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US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:38:13 GMT

The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025.

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

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.

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.

Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:14:18 GMT

Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:10:26 GMT

Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:12:28 GMT

It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control

Sun, 24 May 2026 23:13:50 GMT

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

Single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps - Hinge boss

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:05:54 GMT

Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships.

Hinge boss on her green and red flags in life

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:51:19 GMT

Jackie Jantos, CEO of Hinge, shares her daily habits and tips for success in dating and in life.

Chippies turn to new species amid 'massive' cod price rise

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:11:26 GMT

Experts say cod has turned into "white gold" as the prices keeps going up.

Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:28:31 GMT

High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.

'Library of Things' aims to help people save money

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:19:04 GMT

Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:45 GMT

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

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

Three-quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:02:23 GMT

A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:25:06 GMT

The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.

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?

Final pieces fired at Denby as production ends

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:42:47 GMT

"We are so hugely proud of everything this Derbyshire pottery has achieved," the company says.

Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:14:43 GMT

With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:19:14 GMT

Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:01:14 GMT

Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.

Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

The 18 creatures in the running to be on the new banknotes

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:02:18 GMT

The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

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.

Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:36:45 GMT

BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

Grant puts gloss on paint recycling enterprise

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:32:00 GMT

A Cambridgeshire social enterprise is awarded £400,000 by the National Lottery to help it expand.

We need to stop AI developing without humans, says Anthropic co-founder

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:17:39 GMT

Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.

British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:32:16 GMT

The charity says it is facing "an exceptionally challenging trading environment".

'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Sun, 24 May 2026 01:02:55 GMT

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:08:41 GMT

Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

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?

How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:14:50 GMT

Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.

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.

Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:18:00 GMT

The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".

Advice service demand rises amid housing crisis

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:25:22 GMT

Citizens Advice Guernsey says housing and cost of living pressures have increased demand.

Who can buy shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:51:36 GMT

From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.

'Apocalyptic' Tata Steel fire sees 'substantial' damage to production line

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:27:16 GMT

Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as crews battle the fire in Port Talbot.

SpaceX says it's worth $1.75tn as it targets largest stock market debut

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:10:10 GMT

Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target share price for buyers earlier than expected.

Why is government spending £1.3bn on Universal UK?

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:23 GMT

The government is committing many millions of pounds to the new theme park planned for Bedfordshire.

Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:02:17 GMT

It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.

'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:06:33 GMT

The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why?

The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:58:45 GMT

Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

Trump announces $700m coal investment using wartime powers

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:03:36 GMT

The president is directing money into coal as the Iran war drives up energy costs for Americans.

Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:04:14 GMT

Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:47:42 GMT

The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:36:30 GMT

The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.

How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff

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.

Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:18:43 GMT

Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

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.

Mark Zuckerberg's longest-serving employee on AI, jobs - and her boss

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:05:39 GMT

Naomi Gleit has weathered many controversies at Meta, but remains in what she tells the BBC is her "dream job".

Witness History

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

How mass student demonstrations in May 1989 led to bloodshed in Beijing

Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices

Sun, 31 May 2026 23:19:32 GMT

Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

China cracks down on soft porn, violence and materialism in viral micro dramas

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:16:54 GMT

Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.

Free Thinking

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Can the accumulation of wealth be ethical and what can we learn from Adam Smith's enquiry?

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:16:52 GMT

"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.