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Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:58:21 GMT
The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.
Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:58:31 GMT
Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:32:05 GMT
Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.
I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:45:51 GMT
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:39:46 GMT
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:20:19 GMT
There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.
Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:43:47 GMT
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:10 GMT
Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.
Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:38:30 GMT
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:27:43 GMT
The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:02:24 GMT
US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:17:56 GMT
Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth
Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:12:33 GMT
Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.
Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:09:05 GMT
The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.
Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:39:02 GMT
Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.
Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:48:56 GMT
The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.
Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:10:31 GMT
Discord told the BBC it was "thoughtfully reviewing" the order by Brazil's data protection agency and it was "committed to user safety"
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:03:05 GMT
Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:17:26 GMT
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:00:26 GMT
British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:30:16 GMT
Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:13:45 GMT
The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group's chairman to step down
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:50:52 GMT
Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.
Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:46:31 GMT
Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.
'I paid £400 for a Prada bag on Vinted - only to find it was fake'
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:48:58 GMT
A woman who paid £400 for a Prada handbag on Vinted later discovered it was a fake.
Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:07:21 GMT
The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.
Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:22:40 GMT
A statement issued by the firm said "John lived a fantastic life full of laughter and hard work".
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:47 GMT
Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:03:52 GMT
Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:32:10 GMT
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:10:15 GMT
The 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
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:04:40 GMT
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:03:48 GMT
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:45:22 GMT
Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.
First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:59:34 GMT
A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:21:08 GMT
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:10:00 GMT
AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:21:47 GMT
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:23:35 GMT
Staff employed by sub-contractor Idverde are to strike after rejecting a 70p per hour pay rise.
I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:45:51 GMT
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
Young people want better job prospects and housing
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:58:32 GMT
In a recent survey only 27% of respondents say they want to stay in Guernsey.
Charity awarded £100k for back to school support
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:02:12 GMT
From September, uniforms will be limited to three items requiring a school logo.
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:03:05 GMT
Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:51:24 GMT
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:05:19 GMT
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:10:11 GMT
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
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?
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
Why is Selena Gomez being sued?
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:59:53 GMT
BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.
Business Daily
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Guinness owner Diageo launches a reset after profits fall and shares slide
The Global Story
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?
Business Daily
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT
Europe's biggest business district in Paris is turning vacant office space into housing
Jeff Bezos and Liverpool explained
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:48:35 GMT
BBC Sport's Sam Harris breaks down the potential new investment of Jeff Bezos into Liverpool.