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Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:58:25 GMT

Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

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.

One in 7 shops in UK has turned cashless in the past year, survey finds

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:41 GMT

Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card only in the last year, a survey suggests.

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:16:54 GMT

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:53:29 GMT

The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:09:19 GMT

A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:21:32 GMT

Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.

Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:09:18 GMT

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:25:03 GMT

Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.

Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:51:05 GMT

Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.

Can snacks help you sleep?

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:51 GMT

Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

US trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:13:16 GMT

A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT

Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

Council considers extending food voucher scheme

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:06:10 GMT

The council earmarks £1m to pay for the vouchers as part of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund.

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?

Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:37:49 GMT

The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.

Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiral

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:55:45 GMT

The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.

Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:47:00 GMT

The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

'Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil'

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:01:22 GMT

Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK - here's everything you need to know.

Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:45:00 GMT

Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT

Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:50:58 GMT

The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

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?

Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:31 GMT

With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

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"

Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:01:56 GMT

Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

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.

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?

Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:46:30 GMT

The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.

Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:11:17 GMT

Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:49:43 GMT

Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:06:33 GMT

Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:12:02 GMT

Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.

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.

US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:50:36 GMT

The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.

Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:57:00 GMT

The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.

Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:47 GMT

Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:39 GMT

Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.

Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:26 GMT

New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:04:26 GMT

Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:09 GMT

The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:10:05 GMT

Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

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.

US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:11:25 GMT

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".

Heating oil costs 'worrying' for rural residents

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:21:15 GMT

The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.

TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:12 GMT

TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".

Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:42:03 GMT

If oil prices remain high for some time, there could be knock-on effects on the cost of fuel and food.

How do you modernise mango farming?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:05:20 GMT

India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

States sue Trump administration over new 'unlawful' global tariffs

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:56:38 GMT

The 24 states are seeking to block Trump's latest tariffs, which he imposed to replace levies struck down by the Supreme Court.

Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:49:00 GMT

Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:45:46 GMT

Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

Use our tax calculator to see how Spring Statement forecasts may affect you

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:01:44 GMT

Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:55:34 GMT

The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

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.

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.

China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:10:52 GMT

It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days