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Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial (Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:38:00 GMT)
A woman has been awarded $3m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices (Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:27:50 GMT)
The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.
Why are UK prices still rising? (Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:35:11 GMT)
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
We need more plumbers and fewer lawyers in AI age, says BlackRock boss (Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:38 GMT)
Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.
Oil prices volatile as Trump talks up Iran negotiations (Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:18:16 GMT)
Crude rose back above $100 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.
How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go? (Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:53:49 GMT)
For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.
'Wildly unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership (Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:23:06 GMT)
For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.
Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £920m (Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:20:33 GMT)
Judge rules that Hewlett-Packard Enterprise was owed damages for the £8.2bn acquisition of Autonomy in 2011.
OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal (Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:48:56 GMT)
The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:16:55 GMT)
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:37:31 GMT)
The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
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.
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.
Oil above $100 over conflicting claims on US-Iran talks (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:10:57 GMT)
The US repeated claims it is in discussions with Iran while Shell warned oil shortages will hit Europe.
Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post (Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:31:18 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.
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.
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.
