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The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:57:34 GMT
Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.
War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:19:19 GMT
How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?
Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:35:56 GMT
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:45 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:02:56 GMT
A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:06:43 GMT
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.
Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:42 GMT
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:40 GMT
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:10:22 GMT
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.
New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:57:56 GMT
Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:52:39 GMT
The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.
Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:09:20 GMT
Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.
The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:04:10 GMT
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:09:41 GMT
A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:04:39 GMT
Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:25:28 GMT
Petrol thefts are up by around 62% compared to last year.
TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:06:25 GMT
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:31 GMT
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
Oil prices fluctuate as Trump extends Iran war ceasefire
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:45:39 GMT
The president also said the US will continue to blockade Iran's ports until peace talks progress.
McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:18:15 GMT
A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying
Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:02:11 GMT
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:02:00 GMT
BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.
From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:59:39 GMT
He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.
Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:02:48 GMT
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:58:34 GMT
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:02:06 GMT
The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.
Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:04:15 GMT
Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:16:28 GMT
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:31:45 GMT
Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.
Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:59:03 GMT
One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.
How will car finance compensation payments work?
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:28:12 GMT
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:07:18 GMT
The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.
AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:45:39 GMT
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
Northern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter'
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:45:28 GMT
NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.
UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:37:59 GMT
The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.
Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:05:49 GMT
Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.
Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:12:45 GMT
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.
Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:39:25 GMT
How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?
I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:38:38 GMT
Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.
OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:15:34 GMT
The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University
China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:23:25 GMT
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:38:11 GMT
The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.
Grocers aim for cost-of-living help 'with dignity'
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:40:42 GMT
Produce from Woking Community Grocery is offered to customers at a significantly reduced rate.
Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:47:56 GMT
The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.
Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:09:22 GMT
Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to "deliver this year's event".
The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT
Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
New media space opens in Hull to help city's creatives
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:42:23 GMT
Hull’s creative scene has a new home, with green screens, cameras and a mini radio studio.
High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:59:56 GMT
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
