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Could Scotland have Europe's lowest electricity bills?
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:17:23 GMT
The boss of Octopus Energy says regional pricing would make bills cheaper because of abundant renewables in Scotland.
Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:53:55 GMT
Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.
'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:44:28 GMT
The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.
Who is Mark Carney, the political newcomer who hopes to stay Canada's PM?
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:47:35 GMT
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but is now seeking a mandate from Canadians.
Cladding tax on new homes delayed for a year
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:32:40 GMT
The delay comes after developers warned the tax could hamper the government's housebuilding plans.
Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:24:04 GMT
The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?
Pizza Hut franchisee accused of 'wage theft'
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:02:01 GMT
The Glenshire Group altered old timesheets and stopped petrol money, a grievance seen exclusively by the BBC claims.
Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:15:45 GMT
Planning reforms could result in 1.3 million new homes by the end of the decade, watchdog says.
Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:13:58 GMT
Vietnam's Prime Minister has said he would "golf all day long" with the US president if it benefits his country.
Pensioners forced to close loved cafe over costs
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:17:08 GMT
A beloved café in St Johns is closing its doors for good on Saturday, 29 March, due to increased rent and energy bills.
UK not entering trade war with US over car tariffs, says PM
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:06:26 GMT
The UK is in "intense negotiations" with the US over tariff plans, the prime minister says.
Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day?
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:22:45 GMT
The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.
The Climate Question
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:44:00 GMT
We need to be 40% more energy efficient to hit climate goals. Can the world do it?
Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:05:40 GMT
The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO
Will Trump's tariff war spark big-bang reforms in India?
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:27:16 GMT
Could this be a chance for the world’s fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further?
Sky says 2,000 jobs at risk at customer service sites
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:44:05 GMT
The planned cuts represent 7% of Sky's total workforce and would mean the closure of three sites.
Why people are cutting back their online profile
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:08:15 GMT
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.
The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:02:48 GMT
Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.
David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:13 GMT
Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge
Easter egg costs soar by up to 50%, Which? says
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:27:25 GMT
The consumer group says many chocolate treats have shot up in price while several have been hit by "shrinkflation".
Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:09:08 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.
China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Trump says
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:08:47 GMT
Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.
Assassin's Creed maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:22:58 GMT
Shenzhen-based Tencent, which owns the popular messaging app WeChat, will hold about a quarter of a new subsidiary.
How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:24:08 GMT
Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?
Warning taxes could still rise despite benefit cuts
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:51:27 GMT
Global uncertainty over Trump's tariffs could derail the chancellor's plans, economists warn.
Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:27:38 GMT
Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.
First and deputy first ministers hit out at Reeves' Spring Statement
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:43:25 GMT
The first and deputy first ministers react to the Chancellor's Spring Statement.
Musk says Tesla not immune from tariffs as car firms hit
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:10:46 GMT
Investors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit.
Why are tech stocks so volatile?
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:06:53 GMT
Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.
'I'm a little angry': Canadian firms boycott US products
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:02:47 GMT
Canadian firms say there is a need for more homegrown production after tariffs imposed by the US sparked a trade war.
23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:42:57 GMT
Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.
X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:05:00 GMT
Which science fiction stories are left out of Silicon Valley futurism?
As streaming subscriptions stall, are price rises inevitable?
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:00:56 GMT
After years of growth, the music streaming market is levelling off, so what will labels do next?
Maternity discrimination case settled for £215k
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:26:31 GMT
Maeve Bradley took action against Citibank after it promoted the person who covered her maternity leave.
Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:27:47 GMT
The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.
Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:01:41 GMT
Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?
What's next for social media?
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:02:06 GMT
Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.
H&M to use digital clones of models in ads and social media
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:44:02 GMT
Some fear the move could mean less work for models, photographers and make-up artists.
Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:51:08 GMT
The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.
Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:19:52 GMT
The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:03:31 GMT
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.
Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:51 GMT
From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.
Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:02:38 GMT
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.
Oasis sale 'may have misled fans' says watchdog
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:43:52 GMT
CMA concerned that Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law for Oasis reunion tour.
US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:04:03 GMT
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.
Cost of living fairs aim to tackle money taboos
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:18:27 GMT
Bedford Credit Union is running the events to help people cope with the cost-of-living crisis.
BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:23:30 GMT
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.
'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit'
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:41:11 GMT
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?
Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement
Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:27:21 GMT
The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.
What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:05:50 GMT
The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.
'You have to be really intelligent to be a farmer'
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:38:35 GMT
Bridgette Baker, 24, loves farming in south Somerset but says the industry faces some challenges.
Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:55:23 GMT
While the Spring Statement focuses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.
Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:47 GMT
Inflation fell to 2.8% in February, driven by cheaper women's clothing.
UK car firms urge help as Trump tariffs loom
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:24:16 GMT
Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tax on exports.
Spring Statement: 'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit'
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:41:11 GMT
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?
WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:15:17 GMT
The 233-year-old chain will become TGJones but the WH Smith brand will continue at airports and railway stations.
The debate: Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world?
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:05:54 GMT
President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?
The tariff wars have begun - buckle up
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:39:50 GMT
The UK will still be hit even if not directly targeted by Trump's tariff measures.