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Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients
Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:05:19 GMT
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?
A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:12:36 GMT
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.
Human-sized Labubu doll sells for more than $150,000
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:28:45 GMT
The 131cm-high figurine was sold at the Yongle International Auction in Beijing.
Are house prices too high to get on the property ladder?
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:34:53 GMT
New data shows record house price rises are currently "centred" in south Wales.
What does the Air India crash mean for Boeing?
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:59:27 GMT
Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record.
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
Tours on hold amid sudden closure of city landmark
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:04:11 GMT
Increasing costs are presenting financial challenges and its trips are on hold, the charity says.
Why are electricity prices going up in Guernsey?
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 06:20:16 GMT
It comes as electricity prices in the UK are dropping.
The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters
Wed, 28 May 2025 23:06:39 GMT
Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.
From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:01:54 GMT
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.
The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:04:45 GMT
Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.
Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up
Sat, 24 May 2025 23:18:06 GMT
Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.
Seven ways the Spending Review will affect you
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:48:00 GMT
Spending limits for government departments are being outlined by the chancellor. This is how it affects you.
The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT
From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?
Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow
Sun, 25 May 2025 23:11:04 GMT
Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.
Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:24:44 GMT
Most dads in the UK get two weeks of leave when their baby is born - but new fathers in many other countries get more.
Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:12:13 GMT
Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services, documents in the Spending Review suggest.
The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:53:06 GMT
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.
Son of Estée Lauder, who took the brand global, dies aged 92
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:51:15 GMT
Leonard Lauder joined his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years.
How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job
Wed, 21 May 2025 21:40:22 GMT
Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.
'I used to spend £50 there': What's gone wrong at Poundland?
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:10:18 GMT
After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned.
Key points at a glance from the Spending Review
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:23:51 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils how the government plans to spend money in the coming years.
Shared ownership: 'It's a con and we felt trapped'
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:41:46 GMT
Londoners, including couple Chris and Diana, share their experiences of shared ownership.
UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:30:15 GMT
Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032.
Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation
Mon, 26 May 2025 23:03:01 GMT
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.
Watchdog warns allergy sufferers about Dubai chocolate
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:37:24 GMT
The Food Standards Agency says the labelling on imported chocolate may not list all ingredients.
Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:07:49 GMT
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.
People on £10,000 to £71,000 react to the UK's spending plans
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:17:16 GMT
After the government outlined its spending plans, people with a range of incomes give us their reaction.
Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop tobacco ads
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:50:58 GMT
The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002.
How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:36:02 GMT
The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.
The Briefing Room
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT
From McKinley to Trump, the rise, fall and rise again of US tariffs.
Reeves vows to shield UK from Israel-Iran price shock
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:55:59 GMT
The chancellor said nothing was "off the table" in protecting people from the impact of higher oil prices.
Funeral director offering free limo rides to prom
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:20:31 GMT
A social media post offering lifts has spread "like wildfire" in the community, says Luke Reynolds.
How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:01:27 GMT
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:59:04 GMT
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:20:35 GMT
The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car.
WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:08 GMT
People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads.
Panorama
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT
Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent
US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:07:17 GMT
Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over images
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:11:26 GMT
The Hollywood studios allege Midjourney's image generator is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism".
Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after economy shrinks
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:38:26 GMT
The chancellor highlights "uncertainty" in the world as economists warn of tax rises if the economy fails to grow.
Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:05:53 GMT
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.
Minister to soften impact of planned disability benefit cuts
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:31:12 GMT
Liz Kendall tries to ease the impact of planned benefits cuts as Labour MPs consider rebelling.
Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?
Tue, 20 May 2025 23:01:50 GMT
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
'We make more money from weddings now than farming'
Tue, 27 May 2025 23:29:27 GMT
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.
'We sit in the dark to save money on electricity'
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:19:53 GMT
More than 100 protestors demonstrate on Saturday against above-inflation electricity price rises.
Poundland sold for £1 with shops set to close
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:19:24 GMT
The BBC understands up to 100 of the brand's 825 UK stores could close as the new owners shake up the business.
US deal 'may force UK biofuel plant to close'
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:04:33 GMT
Ensus says the recent UK-US tariff deal "fundamentally undermined its business position".
Badenoch calls for end to oil and gas windfall tax
Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:21:29 GMT
The Conservative leader said the windfall tax on the oil and gas sector should end and new drilling licenses are needed.
The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:44:27 GMT
The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.
How the Israel-Iran conflict could affect energy prices
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:59:52 GMT
Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.
Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
Faisal Islam: This is not a quick fix, but that's the point
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:25:37 GMT
The measures announced in the Spending Review will not instantly transform the economy.
HS2 reports subcontractor over alleged fraud
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:48:53 GMT
The firm managing the giant rail project has shared whistleblower allegations with HMRC.
