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Mon, 18 May 2026

Oil prices rise after Trump warns 'clock is ticking' on Iran peace talks

Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.

Sun, 17 May 2026

Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Sun, 17 May 2026

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure

A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

Sun, 17 May 2026

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.

Sun, 17 May 2026

'Vicious circle of rising costs is fuelling crisis for traders'

"Dried apricots 12 months ago were £35 for a 12kg box, now they're £100 a box," says cheesemonger.

Sun, 17 May 2026

'We need working-class voices to enrich culture'

Northumberland journalist Kate Pasola says there is a need to break down socioeconomic barriers.

Sun, 17 May 2026

How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners?

The BBC Politics London show asks three bodies which policies could improve Londoners' lives.

Sat, 16 May 2026

Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to

The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.

Sat, 16 May 2026

Creator content made the main stage at TV's 'upfront' pitches — and not just for YouTube

In media companies' annual pitch to advertisers this week, creator content played a bigger role as a new category for reaching younger audiences.

Sat, 16 May 2026

Meet the pilots flying Spirit Airlines' yellow jets to the desert

Special pilots have been moving Spirit's fleet of yellow jets to the desert.

Fri, 15 May 2026

'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.

Fri, 15 May 2026

UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues

Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Chinese EVs are coming to Canada, and some dealers can't wait to sell them

Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%.

Fri, 15 May 2026

British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal

The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Family investors turn to old-economy businesses like dealerships and fisheries to avoid AI disruption

While car dealerships and fisheries are less eye-catching than high-flying AI startups, they offer stability and cash flow that's attractive to family offices.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time

The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Watch: What was argued at the Musk-Altman trial?

It's the jury's turn to deliberate in the showdown over OpenAI that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech against each other.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Starbucks to lay off 300 U.S. employees, shutter some regional support offices

Starbucks said the moves will help the coffee chain return to profitable growth.

Fri, 15 May 2026

Heathrow rival could lead expansion, watchdog says

The aviation watchdog is considering new rules for Heathrow ahead of its possible expansion.

Fri, 15 May 2026

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.


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