Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time

Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage

The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face

Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada

Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.

Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?

With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products

The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned

The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.

Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder

Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.

Iran war impact to hit household energy bills for the first time

A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity is forecast to pay about £200 more a year.

Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans

Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.

Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders

The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats

Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues

Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

City's living costs drive workers to food banks

It is so expensive to live in Cambridge a charity says people with jobs need subsidised food.

'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid

Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.

The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches

Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

Nvidia's latest record earnings fail to impress investors

The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

'Ghost brokers' targeting 17 to 25 year-olds with fake car insurance online

The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.

Swatch boss says crowds are 'good news' after watch launch sparks chaos

Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw "overcrowding like hell" at a small number of its UK stores.

UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises

The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.

Tube strikes called off by RMT union

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

Swatch stores close for second day after crowds

The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.

How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners?

The BBC Politics London show asks three bodies which policies could improve Londoners' lives.

Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed

There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.

Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache

More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors

John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.

Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly

The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

Woman in bank row over depositing £900 HMRC cheque

Annabel Yates says she faces a 94 mile round trip to bank a cheque because of changes at Lloyds.

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking

Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip

More than a dozen US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers

From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief

David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible.

Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence

While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't

It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache

More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy

Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?

The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial

The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains

A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video

Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.

'Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different'

Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

'I have to make my own dog food' - voters counting living costs on eve of election

India Lerigo makes her own dog food and batch cooks a month's worth of meals over a weekend to save money.

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections

Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination

People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says

Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.

'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases

The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.