YouTube to pay $24.5m to settle Trump lawsuit over Capitol riot

The streaming giant is the last company to settle with the president after suspending his account in the wake of the 6 January attack in 2021.

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How much gas and electricity does a typical household use?

Typical gas and electricity bills will rise slightly in October when a new energy price cap begins.

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Port Talbot's green future takes shape a year after closure

A year after the blast furnaces were switched off, work on a new electric arc furnace is under way.

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Rescue deal saves 156 Claire's stores and 1,000 jobs

Modella Capital has agreed to purchase "substantially most" of Claire's UK.

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Reeves to guarantee paid work for young people unemployed for 18 months

The chancellor will commit to "the abolition of long-term youth unemployment" in her speech at Labour conference.

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How weight-loss injections are turning obesity into a wealth issue

With claims of a 'two-tier system', could it be that these drugs are exacerbating health inequalities?

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Government to guarantee £1.5bn Jaguar Land Rover loan after cyber shutdown

Ministers hope the loan, from a commercial bank and underwritten by the government, will give certainty to suppliers.

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Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some want to switch to a healthier crop - blueberries

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

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Trump announces new tariffs on drugs, trucks and kitchen cabinets

The US president said the move aims to help protect American manufacturers from foreign imports.

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Dad-of-three turns to food bank after job loss

Luke Harborne says his current situation is "really tough" and the food bank says he is not alone.

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'At our library you can borrow drills, telescopes and life jackets'

The Library of Things is part of a growing trend for borrowing items rather than buying them.

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JLR suppliers with 'days of cash' left

Some businesses in the JLR supply chain have 'just seven to 10 days of cash left', an MP says.

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Rethink

Why understanding zero-sum thinking can help explain modern politics and attitudes.

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Ticketmaster agrees to better price information after Oasis complaints

The company will have to give fans more information, after an investigation into Oasis ticket sales.

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Customers' debt to energy suppliers soars to £4.4bn

More than a million households have no plan to pay off their energy debt, regulator Ofgem says.

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Boss jailed for 15 years over deadly fire at S Korea battery plant

A blaze last year killed 23 people at an Aricell factory in Hwaseong city, about 45km south of Seoul.

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How much gas and electricity does a typical household use?

Typical gas and electricity bills will rise slightly in October when a new energy price cap begins.

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Nvidia to invest $100bn in OpenAI

Nvidia says it will supply high-performance chips needed for OpenAI's data centres.

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When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

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Apple steps up war of words with European regulators

‘Unfair’ EU rules are delaying features for European users, the tech giant says.

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Bakery closes 12 of its 14 branches as costs rise

The chain's owners blame a rise in operating costs and "changes in customer spending habits".

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

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'Labour must step up to help JLR supply chain'

Unite the Union has called on the government to implement a furlough scheme for supply chain workers.

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I spent $8,000 to get back to US after fears over Trump visa deadline

US officials later clarified current H-1B holders were unaffected but immigration lawyers already advised people to return.

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China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What's in it for them?

Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return.

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Brendan Carr's emboldened FCC takes on Trump's media foes

But it is unclear to what extent media companies might push back - at the potential expense of their bottom line.

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

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US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK as tech deal signed

The UK government hopes the investment will create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".

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Spike in donations from people leaving island

Charity says it has seen more donations and more people visiting its shop.

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Workers across France strike over budget cut plans

The widespread walkouts come less than a fortnight after the government collapsed over a proposed budget.

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Facebook owner unveils new AI-powered smart glasses

The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children.

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Air India crash victims' families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell

They accuse the manufacturers of doing "nothing" despite being aware of the plane's risks.

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Why is UK inflation still rising?

UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

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JLR supply chain staff told apply for universal credit, union claims

Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims.

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GSK pledges $30bn US investment as UK's pharma woes deepen

The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US.

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Will UK interest rates fall further?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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Cafe owner helping others in memory of friend

Owner Sam Elliott says she gave up drugs after the death of her friend due to crack cocaine use.

