Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9cJiRjq

Read More

Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid

The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/mB8ViKL

Read More

'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage

The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UpC1ONG

Read More

US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face

Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/T1wIg0q

Read More

Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers

Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vqhoAl4

Read More

Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks

A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/OMdFlyQ

Read More

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products

The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AwVgMe5

Read More

Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices

New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MIF1god

Read More

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5PF6Bn7

Read More

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fW7QRiI

Read More

Treasurer stole £20k from dog clubs to pay bills

Lisa Murch, 44, admitted two charges of fraud by abuse of position.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/elYrTKi

Read More

Ferry frustrations and housing concerns in Gorey

Café owners and others in Gorey tell the BBC a new freight pricing model is driving up costs.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UPQgEts

Read More

'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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/msqBCAb

Read More

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fZrH7u1

Read More

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/m5R6tuc

Read More

Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats

Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YXibTPE

Read More

City's living costs drive workers to food banks

It is so expensive to live in Cambridge a charity says people with jobs need subsidised food.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/HuQ2Jkv

Read More

'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?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6LFM7nt

Read More

Temperatures are rising - and so are ice cream prices

Temperatures are rising across the country, and so is the price of ice cream - but by how much?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AhUp2k3

Read More

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/KIurHnv

Read More

Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yKSsnh8

Read More

'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes

Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/igLsokP

Read More

TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom

YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/an7tIOx

Read More

Domestic rates bills debt hits £1m in Northern Ireland

Advice NI said its debt advice service last year dealt with more than £1 million pounds in total rates debts for the first time.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/wJs80UY

Read More

Will UK interest rates go up?

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

from BBC News https://ift.tt/LJCcQbX

Read More

Business Daily

Trump's pick for the US Fed chair risks rebuke from the president if rates do not fall

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cJ69L4v

Read More

The Climate Question

How Thailand and Vietnam are seeing rapid growth in EV sales and manufacturing

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yV7fq9v

Read More

Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote

The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6rcGjUJ

Read More

'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors

John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/z8MnV3v

Read More

Swatch stores close for second day after crowds

The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/edRLQ7X

Read More

The Food Chain

How batch cooking can save time, money and food waste

from BBC News https://ift.tt/HQzair7

Read More

The Food Chain

How batch cooking can save time, money and food waste

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yXu2zPO

Read More

X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK

Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NS078cq

Read More

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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/1PJVZA8

Read More

Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh confirmed by US Senate

Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the narrowest margin since the role required a Senate confirmation vote.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/mLOicGu

Read More

Major police operation targets drug and knife crime

West Midlands Police brings Operation Fearless to Handsworth.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/i2DtyNT

Read More

Why are UK prices rising more quickly?

The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/nHGpkCJ

Read More

London traders hit by 'king of mangoes' shortage

London’s Alphonso mango supply is down this year due to fewer imports and higher prices for shoppers.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Tvxp12

Read More

British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer

The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FYxtX1l

Read More

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes

The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/1QFnUry

Read More

The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems

Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zLNMd9I

Read More

This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't

It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zvQcGU6

Read More

Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache

More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/K0rMJ36

Read More

Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits

Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hikeW5p

Read More

Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US

Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mw96F5I

Read More

Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close

The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/awmV0qp

Read More

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations

Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3RaPVv9

Read More

Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?

Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines. From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MK72ZyH

Read More

Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?

Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eIONc6q

Read More

UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high

There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JdcL4zh

Read More

Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels

Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zigBFoK

Read More

GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay

GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GJWjApk

Read More

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/HQyUpo6

Read More

Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections

Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sFrEoAv

Read More

Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%

The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/LH3QyWw

Read More

The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner

All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NtmkGTx

Read More

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xDZdbSi

Read More

Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination

People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/l6ZtIwP

Read More

'We're in a successful band but still work jobs'

Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ALUX9Yb

Read More