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Heathrow rival could lead expansion, watchdog says

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:25
The aviation watchdog is considering new rules for Heathrow ahead of its possible expansion.

UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:42
Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.

British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:27
The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.

Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 09:10
Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

India's Adanis agree to pay $18m to settle civil fraud case in the US

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 06:41
The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied.

'Not having a proper funeral left me with painful memories'

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 05:24
Ed Cullen says his mum had an unattended cremation which saved money but was "devastating" for him.

Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 05:03
As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.

US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 05:01
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".

Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 23:49
Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 23:03
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 23:01
Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 23:01
Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 21:06
There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.

Woman in bank row over depositing £900 HMRC cheque

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 15:56
Annabel Yates says she faces a 94 mile round trip to bank a cheque because of changes at Lloyds.

Cost of living concerns in St Helier Central

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 14:35
The BBC has heard concerns about poverty and cost of living from St Helier Central voters.

Honda makes its first annual loss in 70 years

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 13:25
The firm will now pivot away from scrapping its target for all of its vehicles to be electric by 2040.

Honda makes its first annual loss in 70 years

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 13:25
The firm will now pivot away from scrapping its target for all of its vehicles to be electric by 2040.

Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 13:08
The UK economy is showing resilience – it’s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.

Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 13:08
The UK economy is showing resilience – it’s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.

Major police operation targets drug and knife crime

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 10:17
West Midlands Police brings Operation Fearless to Handsworth.

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