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Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:29:12 GMT
The billionaire boss said he "always" regretted not making faster progress to identify users under 13.
Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:03 GMT
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
Why youth unemployment is rising
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:47:56 GMT
Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025
Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:16:19 GMT
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.
The Bottom Line
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?
US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:19:16 GMT
The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow.
Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:09:38 GMT
The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.
'I do not trust them' - top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:47:12 GMT
The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities.
Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:11:55 GMT
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
Why there's no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:43:37 GMT
Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward.
The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:16:54 GMT
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversy
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:13:25 GMT
The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities".
I invested £12,000 in Brewdog - I think I've lost it all
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:24:08 GMT
More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.
'Check your payslip' warns nurse who overpaid nearly £3k in tax
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:17:48 GMT
Gemma Belby says she only found she was paying "double tax" after chatting with her colleagues.
Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:08:57 GMT
Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.
Warmer weather hits profits at British Gas owner
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:52:16 GMT
Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas.
Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:32:47 GMT
Robert Jenrick promises to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets.
Why you should consider switching bank accounts
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:49:11 GMT
Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.
Etsy sells second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:07:24 GMT
The "pre-loved" fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm.
UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:16:52 GMT
It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.
Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:04:16 GMT
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:05 GMT
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:42:34 GMT
Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.
Rise in tax-free pay allowance 'totally positive'
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:42:23 GMT
The Local Economy Forum welcomes a £2,250 rise in the personal allowance on the Isle of Man.
Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:16:43 GMT
The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see".
Trump adviser calls for Fed economists to be 'disciplined'
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:45:01 GMT
Kevin Hassett criticised a New York Fed study into tariffs and the impact on US firms and consumers.
The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:08:29 GMT
Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.
Why are UK prices still rising?
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:19:37 GMT
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:41:17 GMT
Football fans will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup.
Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:25:21 GMT
Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:47 GMT
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in UK butchers, watchdog warns
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:38 GMT
A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places.
Warmer weather hits profits at British Gas owner
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:52:16 GMT
Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas.
The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:05:12 GMT
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
Lower fuel prices and airfares help drive inflation down
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:16:19 GMT
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.
Defence giant BAE hails record sales as workers remain on strike
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:10:10 GMT
Defence company BAE has increased payouts to investors after its sales increased but staff in Lancashire have walked out over stalled pay talks
Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:13:19 GMT
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.
Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:50:58 GMT
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon?
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:50:32 GMT
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Dennis the Menace featured on 50p coin to mark 75 years
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:29:06 GMT
The new coin has been made with with Beano, Britain's longest-running weekly comic, first published in 1938
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?
'The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find work
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:37:08 GMT
People aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show.
'We're still on edge': Toy firms look to US Supreme Court as tariffs hit profits
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:08:18 GMT
"You cannot go to sleep on this president," says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy.
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:01:52 GMT
Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.
Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:03:12 GMT
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson on brink of collapse
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:49:30 GMT
Global Counsel says administrators will take control on Friday, blaming the "maelstrom" surrounding Mandelson.
Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:05:57 GMT
What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:55:16 GMT
The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.
How do you modernise mango farming?
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:05:20 GMT
India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
