Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:09:08 GMT
Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.

Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:13:40 GMT
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:00:41 GMT
The cost of heating oil spiked following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.

How will Buy Now Pay Later changes affect you?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:43:15 GMT
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.

Several flights diverted after plane blocks Gatwick runway

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:23:27 GMT
An Easyjet flight had to land at Stanstead Airport instead, but then became stuck there when it couldn't find fuel.

Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:24:29 GMT
The government says it will improve teenagers' lives but campaigners call it a "missed opportunity".

I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:15 GMT
The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.

China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:21:48 GMT
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.

From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:17:43 GMT
The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?

Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:09:04 GMT
The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?

Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:05:11 GMT
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Gas prices drive down US inflation - but will it last?

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:34:55 GMT
While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.

Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:06:52 GMT
Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports.

The mysterious crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:00:59 GMT
Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.

Port of Dover works to avoid summer travel chaos

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:42:13 GMT
It is hoped the long queues and delays seen over the May bank holiday will not be repeated.

South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:13:59 GMT
Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.

UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:53 GMT
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:37:58 GMT
Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:22:09 GMT
Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.

California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:17:11 GMT
The state, where both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.

How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:03 GMT
Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.

US burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:42:51 GMT
Other US fast-food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated in.

Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:19:15 GMT
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.

UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:50:48 GMT
The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

How to change bank, energy or broadband provider and save money

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:28:01 GMT
Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.

The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum?

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:45:25 GMT
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.

UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:05:13 GMT
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".

Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:04:58 GMT
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:29:06 GMT
It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:11:35 GMT
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:48:55 GMT
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:02:09 GMT
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:23:12 GMT
Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:10:28 GMT
A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:01:11 GMT
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:27:11 GMT
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:11:07 GMT
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:02:05 GMT
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:11:13 GMT
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

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

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:49:33 GMT
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

How will Buy Now Pay Later changes affect you?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:43:15 GMT
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.

I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:15 GMT
The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.

Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:00:41 GMT
The cost of heating oil spiked following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.

Gas prices drive down US inflation - but will it last?

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:34:55 GMT
While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.

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

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?

Woman's Hour

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:12:00 GMT
We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.

Should you be switching bank accounts?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:38:50 GMT
Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.

How to find lost bank accounts

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:13:37 GMT
How to find lost bank accounts

People Fixing The World

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:30:00 GMT
The people turning life experience into business ideas with funding and other support