No extra cash for higher pay deals, says Downing Street
The government has ruled out any extra cash for pay rises after review bodies recommended new deals for teachers and NHS staff above the amount budgeted for by ministers, Downing…
M&S customers in limbo as cyber attack chaos continues
Marks and Spencer (M&S) customers have been telling the BBC of their frustration as disruption caused by the cyber attack which has hit the retailer continues into another trading week.…
DHL lifts suspension of high-value deliveries to US
DHL has lifted a suspension it had imposed on deliveries worth more than $800 (£603) to the US after negotiating “adjustments” to customs rules. Earlier this month, the delivery giant…
UK growth forecast cut over tariff uncertainty
Growth in the UK’s economy is set to be slower than previously predicted as a result of the trade disruption and uncertainty caused by US trade tariffs, an economic forecaster…
Flights cancelled in Portugal and Spain due to power cut
A major power cut across large parts of Spain and Portugal has resulted in dozens of flights being cancelled as well as disruption to rail and road networks. Some 96…
ChatGPT AI bot adds shopping to its powers
Overwhelmed by online shopping? Maybe a robot can help. The viral ChatGPT bot is adding shopping features to its powers, extending the reach of its artificial intelligence (AI) into an…
Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakes
The sugar tax applied to fizzy drinks is set to be extended to milkshakes and other milk-based drinks under new government plans. The government is consulting on proposals to end…
Graduates turned down by supermarkets as vacancies drop
Young people have told the BBC they are finding it harder than ever to get a job, with some graduates frustrated at being turned down for roles at supermarkets. The…
What is bug hunting and why is it changing?
Few technology careers offer the chance to demonstrate your skills in exclusive venues worldwide, from luxury hotels to Las Vegas e-sports arenas, peers cheering you on as your name moves…
Why Trump keeps attacking the US central bank
US President Donald Trump has some well-known nemeses: illegal immigrants, low-flow showers and last, but definitely not least, the head of the US central bank. Elevated by Trump to lead…