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Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.
How you can save money on your energy bill
Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.
'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal
BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.
Booming AI chip demand helps create two new $1tn club members
SK Hynix and Micron are the latest tech firms to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.
Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car
The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.
Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.
Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder
Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.
Farmers' warning as milk prices fall below cost
Farmers worry more family farms will be sold unless dairy prices rise quickly.
Post Office investigation could be delayed by five years, police warn
The commander leading the national police inquiry says the size of the investigation team would need to double in order to meet its current timeline
Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans
Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.
Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents
Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.
'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce
More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders
The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.
Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home
India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026.
'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.
SpaceX launches massive Starship V3 rocket on test flight
The largest and most powerful rocket in history blasted off after its first attempted launch was postponed.
Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss
John Boumphrey says the education system "isn't necessarily producing young people who are ready for work".
Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'
The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.
AI may speed up search for drugs to treat brain conditions
Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.
Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent'
The US president piled major pressure on Kevin Warsh's predecessor to cut interest rates.
Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
It said difficulties had been exacerbated by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices".
UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues
Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.
The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
Why paying £5 for a latte is here to stay
Poor coffee harvests in Brazil and Vietnam are just some of the factors driving up the price of your morning cup of coffee.
'I fear for my son's farming future due to costs'
One farmer says his red diesel costs have risen from £27,000 a year to £54,000.
How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.
What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?
Typical annual household bills will rise by 13% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 July.
'I've given up eating hot meals to pay energy bills to keep my son alive'
More than half of parents of disabled children and young people are skipping meals to pay their bills.
The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.
Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.
This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.
The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds
A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.
Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
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