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'How can people afford to have kids?'
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:21:34 GMT
In a city where the birth rate has fallen by a third in a decade, many blame financial pressures.
Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:52:21 GMT
Trump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group.
Lifetime ISAs leave some with less money than they put in
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:23:20 GMT
MPs call for reform to the savings account which aims to help people save towards retirement or a first home.
The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT
From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:59:04 GMT
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
MP asks Lotus to give clarity to 1,300 workers
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:26:01 GMT
Ben Goldsborough says he met with Geely on Monday and emphasised the need for "openness".
Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:36:49 GMT
Government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after report drivers are sub-letting accounts.
Canada drops tech tax to restart US trade talks
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:14:04 GMT
A new tax on technology firms is being halted after Trump threatened new tariffs on Canadian goods.
Uber's dynamic pricing means higher fares and lower earnings for drivers, study finds
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:27:37 GMT
A University of Oxford study says Uber's dynamic pricing algorithm has seen drivers income decrease.
Sliced Bread
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Why did the DIY chain Homebase have to close all of its stores?
Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:10:12 GMT
In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein.
Plans to help benefits recipients into work 'a mess', say DWP officials
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:03:37 GMT
Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
London to Brighton line faces delays in heatwave
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:13:18 GMT
Network Rail is introducing speed restrictions and a revised timetable for Monday and Tuesday.
Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:12:36 GMT
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.
'New video games cost me a whole day's wages'
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:06:32 GMT
With new games reaching record prices, some gamers fear their favourite hobby is becoming unaffordable.
Tech firms face demands to stop illegal content going viral
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:21:31 GMT
UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on more safety measures for online platforms, such as preventing screen-records of children's livestreams.
Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:05:19 GMT
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?
Russia's economy is down but not out
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:07:33 GMT
The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.
The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:02:03 GMT
US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.
Household energy bills fall but may not go much lower
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:00:04 GMT
Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.
Energy price cap: What next for gas and electricity bills and can I fix?
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:00:12 GMT
Gas and electricity prices will fall in July, under regulator Ofgem's new price cap.
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:57:37 GMT
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards
The bridge changing lives and boosting business
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:03:29 GMT
The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.
'We make more money from weddings now than farming'
Tue, 27 May 2025 23:29:27 GMT
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.
From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:01:54 GMT
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.
Nissan Sunderland looking to cut 250 jobs
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:13:18 GMT
A spokesperson said the Sunderland plant remained 'at the forefront of our electrification strategy'.
How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:01:27 GMT
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.
Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.
Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:43:54 GMT
The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.
Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation
Mon, 26 May 2025 23:03:01 GMT
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.
What's the story behind Aldi Oasis rebrand?
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:08:28 GMT
Aldi rebrands Greater Manchester store 'Aldeh' for Oasis' five homecoming gigs in Heaton Park.
Welfare concessions to be set out before key vote
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:33:40 GMT
Ministers hope to reassure wavering MPs after a rebellion over benefits cuts led to a major climbdown.
Has video gaming become too expensive?
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:33:06 GMT
With new games reaching record prices, some gamers fear their hobby is becoming unaffordable.
The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:53:06 GMT
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.
UK car production plunges to 76-year low for May
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:45:17 GMT
Exports to the US halved as President Donald Trump's tariffs caused some UK car makers to halt shipments.
Prada acknowledges footwear design's Indian roots after backlash
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:24:48 GMT
Prada described the Kolhapuri sandals as "leather footwear" but did not mention its origins, prompting backlash.
Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
Royal train to be cut in Palace cost-saving measure
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:01:57 GMT
The announcement has come alongside the annual publication of royal finances.
Starmer U-turns on benefits cuts after Labour backlash
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:17:40 GMT
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it.
Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost?
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:43:15 GMT
The changes could cost up to £3bn which will have to come from higher taxes or cuts elsewhere, given the chancellor's self-imposed borrowing rules.
Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters
Wed, 28 May 2025 23:06:39 GMT
Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.
Household energy bills fall but may not go much lower
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:00:04 GMT
Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.
Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:07:49 GMT
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.
'Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was a £5bn cut'
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:00:45 GMT
Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about the government's welfare reform bill, after the government confirmed it will make major concessions.
Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:05:53 GMT
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.
US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:07:17 GMT
Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.
UK-US tariff deal begins but still no news on steel
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:33:31 GMT
The deal will give the UK motor industry preferential treatment and cut aerospace tariffs to zero.
Post Office criminal trials unlikely before 2028, says police chief
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:03:20 GMT
The police will not hand files to prosecutors until after the final report from the public inquiry into the scandal is published.
Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:02:58 GMT
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?
The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:04:45 GMT
Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.
Government supporting refinery as 420 jobs at risk
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:50:19 GMT
The government says workers at the Lindsey plant in Lincolnshire have been "badly let down".
Lotus has 'no plans' to close any car factory
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:23:50 GMT
The firm's Chinese owner tells the government it is committed to the UK but said it is exploring options.
'We have all the cards' - Trump says he is ending Canada trade talks
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:19:38 GMT
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.
The benefits U-turn raises questions about the credibility of Labour's long-term plan
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:33:47 GMT
The Government is boxed in from this week's events - and lacks the Houdini skills to escape, says the BBC's Faisal Islam
Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:42:04 GMT
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.
Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:08:19 GMT
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.