Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:13:06 GMT
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

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.

Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:04:46 GMT
The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.

I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:01:38 GMT
Peter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies.

SpaceX IPO: Preparing for the biggest liftoff yet?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT
It’s not just about rockets: what SpaceX does and why its IPO matters

New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:01:54 GMT
While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

Trump says 'I love the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:14:13 GMT
The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.

Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:02:29 GMT
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millions

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:32:57 GMT
The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.

World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:39:31 GMT
The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.

Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:03:32 GMT
The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:17:02 GMT
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:24 GMT
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:03:08 GMT
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.

UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:23:36 GMT
UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.

Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:03:20 GMT
The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.

Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:32:31 GMT
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.

Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:35:59 GMT
Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

AI giants' race to raise funds heats up as ChatGPT-owner plans stock market debut

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:02:43 GMT
The company behind ChatGPT files its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.

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.

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

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:13:32 GMT
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:20:59 GMT
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.

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.

Final piece of 'iconic' Denby Pottery signed

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:04:34 GMT
The firm, founded in 1809, appointed administrators due to rising energy and labour costs.

Widow 'distressed' by firm's nine-month delay to husband's pension

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:01:10 GMT
BBC Scotland has heard testimony from people affected by delays in pensions managed by outsourcing firm Capita.

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.

Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:23:15 GMT
Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:21:15 GMT
Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.

Dozens of crisis payments handed out by council

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:56:35 GMT
Many of the completed payments have gone to low income families with surging heating oil costs.

Paper plant closure fears spark community protest

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:22:27 GMT
Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston.

Will UK interest rates go up?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:07:09 GMT
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Trump says 'I love the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:14:13 GMT
The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.

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

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?

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?

Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:21:15 GMT
Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.

Trump: 'I love the inflation'

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:05:20 GMT
The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.

Debenhams boss on the daily habit he swears by

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:20:20 GMT
Dan Finley has overseen the successful turnaround of Debenhams department store. He shares the best advice he's received and some of the keys to his success.

The Interview

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa

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.