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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?

Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:18:57 GMT

One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:48:55 GMT

The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.

'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Sun, 24 May 2026 01:02:55 GMT

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:14:18 GMT

Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

You may be saving for retirement without realising it. Here's how to check

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:48:10 GMT

One simple check could ensure you are not missing out on free money which could help in later life.

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

I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:39:00 GMT

Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.

OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:37:21 GMT

The company behind ChatGPT filed its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.

British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:32:16 GMT

The charity says it is facing "an exceptionally challenging trading environment".

M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:03:37 GMT

The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training. 

'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:45 GMT

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

Final pieces fired at Denby as production ends

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:42:47 GMT

"We are so hugely proud of everything this Derbyshire pottery has achieved," the company says.

Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:14:43 GMT

With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

'We don't look at the sky any more': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:01:06 GMT

A grandfather, a survivor, a witness: one year after the crash, the people on the ground tell their stories.

City Airport faces opposition to large jet plans

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:17:07 GMT

A committee of the London Assembly wants London City Airport's plans halted due to noise concerns.

The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:44:47 GMT

Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

Tata Steel says new £1.25bn furnace may be delayed due to electrical issue

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:56:07 GMT

Plans for £1.25bn steel-making furnace may be delayed by electrical connectivity problem, Tata says.

Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:01:07 GMT

The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

You may be saving for retirement without realising it. Here's how to check

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:48:10 GMT

One simple check could ensure you are not missing out on free money which could help in later life.

Consumer Fight Back

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A new report says that 3 in 4 people are not saving enough for a moderate retirement.

Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:30:43 GMT

Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.

Fizzy drink cans recalled as they 'may rupture unexpectedly'

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:34:35 GMT

Dalston's Pineapple Soda as asking people to throw away affected cans of its pineapple drink over fears they could cause injury.

US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:38:13 GMT

The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025.

SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:22:17 GMT

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:36:45 GMT

BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:10:26 GMT

Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:05:11 GMT

Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:58:45 GMT

Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

Who can buy shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:51:36 GMT

From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.

From UK athlete to parliament: Serena Guthrie wins senator seat

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:20:28 GMT

Serena Guthrie won Commonwealth gold as part of the England netball team in 2018.

Hinge boss on her green and red flags in life

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:51:19 GMT

Jackie Jantos, CEO of Hinge, shares her daily habits and tips for success in dating and in life.

'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:03:23 GMT

The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:41 GMT

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:04:14 GMT

Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:06:30 GMT

Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

Stock market jitters remain amid tech fears and renewed Middle East attacks

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:54:29 GMT

Markets in Asia are hit by a tech sell-off, and oil is volatile as Iran and Israel launch attacks on each other.

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:06:07 GMT

From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:36:30 GMT

The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.

Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices

Sun, 31 May 2026 23:19:32 GMT

Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

Free Thinking

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Can the accumulation of wealth be ethical and what can we learn from Adam Smith's enquiry?

Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week - but the dream might be over

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:41:06 GMT

They may have captured the public's imagination, but are councils coming for the cute cake cupboards?

Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:05:32 GMT

Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

How the High Street became a window on our political instability

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:04 GMT

High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

Witness History

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

How mass student demonstrations in May 1989 led to bloodshed in Beijing

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control

Sun, 24 May 2026 23:13:50 GMT

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:25:14 GMT

The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:03:16 GMT

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:06:33 GMT

Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls

Advice service demand rises amid housing crisis

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:25:22 GMT

Citizens Advice Guernsey says housing and cost of living pressures have increased demand.

Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:02:17 GMT

It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.

Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:01:04 GMT

The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:18:21 GMT

The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.

Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:19:14 GMT

Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

Grant puts gloss on paint recycling enterprise

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:32:00 GMT

A Cambridgeshire social enterprise is awarded £400,000 by the National Lottery to help it expand.

We need to stop AI developing without humans, says Anthropic co-founder

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:17:39 GMT

Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.

Single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps - Hinge boss

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:05:54 GMT

Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships.