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- Why is Selena Gomez being sued?
on August 14, 2026 at 4:59 pmBBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming […]
- Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
on August 14, 2026 at 4:49 pmSingle-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave […]
- Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay
on August 14, 2026 at 4:23 pmStaff employed by sub-contractor Idverde are to strike after rejecting a 70p per hour pay rise.
- Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
on August 14, 2026 at 3:58 pmThe government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by […]
- Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
on August 14, 2026 at 11:32 amInvestors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.
- US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
on August 14, 2026 at 8:39 amA new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher […]
- I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
on August 14, 2026 at 7:45 amAfter the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out […]
- I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptionson August 14, 2026 at 7:45 am
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out […]
- 'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings
on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 pmSome traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.
- Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
on August 13, 2026 at 9:43 pmA preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from […]
- Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
on August 13, 2026 at 2:27 pmThe department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.
- Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule
on August 13, 2026 at 2:09 pmThe dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users […]
- Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
on August 13, 2026 at 1:38 pmOfwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for […]
- Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
on August 13, 2026 at 1:02 pmUS police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.
- Young people want better job prospects and housing
on August 13, 2026 at 11:58 amIn a recent survey only 27% of respondents say they want to stay in Guernsey.
- Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
on August 13, 2026 at 11:12 amLabour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to […]
- Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature
on August 13, 2026 at 10:39 amUsers of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.
- UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
on August 13, 2026 at 10:17 amHot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on […]
- Charity awarded £100k for back to school support
on August 13, 2026 at 5:02 amFrom September, uniforms will be limited to three items requiring a school logo.
- Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
on August 12, 2026 at 11:00 pmJapanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
- Business Daily
on August 12, 2026 at 8:30 pmGuinness owner Diageo launches a reset after profits fall and shares slide
- Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service
on August 12, 2026 at 5:48 pmThe suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.
- Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil
on August 12, 2026 at 5:10 pmDiscord told the BBC it was "thoughtfully reviewing" the order by Brazil's data protection agency […]
- US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
on August 12, 2026 at 5:03 pmAnnual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices […]
- US inflation eases as food and fuel costs coolon August 12, 2026 at 5:03 pm
Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices […]
- Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations
on August 12, 2026 at 3:07 pmThe new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.
- Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year
on August 12, 2026 at 2:17 pmThe conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
- Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure
on August 12, 2026 at 12:46 pmBakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.
- Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group's chairman to step down
on August 12, 2026 at 8:50 amChandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support […]
- Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
on August 12, 2026 at 7:30 amHouseholds living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity […]
- How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
on August 12, 2026 at 5:04 amThe city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the […]
- PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
on August 12, 2026 at 4:13 amThe PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.
- Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
on August 11, 2026 at 11:03 pmBuyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
- Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
on August 11, 2026 at 11:00 pmBritish shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
- Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house
on August 11, 2026 at 8:22 pmA statement issued by the firm said "John lived a fantastic life full of laughter and hard work".
- The Global Story
on August 11, 2026 at 9:00 amAre we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?
- 'I paid £400 for a Prada bag on Vinted - only to find it was fake'
on August 11, 2026 at 8:48 amA woman who paid £400 for a Prada handbag on Vinted later discovered it was a fake.
- 'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
on August 10, 2026 at 11:32 pmWomen can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with […]
- Business Daily
on August 10, 2026 at 8:30 pmEurope's biggest business district in Paris is turning vacant office space into housing
- Jeff Bezos and Liverpool explained
on August 10, 2026 at 3:48 pmBBC Sport's Sam Harris breaks down the potential new investment of Jeff Bezos into Liverpool.
- 'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
on August 10, 2026 at 5:10 amThe company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.
- Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
on August 6, 2026 at 11:04 pmThe airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
- Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
on August 6, 2026 at 11:03 pmThe retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as […]
- First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
on August 6, 2026 at 3:59 pmA flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
- Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
on August 6, 2026 at 12:45 pmHere's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your […]
- How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
on August 4, 2026 at 11:21 pmTech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
- The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
on August 4, 2026 at 11:21 pmMany singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the […]
- 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
on August 4, 2026 at 10:10 pmAI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the […]
- Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
on July 22, 2026 at 11:51 pmWhy is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of […]
- Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
on June 30, 2026 at 11:05 pmMany younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older