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Heathrow rival could lead expansion, watchdog says
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:08:28 GMT
The aviation watchdog is considering new rules for Heathrow ahead of its possible expansion.
Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:44:57 GMT
Musk's loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats.
India's Adanis agree to pay $18m to settle civil fraud case in the US
Fri, 15 May 2026 06:41:19 GMT
The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied.
PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription by £1 in UK
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:58:33 GMT
The videogame firm says the increase is due to "ongoing market conditions"
Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
'Vicious circle of rising costs is fuelling crisis for traders'
Sun, 17 May 2026 09:49:11 GMT
"Dried apricots 12 months ago were £35 for a 12kg box, now they're £100 a box," says cheesemonger.
'Not having a proper funeral left me with painful memories'
Fri, 15 May 2026 05:24:21 GMT
Ed Cullen says his mum had an unattended cremation which saved money but was "devastating" for him.
Swatch stores close for second day after crowds
Sun, 17 May 2026 14:35:24 GMT
The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.
AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:01:20 GMT
Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.
How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:28:23 GMT
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:58:36 GMT
The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.
Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
Mon, 11 May 2026 23:23:48 GMT
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
Cost of living concerns in St Helier Central
Thu, 14 May 2026 14:35:28 GMT
The BBC has heard concerns about poverty and cost of living from St Helier Central voters.
US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:55 GMT
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".
Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial
Fri, 15 May 2026 05:03:31 GMT
As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:16:00 GMT
The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.
Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:03:16 GMT
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues
Fri, 15 May 2026 19:30:01 GMT
Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.
Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed
Fri, 15 May 2026 21:50:14 GMT
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.
HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
Mon, 18 May 2026 10:07:56 GMT
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.
Tube strikes called off by RMT union
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:25:14 GMT
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:45 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
Oil price slumps as Trump says he called off Iran attacks
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:20:29 GMT
Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.
'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors
Fri, 15 May 2026 23:44:32 GMT
John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.
Why are people so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch?
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:39:04 GMT
A watch range by Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.
Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:11:37 GMT
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
Watch: What was argued at the Musk-Altman trial?
Fri, 15 May 2026 14:43:48 GMT
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.
X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:57:30 GMT
Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.
'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:48:03 GMT
Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.
Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
Wed, 06 May 2026 23:06:17 GMT
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to
Sat, 16 May 2026 23:27:55 GMT
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.
Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:01:07 GMT
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:08:37 GMT
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners?
Sun, 17 May 2026 07:08:41 GMT
The BBC Politics London show asks three bodies which policies could improve Londoners' lives.
Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
Mon, 18 May 2026 07:25:14 GMT
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Mon, 04 May 2026 23:43:28 GMT
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
Sat, 09 May 2026 06:13:11 GMT
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.
Major police operation targets drug and knife crime
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:30 GMT
West Midlands Police brings Operation Fearless to Handsworth.
British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:49:05 GMT
The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.
Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:02:48 GMT
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
Sun, 10 May 2026 23:34:59 GMT
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
Mon, 18 May 2026 05:18:57 GMT
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:07:25 GMT
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection
Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:08:37 GMT
Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."
New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
Mon, 18 May 2026 21:06:38 GMT
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.
Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:33:53 GMT
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.
'We need working-class voices to enrich culture'
Sun, 17 May 2026 09:15:37 GMT
Northumberland journalist Kate Pasola says there is a need to break down socioeconomic barriers.
UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:04:20 GMT
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.
The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:41 GMT
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV?
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:50:27 GMT
The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.
Changes to PIP payments
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:29:47 GMT
Finance expert Laura Pomfret explains to PIP payments.
