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Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:27:21 GMT)
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most' (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:46:00 GMT)
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.
Low-deposit mortgage deals hit as rates continue to soar (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:05:59 GMT)
More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market, with more upheaval expected.
Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:35:46 GMT)
Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.
Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21 (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:47:18 GMT)
Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.
Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:48:34 GMT)
It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.
Oil above $100 as conflicting claims emerge on US-Iran talks (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:35:20 GMT)
Global energy prices had plunged on Monday after Trump said he had postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.
Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:28:32 GMT)
BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.
What is happening to gas and electricity prices? (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:03:32 GMT)
Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.
UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:31:09 GMT)
The group says the country "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas to secure supplies.
Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:14:15 GMT)
Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.
US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:26:53 GMT)
There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.
Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:37:41 GMT)
The deal would create a global beauty giant, uniting brands such as Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown and Rabanne.
HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:39:09 GMT)
The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.
China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:56:42 GMT)
It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.
Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:50:44 GMT)
The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for €1bn (£860m).
'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:23:52 GMT)
A household with an average gross income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:23:00 GMT)
Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.
Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:21:51 GMT)
Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.
Porridge recalled months after mouse contamination (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:32:02 GMT)
Moma Foods says a third-party facility found "a mouse contamination event" last autumn.
Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-payment (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:02:52 GMT)
Debt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax.
Why do the West's farmers pay the price for war in Iran? (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:15:47 GMT)
Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an "overnight shock" to west country farmers.
BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:39:03 GMT)
The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.
Heat pumps work for me - but they're not yet a money saver (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:04:45 GMT)
The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?
Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss (Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:52:56 GMT)
The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.
Energy bills forecast to rise by £332 a year in July (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:22:44 GMT)
Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.
Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:05:03 GMT)
People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.
Would you build your own apps? (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:36:02 GMT)
Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.
US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:03:48 GMT)
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?
Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:03:25 GMT)
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
