Friday, May 3, 2024

Worst-ever job interviews: 'We had to crawl and moo'

Dozens of jobseekers tell the BBC about their worst-ever interview experiences.

'Garden floods show need to work with nature'

Insurance scheme urges gardeners to use planting to protect their homes from floods.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Post Office’s expert gave false evidence to court

Expert suggested bug fix which would alter data without branch knowing, but told court that was impossible.

How the computer games industry is embracing AI

Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.

Apple sees biggest fall in sales for a year

Apple's boss fought back doubts over the firm's future growth.

UK forecast to see slowest growth of richest nations next year

The UK economy will remain “sluggish” due to the impact of interest rate rises, the OECD says.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit

The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers.

The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs

Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.

Fed holds key interest rate and warns on inflation

The US central bank has left interest rates unchanged again, noting a "lack of further progress" toward lowering inflation.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Tatti Lashes: The school friends who built a beauty empire

Charlotte Tiplady and Elliot Barton explain how together they built up their Tatti Lashes beauty empire from Liverpool.