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Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.
NS&I to begin contacting victims of lost funds scandal
Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer's NS&I products.
HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back p...
Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in...
Swatch boss says crowds are 'good news' after watch launch sparks chaos
Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw "overcrowding like hell" at a small number of its UK stores.
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises
The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on busi...
Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff
Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.
Elon Musk has lost yet another legal battle. Why he'll still keep fighting
Musk has lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, but is not likely to change his aggressive style.
Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection
Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue
Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."
Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.
New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigatio...
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.
Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.
Oil price slumps as Trump says he called off Iran attacks
Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.
PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription fee
The video game firm says the increase is due to "ongoing market conditions".
UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI
The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.
Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV?
The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.
HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorit...
Tube strikes called off by RMT union
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.
Why are people so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch?
A watch range by Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands...
Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won...
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.
Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence"...
'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors
John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.
Swatch stores close for second day after crowds
The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.
Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.