Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:37:25 GMT
O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".

US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:22:42 GMT
Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.

Interest rates could rise again across the world – here's why

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:35:29 GMT
As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.

AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:17:28 GMT
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:04:30 GMT
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

Can Europe recharge its battery industry?

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:05:47 GMT
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:43:33 GMT
The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.

Air traffic chaos and compensation: 'Shutdown cost us more than £1,000'

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:34:17 GMT
Flight disruption has ruined holidays and left passengers sleeping on airport floors - so what are their rights?

Primark finally set to launch home deliveries

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:02:26 GMT
The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.

The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:02:20 GMT
What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:38:31 GMT
The price of oil jumps to $105 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.

Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:32:34 GMT
Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:22:06 GMT
Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.

Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:21:16 GMT
Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.

Tax banks to cut energy bills, unions tell Burnham

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:06:33 GMT
The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:04:14 GMT
Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

Learner drivers still forced to wait months for tests

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:57:34 GMT
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.

Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:20:40 GMT
A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:34:09 GMT
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:04:17 GMT
For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.

Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:30 GMT
Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left "scarred for life".

Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:49:30 GMT
Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.

OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:57:09 GMT
OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.

More flight cancellations as fallout from air traffic control glitch continues

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:59:42 GMT
Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.

US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:20:40 GMT
It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.

Sapporo to move some beer production from Canada to US after tariffs

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:01:24 GMT
The Japanese brewer plans to shift non-alcoholic beer brewing to the US from Canada as tariffs bite

Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:19:43 GMT
Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.

Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:17:33 GMT
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:05:23 GMT
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:28 GMT
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:09:02 GMT
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:19:06 GMT
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:13:44 GMT
Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:22:24 GMT
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:16:02 GMT
A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:03:46 GMT
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:09:31 GMT
After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:04:17 GMT
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:08:37 GMT
Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

How landscape gardening is being electrified

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:12:38 GMT
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:22:42 GMT
Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.

Can you really juggle a job and study for a degree?

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:04:57 GMT
Students in Glasgow say the cost of living is making part-time work increasingly important.

I moved my shop 20 miles because I couldn't afford £300 a week on fuel

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:14:09 GMT
People in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, tell BBC Scotland News the impact rising petrol prices is having.

I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:04:30 GMT
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

Air traffic chaos and compensation: 'Shutdown cost us more than £1,000'

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:34:17 GMT
Flight disruption has ruined holidays and left passengers sleeping on airport floors - so what are their rights?

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:20:00 GMT
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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?

Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:53:00 GMT
The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.

When a Dragon gives you a helping hand

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:40:46 GMT
When a Dragon gives you a helping hand

Primark introduces home delivery

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:07:54 GMT
Primark has said it plans to launch a home delivery service in Britain, four years after it made its first foray into e-commerce.

Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:04:51 GMT
Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.

How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:13:21 GMT
The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.