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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.




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