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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:20:07 GMT
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:51:59 GMT
The OpenAI leader, and much of the tech industry, is throwing support behind Anthropic.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:16:32 GMT
Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:32:38 GMT
Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:06:40 GMT
The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:52:25 GMT
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:44:40 GMT
Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:57:23 GMT
Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:57:43 GMT
The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:09:46 GMT
The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:57:28 GMT
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:18:47 GMT
The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:53:04 GMT
People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:25:28 GMT
Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:04:03 GMT
The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:57:11 GMT
It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:39:57 GMT
Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:52:23 GMT
The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:55:10 GMT
The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:22:41 GMT
Demand for Nvidia chips rose even as the company sets out to create AI products of its own.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:02:16 GMT
The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:01:22 GMT
A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the prediction market Kalshi cracks down.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:07:33 GMT
From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:03:26 GMT
The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:09:30 GMT
The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America's main revenue source.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:32:41 GMT
Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:06:33 GMT
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:10:05 GMT
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:01:56 GMT
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:05:20 GMT
India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:16:54 GMT
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:50:58 GMT
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:04:16 GMT
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:11:55 GMT
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:05:12 GMT
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:05 GMT
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:03:12 GMT
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:38:36 GMT
What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:25:21 GMT
Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:05:27 GMT
It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:58:25 GMT
Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:49:18 GMT
Households entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:29:54 GMT
Jo Haywood says the volunteer-led group is seeing "record numbers" of people needing cheaper food.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:49:43 GMT
Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:47 GMT
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:03 GMT
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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