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Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:10:39 GMT
Most analysts believe the Bank rate will remain at 4% for now, although there could be a cut in December.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:21:44 GMT
Administrator's report shows firm owes £39m to HMRC on top of £148m owed to Department of Health
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:40:47 GMT
In the 2023 remarks from the King he said AI was "no less important than the discovery of electricity" but warned the risks must be tackled.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:16:56 GMT
Plans to get more people working pose some challenges for employers, employees and health services.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:08:27 GMT
If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:10:59 GMT
The highly-complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:14:53 GMT
SNP MP Pete Wishart says he is seeking legal advice over the "disturbing" AI-generated social media post.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:55:23 GMT
The economy ministry said proceedings would last until Shein proved all of its content complied with French law.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:15:34 GMT
The legislation is designed to help reduce the concentration of rural land ownership among a small number of people.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:56:09 GMT
Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:21:33 GMT
Shares of major tech companies have fallen in the US and Japan over fears about AI bubble
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:05:04 GMT
"I can settle up my affairs. I can turn the heating up full blast, and that will be wonderful," 92-year-old Betty Brown told the BBC.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:39:10 GMT
Marks & Spencer's online and in-store sales were hit by a cyber attack which it said cost it £101m
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:04:38 GMT
The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:46:50 GMT
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:51 GMT
Undercover reporters were told how easy it was to make big profits selling illegal vapes and cigarettes.
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:32:54 GMT
Gopichand Hinduja helped transform his father's modest textile and trading businesses into a global conglomerate.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:28:34 GMT
The chancellor says she will make 'necessary choices' in an unusual pre-Budget speech.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:31:17 GMT
Ministers are making changes to the curriculum in England after a review of what is taught in schools.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:17:01 GMT
The study, commissioned by the Department for Transport, was completed by Berkshire's TRL.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:44:42 GMT
The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:18:15 GMT
AI pioneer Professor Fei-Fei Li is set to receive a top engineering prize from the King for her contributions to the field.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:31:17 GMT
Ministers are making changes to the curriculum in England after a review of what is taught in schools.
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:18:26 GMT
The chancellor's pitch: the Budget will be painful, due to the actions of others, but it will be worth it, to tackle debt, help public services and promote growth.
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:10:21 GMT
Sir Alan led a group of 555 subpostmasters who took part in a landmark group legal action against the Post Office.
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:09:17 GMT
Headliner Nelly Furtado - who is owed more than £145,000 - is among 180 people and companies yet to be paid.
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:32:46 GMT
ABF explores spinning off Primark chain from food brands as UK shoppers cut back on fashion purchases
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:13:20 GMT
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:14:09 GMT
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:54:31 GMT
Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:11:41 GMT
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:17:40 GMT
Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:07:11 GMT
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:04:09 GMT
It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:01:08 GMT
New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection.
Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:48:14 GMT
The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:03:07 GMT
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:11:04 GMT
South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:54:55 GMT
Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:06:33 GMT
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:04:37 GMT
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:22:10 GMT
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:32:04 GMT
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:18:49 GMT
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:43:35 GMT
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:10:39 GMT
Most analysts believe the Bank rate will remain at 4% for now, although there could be a cut in December.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:25:42 GMT
The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.60 to £3.10.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:14:50 GMT
An election to replace the Guernsey ESC committee is likely to take place on 27 November.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:38:10 GMT
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:22:10 GMT
Some experts think the government may break its promise not to increase income tax, NI or VAT for working people.
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