Friday, July 31, 2026

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around

Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

BP puts North Sea business up for sale

The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil

Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.

Beauty Pie founder on how she dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses

Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?

With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands

The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.

'We are rescuing unpicked blackberries'

Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise

Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

What you wear can help you get a job - here's how

While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.