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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
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.
The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
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?
Should you overpay your mortgage or save?
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:03:33 GMT
Martin Lewis explains.
Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:31:06 GMT
The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.
Kids can be the harshest critics…
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:22:42 GMT
The candidates test their story on a group of kids.
Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
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?
AI coding platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:19:30 GMT
Vibe-coding tools - which let people without coding skills create apps using AI - are exploding in popularity.
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
'Tens of thousands' affected by law firm collapse
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:59:10 GMT
The Solicitors Regulation Authority say an investigation into PM Law's collapse is ongoing.
The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
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.
Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:08:22 GMT
The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.
Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:07:07 GMT
What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
Salmon exports remain high but Scotch whisky falls
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:46:55 GMT
Scottish salmon exports increased in tonnage by 9%, while the volume of Scotch whisky exports dropped by 4.3%.
US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:46:15 GMT
The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House's approach to policing big mergers and monopolies.
Would you pay £7.50 for a pint of Guinness?
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:04:36 GMT
A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.
What's driving Northern Ireland's falling fuel prices?
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:58:55 GMT
As petrol prices fall to their lowest levels in five years, BBC News NI takes a look at what's behind the drop.
AI safety leader says 'world is in peril' and quits to study poetry
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:37:44 GMT
It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.
FTC warns Apple over alleged lack of conservative news
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:57:14 GMT
The tech giant is facing pressure over claims that its news app does not feature articles from conservative outlets.
Reeves says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growth
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:23:06 GMT
The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.
Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:32:21 GMT
A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty.
Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:03:12 GMT
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
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.
Civil service pension backlog 'overwhelmed' Capita, boss says
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:20:12 GMT
Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.
Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:40:55 GMT
The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.
Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:05:55 GMT
The Advantage Travel Partnerships says rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape".
Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:04:16 GMT
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:25:21 GMT
Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:35:19 GMT
Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a "huge win for shoppers".
Costs from Trump's tariffs paid mainly by US firms and consumers, NY Fed says
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:07:59 GMT
Last year, collective import tariff rates on various goods coming into the US more than tripled.
Trump revokes key climate ruling which he says has made cars pricier
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:45:18 GMT
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
Civil service pension backlog 'overwhelmed' Capita, boss says
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:20:12 GMT
Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.
Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:42:34 GMT
Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.
Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
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"
Probe ordered into Daily Mail owner's £500m takeover of Telegraph
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:12:12 GMT
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.
AirAsia accused by artist for allegedly using his work without consent
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:52:56 GMT
A Penang-based street artist says his work has been "reproduced" as part of a livery on an aircraft
Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:23:51 GMT
Yuko Yamaguchi oversaw the feline character's rise to to global icon status.
Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:11:55 GMT
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:29:17 GMT
Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.
Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:01:52 GMT
Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.
Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:07:28 GMT
Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.
