What is the winter fuel payment and how can I still claim it?
bbc.co.uk - 06 September 2024 2:17 PM
A row over winter fuel payments exposes issues with unclaimed benefits such as pension credit.
Second homes for sale treble in Welsh county after council tax hike
bbc.co.uk - 06 September 2024 12:38 PM
There were 135 second homes up for sale in Pembrokeshire in July up from 38 the previous year.
Owner of OnlyFans paid $631m as subscriptions rise
bbc.co.uk - 06 September 2024 12:10 PM
Leonid Radvinsky's huge earnings were revealed in the online platform's latest accounts.
Selena Gomez joins billionaire celebrity rich list
bbc.co.uk - 06 September 2024 12:03 PM
The celebrity joins the billionaire ranks thanks to her Rare Beauty make-up business.
First-class stamp price to rise to £1.65
bbc.co.uk - 06 September 2024 8:15 AM
The company says the price rise is needed as it faces "very real and urgent" financial challenges.
Mixed jobs report adds to US economy concerns
bbc.co.uk - 06 September 2024 7:13 AM
Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, figures show, which was less than expected.
Google abusing ad tech dominance, UK competition watchdog finds
The regulator says anti-competitive practices could be harming online publishers and advertisers.
Man accused of using bots and AI to earn streaming revenue
bbc.co.uk - 06 September 2024 3:24 AM
Prosecutors in the US say he fraudulently earned millions of dollars through billions of streams.
UK house prices hit two-year high
bbc.co.uk - 06 September 2024 2:01 AM
The recent rate cut has boosted confidence among homebuyers, the UK's largest mortgage lender says.
7-Eleven owner rejects $38bn buyout offer
bbc.co.uk - 06 September 2024 12:42 AM
Japanese owner of convenience store giant says offer from Canadian rival ‘grossly undervalues’ firm.
Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided'
bbc.co.uk - 05 September 2024 6:33 PM
Pavel Durov has hit back at French authorities following his arrest in Paris last week.
Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested
bbc.co.uk - 05 September 2024 4:01 PM
Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.
A mega merger aims to reshape India's entertainment landscape
bbc.co.uk - 05 September 2024 3:29 PM
The deal aims to create India's largest entertainment company which will dominate the advertising market.
Trump says Musk could head 'government efficiency' force
bbc.co.uk - 05 September 2024 1:04 PM
In a speech at an economic club Thursday, the former president endorsed the Tesla boss's idea for a task force on government spending
UK competition watchdog launches Oasis tickets probe
bbc.co.uk - 05 September 2024 9:39 AM
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating if Ticketmaster breached consumer protection law.
Second class letter deliveries on Saturdays could be cut
bbc.co.uk - 05 September 2024 8:18 AM
Changes to second class deliveries could be allowed to keep the first class service unchanged.
John Lewis brings back 'never knowingly undersold'
bbc.co.uk - 05 September 2024 7:33 AM
The U-turn comes as the High Street retailer tries to revive its fortunes and win back customers.
YouTube restricts teenager access to fitness videos
bbc.co.uk - 05 September 2024 7:13 AM
The platform says it is acting on concerns about teens being over-exposed to "idealised" body types.
Rise in fines for term-time holidays won't stop us, say parents
bbc.co.uk - 05 September 2024 4:13 AM
Some say the threat of prosecution is not enough to stop them going on holiday for cheaper prices.
Anti-pollution law to threaten water bosses with jail
bbc.co.uk - 05 September 2024 2:40 AM
New legislation gives regulators more powers to tackle water pollution in England and Wales.
Volvo gives up plan to sell only EVs by 2030
bbc.co.uk - 05 September 2024 1:55 AM
The car maker's decision comes as industry faces slowing demand in some major markets for electric vehicles.
US plans to block Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel - US media
bbc.co.uk - 04 September 2024 6:04 PM
The controversial move comes during a heated election year in the US.
AI's solution to the 'cocktail party problem' used in court
bbc.co.uk - 04 September 2024 4:03 PM
The technology has been used to filter out background voices in audio evidence in a US murder case.
Alert over potentially deadly counterfeit vodka
bbc.co.uk - 04 September 2024 2:40 PM
The Food Standards Agency warns counterfeit bottles have been found to contain a dangerous substance.
Sell-off erases Trump Media shares' 2024 gains
bbc.co.uk - 04 September 2024 2:22 PM
Shares in Trump Media are now worth less than they were at the start of the year.
Nvidia plunges almost 10% as global markets fall
bbc.co.uk - 04 September 2024 5:48 AM
The artificial intelligence chip giant saw $279bn wiped off its stock market value in New York.
Biggest UK housing firm to build fewer homes
bbc.co.uk - 04 September 2024 4:43 AM
The house building giant built 18% fewer homes last year as profits tumbled.
State pension to rise by over £400 next year
bbc.co.uk - 04 September 2024 3:31 AM
This will take the full state pension for men who have retired since 1951 and women since 1953 to around £12,000 in 2025/26.
Does working a four-day week make you happier?
bbc.co.uk - 04 September 2024 2:55 AM
The BBC hears from people who work full-time over four days with mixed views on the pros and cons.
Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry
bbc.co.uk - 02 September 2024 4:07 PM
South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.
The free childcare now available to working parents
bbc.co.uk - 02 September 2024 2:01 AM
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months.
Málaga tourism: 'People feel the city is collapsing'
bbc.co.uk - 01 September 2024 4:02 PM
Protesting locals say hordes of tourists make the city feel like a "theme park".
UK and EU airports are sticking with 100ml liquid rule - but why?
bbc.co.uk - 01 September 2024 2:24 AM
Air travellers who hoped the era of "tiny toiletries" was nearly over are facing fresh disappointment.
Will things get worse like Keir Starmer says?
bbc.co.uk - 30 August 2024 2:25 PM
The prime minister says the Autumn Budget will be "painful", so what might be in store?