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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?
Martin Lewis: Act now to save on your energy bills
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:36:28 GMT
Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.
Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:40:56 GMT
The vice-president's remarks come amid a wave of firings over posts deemed inappropriate about Kirk's death.
The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:01:17 GMT
Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?
Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:07:35 GMT
Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.
The Caribbean islands battling the region's 'highest murder rate'
Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:41:57 GMT
Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular high-end tourist destination, is beset with violent crime.
How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:04:55 GMT
The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.
How much is the winter fuel payment and who will get it?
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:47:57 GMT
About nine million pensioners will get the winter fuel payment this year, after a government U-turn.
How to get out of a customer service 'doom loop'
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:48:45 GMT
BBC Breakfast Business Presenter Emma Vardy has these tips for how to get complaints heard - and dealt with - when you're dealing with customer services.
Why the US is expected to cut interest rates
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:04:01 GMT
The Federal Reserve is expected to make its first cut to interest rates since 2024.
Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:44:20 GMT
Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".
Wedgwood factory in 90-day pause after low demand
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:57:45 GMT
The pottery firm's Barlaston site will pause production from 29 September, with 70 workers on temporary leave.
Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen private data ransomed by hackers
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:07:37 GMT
Kering, the luxury French fashion house which owns the brands, confirmed the attack to BBC News.
US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:23:04 GMT
US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.
Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:51:27 GMT
Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank.
JLR could face disruption until November after cyber hack, claim sources
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:11:30 GMT
The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer.
'We are playing with fire': Fears persist over battery storage
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:03:51 GMT
More battery energy storage facilities are needed around the world, but fire risks remain.
Inflation remains at 3.8% in August as food costs rise
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:40:21 GMT
The pace of price rises matched the inflation rate in July and comes as the Bank of England meets to discuss interest rates.
Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:20:50 GMT
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.
End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:08:09 GMT
The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.
AI challenges the dominance of Google search
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:03:20 GMT
The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.
Trump says he will sue New York Times for $15bn
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:31:12 GMT
He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.
Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:04 GMT
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
Winter fuel payments stopped for 9.3 million people before government U-turn
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:39:00 GMT
Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts.
UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:14:14 GMT
An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.
Chip shop cuts costs by using AI to take orders
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:11:05 GMT
Brad Lee, from The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, says he decided to use AI because of rising costs.
Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:19:09 GMT
Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China.
Inflation remains at 3.8% in August as food costs rise
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:40:21 GMT
The pace of price rises matched the inflation rate in July and comes as the Bank of England meets to discuss interest rates.
Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:06:35 GMT
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:20:10 GMT
The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform's American operations, according to the US treasury secretary.
Lack of charging facilities a 'barrier' for electric lorries
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:01:15 GMT
Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over social activism row
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:46:28 GMT
His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever.
The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:00:58 GMT
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
Short guide to saving money for freshers - by students
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:24:23 GMT
Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.
The US factory spending $100,000 a month more due to tariffs
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:57:20 GMT
The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.
Beauty chain Bodycare to shut a further 30 stores
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:43:50 GMT
Administrators say they are hopeful the chain's remaining 85 stores can be saved.
Trump renews push to end companies' quarterly reports
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:32:30 GMT
The US president urges regulators to adopt a semi-annual schedule for financial reports.
Charity boosts bursary cash to university students
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:03:21 GMT
The charity says the rising cost of living has affected what students can pay for.
Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Poorer Americans hit hardest as tariffs fuel price rises
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:13:23 GMT
Rising prices, partly driven by tariffs, could worsen a divide in the US economy between the haves and the have-nots.
'Killer' child car seats still on sale 10 years on
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:24:33 GMT
Which? advised families to buy approved seats with a clear orange label indicating they are safe.
Will farming under solar panels take off?
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:01:08 GMT
Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?
New AI deal could rapidly boost UK economy, says Microsoft boss
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:34:42 GMT
Boss Satya Nadella said it was the biggest investment the firm had made outside of the US.
Musk buys $1bn worth of Tesla shares
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:53:37 GMT
The purchases, the billionaire's first since 2020, boost his investment in the firm.
Senate clears Trump pick Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:18:06 GMT
His entry has raised concerns over the Fed's independence, following Trump's bid to reshape the central bank.
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:19:29 GMT
Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.
GSK pledges $30bn US investment as UK's pharma woes deepen
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:01:06 GMT
The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US.
Winter fuel payments fell by 9.3 million before U-turn
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:39:00 GMT
Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts.
Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.
Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:24:58 GMT
He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.
