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Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think - here's why
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.
Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
Xbox consoles now cost significantly more in the UK, with one model increasing in price by 43%.
New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend
The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.
US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.
Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up
The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.
Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'
Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.
Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die'
Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month.
AI firms must answer for rogue bots, says boss of hacked company
Clement Delangue said he didn't want cyber attacks on other companies to become "normalised".
Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.
Stick to spending limits, PM and chancellor tell ministers in joint memo
The Chancellor said the Budget on 28 October would “meet our fiscal rules” and give families "stability" to plan for the future.
UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.
'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.
BP puts North Sea business up for sale
The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.
Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.
Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned
Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?
Anthropic's Claude AI escapes to hack into three organisations
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
South Korean shares soar after chip stock rout
It comes after a three-day rout that wiped hundreds of billions of dollars off the value of the country's stock market.
Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad
Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months.
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates
The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.
British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.
India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.
Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.
The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think - here's why
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.
Parents save on school uniforms at city swap shop
Parents take home school uniform for free at a pop-up that organisers hope can become a regular event.
UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.
Hospital parking hike adds stress, patients say
From 31 July hourly parking charges will increase by about 50% at several hospitals in the county.
Group's mission to appreciate every piece of food
Food in Community takes unwanted and surplus produce from growers and farmers.
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
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?
Derelict former BHS site a 'continuing nightmare'
The former department store closed in 2016.
'I will miss my shop tremendously after six decades'
Meredith's DIY Hardware and Ironmongery has been at Yate Shopping Centre, near Bristol, since 1965.
What happens here has a big impact on your money
BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.
1975: The world's first shop for left-handers
A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.
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