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The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:04:45 GMT

Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

Hiring woes and 'super high' prices: Voters say Trump's progress on the US economy is mixed

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:51:12 GMT

We asked six Americans what they make of the US economy one year after President Trump returned to the White House.

How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:08:55 GMT

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

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.

How the new road safety measures could affect you

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:37:07 GMT

The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:58:29 GMT

Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

EU suspends approval of US trade deal

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:41:10 GMT

The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

Excel: The software that's hard to quit

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:07:59 GMT

Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

Toy sellers keep close watch on social media ban

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:07:54 GMT

Toys for teenagers and adults have revived the industry, but it could be hit by any ban on social media for under-16s.

Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:25:19 GMT

Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.

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?

How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:13 GMT

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:17:01 GMT

TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:40 GMT

Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:04:26 GMT

AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:38 GMT

Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.

Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:07:27 GMT

Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:51 GMT

More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:19 GMT

The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:33 GMT

Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.

How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:13:10 GMT

Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

Decision on Manchester-London 'ghost train' was uninformed, regulator admits

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:42:27 GMT

The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing "critical points" when it made a decision.

UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:51:01 GMT

It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.

Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:57:22 GMT

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:04:25 GMT

The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:37 GMT

Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:05:38 GMT

The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:43:38 GMT

Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.

Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:22:59 GMT

Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.

Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:52:19 GMT

Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.

Council offers funerals at 'affordable price'

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:17:38 GMT

The council says it has launched a new website to promote its own lower-cost funeral options.

Crossing Continents

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:30:00 GMT

The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?

'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:26:30 GMT

The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

Trump says 'framework of a future deal' discussed on Greenland as he backs off tariffs threat

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:39:58 GMT

At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.

The Bottom Line

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.

Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:46:37 GMT

It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:18:10 GMT

The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:28:09 GMT

The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

Why are UK prices still rising?

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:19:22 GMT

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:02:08 GMT

Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:43:17 GMT

The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.

Environment Secretary: South East Water boss 'should not get bonus'

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:12:51 GMT

Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies

Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:52:11 GMT

With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:07:50 GMT

Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

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"

UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:06 GMT

The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.

Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:03:39 GMT

Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

Ryanair boss thanks Elon Musk for 'boost' in ticket sales after online row

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:38:11 GMT

Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days, but the airline executive says it's helping lift sales

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:11 GMT

A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

Trump credit card plan would be a 'disaster', JP Morgan boss warns

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:24:00 GMT

Jamie Dimon said Donald Trump's interest rate cap proposal would restrict Americans' access to credit.

Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:15:27 GMT

Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.

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?

UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:51:01 GMT

It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.

Are UK interest rates expected to fall again?

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:09:29 GMT

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

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:58:17 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

Free holiday swimming for thousands of children

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:29:59 GMT

Wiltshire's scheme is open to all primary and secondary school pupils who receive free school meals.

Two charged after funeral firm collapse hit 46,000

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:25:59 GMT

About 46,000 customers lost thousands of pounds when Safe Hands Plans Ltd collapsed in 2022.

Supreme Court sceptical of Trump firing of Lisa Cook

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:45:41 GMT

One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could "shatter" Federal Reserve independence.

Next buys shoe chain Russell & Bromley but 33 shops at risk

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:45:36 GMT

The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next's £2.5m pound offer.

Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:57:03 GMT

More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.

Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:36:28 GMT

Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.