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The price of school prom is extortionate, says teen
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:27:57 GMT
A parent and ex-pupil says proms put pressure on children and adults alike.
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.
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.
UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:04:42 GMT
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.
Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:56:29 GMT
The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.
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
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.
Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:03:25 GMT
People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.
Social supermarket opens to cut food bills
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:34:00 GMT
The store, in Mablethorpe, buys surplus stock so it can keep prices low.
'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.
UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:22:48 GMT
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:26:58 GMT
The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.
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 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.
AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:25:05 GMT
The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online.
China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:08:52 GMT
The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.
'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:47:53 GMT
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:27:07 GMT
A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.
How you could get free electricity for doing your washing
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:48:56 GMT
You could get free or cheaper electricity from your energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends.
Horse urine perfume: Why online bargains may be dangerous
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:57:56 GMT
Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.
Fake damage and imaginary watches - how AI images are being used in insurance scams
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:17:53 GMT
An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.
DHL staff at Jaguar Land Rover vote to strike
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:55:39 GMT
Up to 300 DHL logistics workers based at Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull vote to strike indefinitely.
Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:20:36 GMT
It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
Allbirds shares soar 580% after pivot from shoes to AI
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:58:56 GMT
The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.
More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:27:07 GMT
A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.
Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:06:43 GMT
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.
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.
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?
Why the UK is preparing for food shortages due to Iran war
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:41:02 GMT
The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.
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 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?
Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:42:51 GMT
Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".
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.
Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:27:49 GMT
The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:55:12 GMT
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.
US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:58:18 GMT
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.
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.
Horse urine perfume: Why online bargains may be dangerous
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:57:56 GMT
Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.
No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:05:32 GMT
The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.
'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to affect nation's petrol supplies
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:45:29 GMT
The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.
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.
Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:15:13 GMT
The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.
Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:34:39 GMT
Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.
