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The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:42:07 GMT
Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.
Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:32:21 GMT
A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty.
The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:09:30 GMT
A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.
Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:47:10 GMT
The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.
Google staff call for firm to cut ties with ICE
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:40:05 GMT
More than 900 Google employees signed a letter opposing company links to federal immigration actions.
YouTube's $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:53:45 GMT
YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.
Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:07:07 GMT
What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
Most smart motorways not value for money, say reports
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:51:52 GMT
National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.
Ford says it took an extra $900m tariff hit last year
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:23:36 GMT
The US carmaker's tariff costs were higher than expected because of a change to the Trump administration's tariff relief program.
Children bombarded with weight loss drug ads online, says commissioner
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:49:13 GMT
The Children's Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned.
Should you overpay your mortgage or save?
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:03:33 GMT
Martin Lewis explains.
Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:25:42 GMT
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles
US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:26:05 GMT
The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.
Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:03:12 GMT
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
Disney advert banned for showing 'disturbing' severed body
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:07:54 GMT
Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and "visually distinct from a human".
BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:07:26 GMT
The oil giant also suspends its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.
Wrapped helps Spotify add users despite artists' criticism over fees
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:02:02 GMT
The Swedish music giant saw record users despite artists saying they aren't paid enough to put their music on the platform.
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?
The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:04:49 GMT
Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:47 GMT
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:01:52 GMT
Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.
'Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:02:33 GMT
Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff
UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:22:58 GMT
The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.
Should you overpay your mortgage or save?
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:03:33 GMT
Martin Lewis explains.
Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:19:12 GMT
The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin
City volunteers seek drivers for meal deliveries
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:36:50 GMT
Friends of Di's Kitchen provides hundreds of meals each week in Wolverhampton.
How Britain became a fried chicken nation
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:08:46 GMT
An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies?
What's driving Northern Ireland's falling fuel prices?
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:58:55 GMT
As petrol prices fall to their lowest levels in five years, BBC News NI takes a look at what's behind the drop.
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:57:51 GMT
Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales.
Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy?
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:02:34 GMT
Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.
Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:40:55 GMT
The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.
Make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:18:49 GMT
The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK.
How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:25:21 GMT
Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
Kids can be the harshest critics…
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:22:42 GMT
The candidates test their story on a group of kids.
Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:44:43 GMT
The UK's markets regulator says the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy".
Can robots ever be graceful?
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:05:05 GMT
Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.
Voluntary student loan repayments rise in England
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:09:20 GMT
Campaigners have criticised the terms of loans that were issued in England and still exist in Wales.
Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:03 GMT
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
Wegovy maker sues rival over 'knock-off' weight-loss drugs
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:53:19 GMT
Novo Nordisk says Hims & Hers' drugs breach its patent; Hims & Hers calls the lawsuit a "blatant attack".
Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:10:34 GMT
The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.
Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:36:30 GMT
The prime minister said "outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career" have held young people back.
US consumer spending slowed in December - Is it a warning for the economy?
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:32:08 GMT
Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown.
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?
Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:31:06 GMT
The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.
Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:00:55 GMT
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:45:34 GMT
The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.
Gary Neville returns to the Den
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:18:17 GMT
Gary Neville re-joins the dragons as they put another set of business hopefuls to the test.
The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:01:57 GMT
In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.
More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:19:08 GMT
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:56:32 GMT
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday's election.
