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Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:42:12 GMT
The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.
Working parents 'struggling to afford nappies or food'
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:22:44 GMT
More working families asking for baby essentials
Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:19:41 GMT
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.
Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:21:48 GMT
A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:27:50 GMT
The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.
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.
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?
NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:14:54 GMT
Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".
Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:29:13 GMT
US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:06:14 GMT
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:07:39 GMT
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
Why are UK prices still rising?
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:35:11 GMT
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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.
Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:09:01 GMT
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:49 GMT
The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.
How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:51:23 GMT
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:39 GMT
The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.
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?
JLR temporarily halts production at Solihull plant
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:43:48 GMT
Jaguar Land Rover pauses Range Rover production at its West Midlands factory due to supplier issue.
Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:32:59 GMT
Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.
Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:03:14 GMT
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:44:24 GMT
A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.
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?
Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:03:29 GMT
In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.
Whisky giant drops plans for £150m facility in Ayrshire
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:46:07 GMT
Suntory Global Spirits did not give a reason for why the plan is not going ahead.
Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:36:14 GMT
The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:56:33 GMT
The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.
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.
US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:03:48 GMT
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?
Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:01:39 GMT
Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.
'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT
Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.
Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:03:25 GMT
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:37:57 GMT
The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds'
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:19:38 GMT
Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments.
Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:59:52 GMT
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
'Ripple of fear' over Iran war hits consumer confidence
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:13:36 GMT
A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.
How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:25:17 GMT
The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.
'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:56:15 GMT
Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.
Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:58:28 GMT
The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
UK CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:55:18 GMT
The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.
The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:03:36 GMT
Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.
Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:47:02 GMT
Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.
Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:34:55 GMT
Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.
NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:23:03 GMT
Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.
Port Talbot to become offshore wind hub for Celtic Sea
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:36:51 GMT
Port operator ABP will begin work on developing a facility to assemble and launch turbines out to sea.
'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds'
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:19:38 GMT
Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments.
Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:01:31 GMT
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:01:01 GMT
Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.
Would you build your own apps?
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:36:02 GMT
Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.
How to make the most of your Lifetime Isa
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:22:50 GMT
Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime Isa to buy with someone who has already bought.
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:10:45 GMT
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:01:21 GMT
Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.
Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:28:34 GMT
Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.
