Trump tariffs on kitchen cabinets and lumber come into force

There are concerns the new levies, meant to protect US manufacturers, could raise housing costs.

US-China trade tensions back as port fees take effect

New US tariffs on imported timber, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture also came into effect on Tuesday.

Monday, October 13, 2025

Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution

Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts.

Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?

The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.

Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China.

Sunday, October 12, 2025

I asked AI to plan my dream summer holiday. Here's how it turned out

Holiday-makers say AI-powered chatbots really help organise where to go - but some things need double-checking.

How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

I asked AI to plan my dream summer holiday. Here's how it turned out

Holiday-makers say AI-powered chatbots really help organise where to go - but some things need double-checking.

OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT

The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts.

Saturday, October 11, 2025

The Inquiry

Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?

The Inquiry

Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?

Good Bad Billionaire

How Tatyana Kim went from English teacher to head of Russian’s largest online retailer

Friday, October 10, 2025

Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

Thursday, October 9, 2025

US makes peso purchase in controversial $20bn Argentina rescue plan

The US has taken the next step to support Argentina and its president, Trump ally Javier Milei.

All Post Office Horizon victims entitled to free legal advice for first time

Responding to the first stage of the inquiry into the scandal, the government said it had accepted all but one of the recommendations.

Sunak joins Microsoft and AI firm as paid adviser

The former prime minister has been told not to lobby the UK government by the appointments watchdog.

Pubs could stay open longer under licensing reforms

Changes to licensing rules could see relaxed rules around live music and serving food outside.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Two teenagers arrested over cyber-attack on nursery chain

Hackers were said to have stolen the photographs, names and addresses of about 8,000 children.

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

DPD deliveries could face disruption as drivers refuse to work over pay row

The delivery firm could face disruption after some of its drivers refuse to work in a dispute over payments.

Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published plans for a payout scheme. Here's how it works.

Monday, October 6, 2025

The true cost of cyber attacks - and the business weak spots that allow them to happen

Are this year's major attacks the "cumulative effect of a kind of inaction on cyber security" from the government and big business?

The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation

The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Rail firm fined £1m over train passenger's death

Bethan Roper was killed in 2018 when she leaned out of a droplight window on a moving train.

Renault customers told to be vigilant after data hack

The carmaker says some of its customers' data has been stolen in a cyber-attack that targeted a third-party provider.

True cost of becoming a mum highlighted in new data on pay

New figures reveal mums in England see their earnings drop after having a first, second and third child.

Halloween costume swap aims to save families money

Used children's Halloween costumes can be exchanged, free of charge, until 31 October.

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Munich airport reopens after drone sightings force closure

Dozens of flights were cancelled or redirected at Munich International Airport after drone sightings.

Friday, October 3, 2025

Money paid but no ship: The around-the-world cruise that is yet to set sail

The BBC has been speaking to retirees who want the firm selling the cruise to stop advertising and refund their deposits.

The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice

More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.

Baroness Mone accuses chancellor of 'inflammatory' language

Her comments come after a firm linked to the peer was ordered to pay £122m over a Covid-19 contract.

Hackers say they have deleted children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash

The hackers tell the BBC they are sorry for their actions - but experts say it's a practical rather than moral move.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Why burnout is a growing problem in cyber-security

Facing increasing stress, cybersecurity professionals are dropping out of the workforce.

AO boss tells BBC: We're a British success story – the UK should be turbocharging us

John Roberts, the founder of AO and so-called kitchen king, says tax rises are putting "grit" into businesses.