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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:58:18 GMT
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:25:05 GMT
The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:29:50 GMT
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:15:13 GMT
The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:03:25 GMT
People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:35:56 GMT
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:47:53 GMT
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:25:01 GMT
The troubled utility firm should be put into administration says a frustrated rival bidder.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:33:15 GMT
Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:06:32 GMT
The motoring group says prices could start to come down over the next couple of weeks.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:18:19 GMT
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:25:49 GMT
Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:06:48 GMT
The company says it will create only 100 of its Project Nightingale in its Goodwood headquarters.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:23:29 GMT
Crude prices fell back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:19:43 GMT
Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:27:40 GMT
The supermarket says the redundancies form part of a restructure at its Bradford headquarters.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:19:37 GMT
Bosses at South East Water are grilled over failures that left thousands without water over winter.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:39:03 GMT
Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:05:54 GMT
The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:25:08 GMT
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:56:34 GMT
Airlines warn of further disruption due to the introduction of a new EU digital border control system.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:10:52 GMT
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:12:52 GMT
Since the start of the US blockade on Monday, 15 vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, nine of which have links to Iran, BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:18:33 GMT
The move has raised questions over parliamentary scrutiny of future rules to deliver planned EU deals.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:57:37 GMT
Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:17:57 GMT
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT
Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:02:56 GMT
A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:06:25 GMT
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:04:10 GMT
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:31 GMT
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:11:15 GMT
Liz Kimmins acknowledged the decision was taken against a difficult funding backdrop for the public transport company.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:14:23 GMT
Bradford residents affected by unexpected job losses or illness will be able to apply for help.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:03:25 GMT
People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:11:50 GMT
Drivers were fined and others cautioned for public order offences after the protests caused traffic disruption.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:41:20 GMT
Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:45 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:10:28 GMT
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:15:36 GMT
Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:11:00 GMT
Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:15:33 GMT
A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.
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