Husband of ex-Post Office boss advised on IT 'bug'
bbc.co.uk - 23 April 2024 7:58 AM
A decision to use "less emotive" words for problems with Horizon is called "Orwellian", inquiry hears.
Mortgage costs rise as banks confirm higher rates
bbc.co.uk - 23 April 2024 6:13 AM
The increases come after forecasts for when the Bank of England will cut interest rates are pushed back.
Petrol prices on UK forecourts hit 150p a litre
bbc.co.uk - 23 April 2024 4:45 AM
Rising oil prices have lifted the cost of filling up but it may prove short-term, claim experts.
UK borrowing casts doubt on pre-election tax cuts
bbc.co.uk - 23 April 2024 2:52 AM
Government borrowing for the year was £6.6bn higher than expected, according to new figures.
China bubble tea chain plunges in Hong Kong debut
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 11:45 PM
Chabaidao's market debut was the Asian financial hub's largest initial public offering so far this year.
Australia PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire'
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 8:42 PM
Anthony Albanese's comments come amid a feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing.
US watchdog sues to block $8.5bn handbag takeover
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 6:41 PM
The US competition watchdog has taken legal action to stop Tapestry's merger with rival Capri.
How robots are taking over warehouse work
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 6:17 PM
At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.
Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 4:03 PM
IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.
Rail strikes announced for May Bank Holiday week
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 12:26 PM
Train drivers will stage walks-out between 7 and 9 May while overtime bans will disrupt services.
FTSE 100 stock index closes at new all-time high
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 10:01 AM
A weak pound and hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East drive up the UK's top stock index.
Thames Water makes bid to lift bills by up to 44%
bbc.co.uk - 22 April 2024 4:03 AM
The troubled water firm pledges to invest more in the environment ahead of a key meeting with Ofwat.
How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US
bbc.co.uk - 21 April 2024 4:01 PM
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
bbc.co.uk - 19 April 2024 2:20 PM
Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.
Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb
bbc.co.uk - 18 April 2024 3:57 PM
Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.
'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'
bbc.co.uk - 17 April 2024 4:06 PM
The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines.
Workers take on car giant Volkswagen in fight for pay
bbc.co.uk - 16 April 2024 4:01 PM
VW workers in the south vote on whether to join a union - a test of how far worker activism has spread.