Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:42:05 GMT
Providers will be able to encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".

Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:38:24 GMT
Crude prices fall back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.

Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:19:43 GMT
Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn.

Morrisons plans to cut 200 jobs at head office

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:27:40 GMT
The supermarket says the redundancies form part of a restructure at its Bradford headquarters.

Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:35:56 GMT
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:39:03 GMT
Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".

Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:05:54 GMT
The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.

US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:25:08 GMT
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.

EasyJet passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:56:34 GMT
Airlines warn of further disruption due to the introduction of a new EU digital border control system.

What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:07:13 GMT
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:26:54 GMT
Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the US naval blockade.

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:18:33 GMT
The move has raised questions over parliamentary scrutiny of future rules to deliver planned EU deals.

Green light to build nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:57:37 GMT
Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.

Oil jumps back above $100 after US-Iran peace talks fail

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:17:57 GMT
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:10:38 GMT
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.

Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:12:58 GMT
The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.

British Steel 'needs nationalising by the summer'

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:25:11 GMT
Labour MP Nic Dakin says it is "the best outcome" for British Steel as ownership talks continue.

The Dutch village at risk of being demolished

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT
Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:02:56 GMT
A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

TV for dogs booms but are they watching?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:06:25 GMT
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:04:10 GMT
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:31 GMT
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

Fuel protesters in tractors disrupt Belfast traffic

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:47:32 GMT
Drivers are being told to allow extra time due to a slow-moving convoy of demonstrators unhappy with soaring energy prices.

Taxis, farmers and the fuel crisis in the south

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:28:17 GMT
Drivers in the south of England are feeling the financial strain from the US-Israel war with Iran.

US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:25:08 GMT
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.

Are you worried about rising fuel costs?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:22:24 GMT
Energy costs jump as oil supplies from the Middle East are disrupted by failed US-Iran ceasefire talks.

Farmers ask Stormont for financial help with fuel costs

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:20:03 GMT
Fuel costs have soared globally as a result of the US-Israel war with Iran.

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

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:10:28 GMT
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.

What do businesses want ahead of the election?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:15:36 GMT
Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

National Minimum Wage rises this week

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:11:00 GMT
Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:15:33 GMT
A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.