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How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?

The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.

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South Korea to probe potential human rights abuses in US raid

More than 300 South Korean workers returned home on Friday after being held for a week in the US following the raid.

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US farmers are being squeezed - and it's testing their deep loyalty to Trump

Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade policy

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When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

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South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.

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Unlimited contactless cards may lead to spending sprees

Spontaneous spending is likely to rise if the £100 limit on contactless cards is scrapped, academics say.

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Will farming under solar panels take off?

Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?

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Warner Bros Discovery shares surge on buyout reports

The reported bid would be for a business which includes news network CNN, HBO, and the film studio behind Barbie and Harry Potter.

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Jaguar Land Rover shutdown extended to next week

Staff in Solihull, Halewood and Wolverhampton have been told not to come into work until Wednesday.

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Hundreds of families to get school uniform cash

More than 1,000 students will be given a £50 uniform voucher, Hull City Council said.

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Klarna valued at $19bn in debut on Wall Street

The buy-now, pay-later firm raises nearly $1.4bn as its shares start trading publicly.

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Weleda launches inquiry into Nazi camp skin test claims

A new study alleges the skincare brand's product was used for human experiments by a Nazi doctor.

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How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut

The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.

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Meta covered up potential child harms, whistleblowers claim

Meta denies the allegations and described the "claims at the heart" of the Senate hearing as "nonsense".

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Seven-year-old fundraiser incredible, says charity

Ophelia has raised £2,500 for Jersey charity Caring Cooks and is nominated for a BBC award.

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Ferrari chair to do community service over tax case

John Elkann and two of his siblings will pay €183m to settle an Italian inheritance tax dispute.

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Car finance compensation should be paid next year

Millions of motorists are in line for payouts after being mis-sold loans to buy new and used cars.

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Jaguar Land Rover extends shutdown after cyber attack

The carmaker says it is working around the clock to restart its networks safely following the attack.

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Ministers dismiss calls to remove tax from food

A petition is seeking the removal of the Goods and Services Tax of 5% from food items.

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'It's getting harder and harder to run a pub'

A landlady is calling for government help for the hospitality sector.

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Market ructions and cabinet reshuffles will help shape Reeves' Budget

OBR spreadsheets, bond markets, and backbench unhappiness on cuts will all influence the chancellor's thinking.

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The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking

Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?

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Market ructions and cabinet reshuffles will help shape Reeves' Budget

OBR spreadsheets, bond markets, and backbench unhappiness on cuts will all influence the chancellor's thinking.

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US job market weakens further in August, raising fears over economy

Employers added just 22,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%.

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Funding extension for school holiday club scheme

The government is funding another three years of the Time2Move programme for children.

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London Tube strike: All you need to know

London Underground services are set to face disruption from Sunday to Thursday.

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Martin Lewis: Act now to save on your energy bills

Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.

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Mixed picture for energy bills as SSE and Power NI confirm price changes

Gas prices will be dropping by over 8% in some areas while all Power NI electricity customers face a 4% increase.

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American Eagle shares soar as Sydney Sweeney ads seen driving sales

The US actress was part of the company's controversial "Great Jeans" campaign which drew a backlash.

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Google told to pay $425m in privacy lawsuit

Google says the decision misunderstands how its products work, and it will appeal the ruling.

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Short guide to saving money for freshers - by students

Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.

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Google avoids break-up but must share data with rivals

A case over the US tech giant's dominance in search allows it to hang on to its Chrome web browser.

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Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits

A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.

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House price growth slows as calls mount over tax reform

The average home in the UK cost £271,079 in the year to August, according to Nationwide.

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US court rules many of Trump's global tariffs are illegal

The tariffs can remain in place until mid-October to allow the Trump administration time to request the Supreme Court take up the case.

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How coffee chains like Costa lost the matcha generation

Costa's owner Coca-Cola is reportedly looking to sell the chain as its popularity cools off. So has something gone wrong?

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