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Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:33:09 GMT

Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:18:03 GMT

Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:31:00 GMT

The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:20:45 GMT

A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

How much money do you give for a wedding gift?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:22:37 GMT

You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil

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

Bus travellers respond to fare reduction

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:14:03 GMT

'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.

Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:33:09 GMT

Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:02:05 GMT

The luxury car maker says the loans will be used to fund current and future product plans.

Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:25:34 GMT

The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.

Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI models go rogue

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:58:35 GMT

A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:51:24 GMT

Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:48:55 GMT

Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:01:08 GMT

Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:22:34 GMT

Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.

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?

Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:27:37 GMT

Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:29:06 GMT

It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:04:58 GMT

Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

What we know about 20% cut to some business rates

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:29:46 GMT

Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.

Help for electricity bills as crude oil hits $100

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:37:38 GMT

The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

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.

Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:11:35 GMT

The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

How much money do you give for a wedding gift?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:22:37 GMT

You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:10:01 GMT

June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.

Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:30:58 GMT

The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:50:38 GMT

The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.

Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:05:19 GMT

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:02:10 GMT

Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:02:10 GMT

Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:07:05 GMT

The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.

AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:02:09 GMT

Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:08:53 GMT

The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".

What about cuts for cafes and hotels?

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:45:19 GMT

The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:01:08 GMT

Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:42:33 GMT

As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.

UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:04:19 GMT

The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn

Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:40:33 GMT

Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.

The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:41 GMT

The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

US hits dozens of trading partners with new wave of tariffs

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:30:15 GMT

Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:40:11 GMT

It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.

Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:18:37 GMT

A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".

Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:23:12 GMT

Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

The Bottom Line

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:40:00 GMT

What was the best business move of the last 12 months and who made the biggest blunder?

How the High Street became a window on our political instability

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:04 GMT

High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?