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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:32:22 GMT
The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:45:13 GMT
Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Tuesday after a brutal global tech rout erased billions from his wealth.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:01:55 GMT
Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:43:24 GMT
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:09:44 GMT
A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:48:24 GMT
New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:07:34 GMT
A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:47:35 GMT
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:24:12 GMT
The president's remarks come as global oil prices have fallen but remain higher than before the US-Israel war with Iran.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:20:26 GMT
Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:34:02 GMT
A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:45:31 GMT
A decade on from Brexit, BBC News NI's John Campbell looks at whether the region has benefited from having dual access to the EU and GB markets.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:16:37 GMT
The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:25:07 GMT
It is suing the US defence department after it was added to a list of firms with ties to the Chinese military.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:51:30 GMT
The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:57:05 GMT
Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:39:36 GMT
The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:39:55 GMT
The 15-year-old plaintiff's case against three other tech giants begins next month.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:58:41 GMT
As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:53:22 GMT
The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:44:40 GMT
A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:18:11 GMT
The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:01:40 GMT
Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:20:07 GMT
A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:14:58 GMT
Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:55:00 GMT
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:29:11 GMT
The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:01:11 GMT
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:27:11 GMT
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:11:07 GMT
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:02:05 GMT
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:11:13 GMT
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:26:01 GMT
As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:01:48 GMT
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:01:54 GMT
While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:06:30 GMT
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:01:04 GMT
The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:10:26 GMT
Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:45 GMT
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:05:11 GMT
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
Sun, 31 May 2026 23:19:32 GMT
Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:02:33 GMT
The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:48:24 GMT
New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:34:21 GMT
Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:10:16 GMT
Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:36:56 GMT
Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:10:11 GMT
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:04 GMT
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
Thu, 28 May 2026 06:44:47 GMT
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
Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:41 GMT
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

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