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Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:25:39 GMT
The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase.
Will new greener brake pads be more expensive?
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:06:39 GMT
Automotive industry will have to change techniques and materials as new EU rules come into force in 2026
NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:29 GMT
The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals.
The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:00:58 GMT
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
Bank apologises for firing staff in email asking to return laptops
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:46 GMT
A workers union says the email sent in error caused panic and distress.
China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 01:50:13 GMT
With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.
The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
'It's a chaotic mess': UK firms warn over US small parcel tax
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:24:37 GMT
The US scraps its de-minimis exemption, meaning no more duty-free entry of small parcels to the US.
Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:04:51 GMT
PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?
US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:24:39 GMT
The president has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, and cited constitutional power that he says allows him to fire her.
Thames Water agrees payment plan for record £122.7m fine
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:16:24 GMT
FTI Consulting is working on contingency plans should Thames go bust but how did it end up in this state?
4chan launches legal action against Ofcom in US
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:30:12 GMT
It wants the court to prohibit Ofcom from enforcing the Online Safety Act against it in the US.
Demand for free school uniform rising - charities
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 06:21:30 GMT
A survey this summer found families were going without heating or food to pay for uniform.
Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:38:55 GMT
A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.
Solar-powered postboxes being rolled out across UK
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:33:11 GMT
Royal Mail says the revamped design will help it compete in small parcel deliveries.
Should Europe wean itself off US tech?
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:03:19 GMT
Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe's cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance.
Social supermarket an alternative to food banks
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 06:08:37 GMT
The supermarket supplies fresh fruit, vegetables and meat to anyone struggling to make ends meet.
Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:38:55 GMT
A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.
Apple warns UK against introducing tougher tech regulation
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:03:24 GMT
The iPhone maker is pushing back against proposed changes required by the UK competition watchdog
Food costs 'pushing families close to breadline'
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:54:13 GMT
Rising food costs push families towards poverty, the chair of Jersey's shoppers' rights group says.
AI boom boosts Nvidia despite 'geopolitical issues'
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:38:35 GMT
Nvidia remains exposed to geopolitical tensions between the US and China.
P&O Ferries boss who sacked 800 staff quits
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:17:17 GMT
Chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite led the company when it sacked hundreds of staff in March 2022.
'Gringos out!': Mexicans protest against tourists and gentrification
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:23:14 GMT
Locals in Mexico City are unhappy about being priced out of central neighbourhoods.
The first game to feel truly cinematic is back - years after its creator left
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:58:36 GMT
The first new game in the series in a decade - a remake - has been released, without involvement of the series creator.
How coffee chains like Costa lost the matcha generation
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:44:41 GMT
Costa's owner Coca-Cola is reportedly looking to sell the chain as its popularity cools off. So has something gone wrong?
Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:22:14 GMT
PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.
Tesla asks court to throw out fatal crash verdict
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:01:35 GMT
Carmaker asks judge to overturn $243m verdict in fatal Autopilot crash case.
How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China
Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:02:31 GMT
The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France.
Home Office set to pull 'balloon-craft' job at migrant detention centre
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:54:53 GMT
Minister Seema Malhotra has called on the contractor to remove the jobs at the immigration removal centre.
Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:37:45 GMT
The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.
Fewer Music Shops on UK High Streets
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:03:04 GMT
The number of places to buy instruments has declined, as customers move online
Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls
Wed, 13 Aug 2025 23:29:33 GMT
The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election.
How US shoppers will be hit as 'de minimis' tariff exemption ends
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:50 GMT
Lower-price goods will no longer be duty-free, in a move that will affect millions of shipments.
Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:05:03 GMT
Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.
Court documents shed new light on UK-Apple row over user data
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:58:33 GMT
The document suggests the government may still want access despite US officials saying it had dropped the demand.
Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:24:58 GMT
He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.
How to stop AI agents going rogue
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:59:49 GMT
Agentic AI is taking decisions and acting on behalf of users, but how to stop that going wrong?
Energy bills to rise by more than expected ahead of winter
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:33:54 GMT
The £35 a year increase for a typical household is twice what analysts had predicted.
Ryanair to increase oversized bag bonus for staff
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:48:36 GMT
Michael O'Leary told the BBC the change would come in November, and that he made no apology for it.
Value of small parcels from China to UK doubles to £3bn as Shein sales soar
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:03:46 GMT
Parcels from China that are exempt from UK import tax more than doubled in value to £3bn last year.
Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:37:45 GMT
The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.
Climate change pushing winemakers to blend wines from different years
Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:38:54 GMT
Non-vintage still wine is now increasingly being made in response to more challenging weather.
Sports car manufacturer Lotus to cut 550 jobs
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:14:08 GMT
The BBC understands more than a third of workers at the Norfolk headquarters will lose their jobs.
What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax?
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:57:57 GMT
Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue.
Four ways to keep your energy bills down
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:11:45 GMT
Household energy bills are due to rise again in October but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
TFW you're doing a food shop, but something's not right
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:28:41 GMT
TFW you're doing a food shop, but something's not right
UK car sales to US rise following tariff deal
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:04:07 GMT
The increase comes after three months in a row of falling sales, according to industry data.
Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:03:41 GMT
Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens
How to get AI to work in 22 languages
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:01:09 GMT
India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects
Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:04 GMT
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
Why firms are merging HR and IT departments
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:13:47 GMT
The emergence of AI is spurring some firms to make their HR and IT departments work closer together.
Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?
Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:01:41 GMT
New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance.
The shop making people laugh for nearly 100 years
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:10:22 GMT
Hull's iconic Dinsdale's joke shop has remained pretty much untouched for almost a century.
