Questions raised over Temu cash 'giveaway' offer
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 11:47 PM
Participants can get £50 - but must permanently consent to the retailer using their personal data.
Post Office scandal: Calls for police to investigate after BBC report
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 10:51 PM
Former sub-postmaster and politicians say evidence uncovered by the BBC should prompt criminal inquiry.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 7:23 PM
The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors.
Chinese smartphone giant takes on Tesla
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 6:06 PM
Xiaomi says it received more than 50,000 orders within the first 27 minutes of the SU7 going on sale.
Charge of £90 to clear problem debt axed for poorest
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 5:02 PM
Charities had warned some people struggling with debt could not afford to apply to clear it.
India's army of gold refiners face new competition
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 4:19 PM
India has thousands of small gold refineries which are facing more competition from big players.
Secret papers show Post Office knew case was false
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 3:56 PM
A draft report seen by the BBC confirms the Post Office knew of IT vulnerabilities before Bates v Post Office case.
Post-Brexit tax to hit UK car exports to Canada
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 11:01 AM
A post-Brexit deal has expired with no new agreement, which leaving UK exports to Canada subject to new tariffs.
Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40%
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 9:23 AM
The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases.
Easter travel warning as millions set to hit roads
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 6:57 AM
The RAC warns of "carmageddon" as heavy traffic is expected during the Easter getaway.
How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 2:28 AM
UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel.
China axes Covid-era tariffs on Australian wine
bbc.co.uk - 28 March 2024 2:15 AM
It comes as relations have improved since a new Canberra government was elected in 2022.
Cars, coal and gas... key cargo at Baltimore port
bbc.co.uk - 27 March 2024 5:01 PM
It handles more cars than any other US port. So what happens now it's closed for business?
Holidaymakers caught out by 10-year-passport rule
bbc.co.uk - 27 March 2024 10:32 AM
UK passports can have up to 10 years and nine months on them but EU countries won't accept them.
Supply chain concern after Baltimore ship crash
bbc.co.uk - 27 March 2024 6:38 AM
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday, spanned the ninth-busiest port in the US.
Budget fashion brands pledge clearer green claims
bbc.co.uk - 27 March 2024 6:10 AM
Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda will make changes after intervention from the competition authority.
Bankers jailed for interest rate rigging lose appeal
bbc.co.uk - 27 March 2024 5:46 AM
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, convicted for manipulating a key interest rate, have had their appeals dismissed.
Top streamer Ninja diagnosed with cancer at 32
bbc.co.uk - 27 March 2024 4:03 AM
Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins is the most-followed streamer in the world, with 19m followers on Twitch.
Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 9:19 PM
Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.
Barclays bank payments restored after outage
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 8:51 PM
The bank has apologised as some customers experienced issues with payments into and out of accounts.
Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 5:11 PM
The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves.
European flying car technology sold to China
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 5:01 PM
The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.
Donald Trump media firm soars in stock market debut
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 1:37 PM
The long awaited moment hands the former president a stake worth more than $4bn.
British Gas chief's pay package jumps to £8.2m
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 10:17 AM
Centrica chief executive Chris O'Shea gets £4m more in 2023, up from £4.5m the year before.
Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 8:55 AM
National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand.
Almost four million smart meters not working properly
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 6:37 AM
Customers report being hit by hefty bills caused by smart meters not working properly.
Papa Johns pizza to shut nearly a tenth of UK sites
The chain has confirmed it will shut 43 of its 450 restaurants by the middle of May.
Welsh shoppers shell out the most for Easter eggs
bbc.co.uk - 26 March 2024 4:10 AM
Shoppers on average spent £13.52 on four chocolate treats this year amid soaring cocoa prices.
Could AI take the grind out of accountancy?
bbc.co.uk - 25 March 2024 5:24 PM
AI could mean fewer accountancy jobs but is also taking over some of the more mundane tasks.
Disposable bans will not work, says vape boss
bbc.co.uk - 25 March 2024 5:13 PM
British American Tobacco boss says bans overseas are not "effective" and the illegal market is large.
‘I want to help people fly – and keep them safe’
bbc.co.uk - 21 March 2024 5:15 PM
Many experienced aircraft engineers are retiring and the aerospace sector is struggling to replace them.