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Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:57:37 GMT

Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards


Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:07:01 GMT

Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.


Crews battle overnight fire in Kilmarnock town centre

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:44:51 GMT

Crews battle overnight fire which spread across Kilmarnock shops


'No respite for consumer' as food prices remain 'stubbornly high'

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:32:47 GMT

It comes as official figures show food and drink prices rose by 4.5% in the 12 months to June.


The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:02:03 GMT

US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.


'Perfect storm' causes downfall in Jersey visitors

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:10:42 GMT

Tourism bosses and traders believe a number of factors have led to the drop in visitor numbers.


Savers to be targeted with offers to invest in shares under new plans

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:29:33 GMT

Banks will send savers details of possible investments and an ad campaign will raise awareness, the Treasury says.


The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:04:09 GMT

The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.


Co-op boss says sorry to 6.5m people who had data stolen in hack

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:46:18 GMT

In her first interview since the hack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.


UK inflation hits highest for almost a year and a half

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:01:54 GMT

Food prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.


'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:30:10 GMT

Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.


US inflation rises as tariffs drive up prices

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:06:43 GMT

Energy and housing costs were the major drivers of inflation, but consumers are starting to feel the impact of tariffs on basic goods.


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.


The Briefing Room

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:38:00 GMT

As President Trump raises tariffs again, what does this mean for world trade?


Trump claims tariff deal with Indonesia

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:41:16 GMT

Trump says the US will lower its tariffs threatened on goods from Indonesia to 19% from a planned 32%.


The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT

From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?


Savers to be targeted with offers to invest in shares under new plans

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:29:33 GMT

Banks will send savers details of possible investments and an ad campaign will raise awareness, the Treasury says.


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?


Thames Water 'extremely stressed', warns boss amid huge losses

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:27:08 GMT

The company's future remains uncertain as it posts losses of £1.65bn for the year to March.


Post Office could be owned by its postmasters, government says

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:00:26 GMT

The service could be turned into an employee-owned business, under options set out by the government.


Nvidia says it will restart AI chip sales to China

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:03:35 GMT

The move would reverse a US ban on sales of the high-end chip to the world's second largest economy.


The bridge changing lives and boosting business

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:03:29 GMT

The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.


Tariffs are shifting global supply chains

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:08:24 GMT

Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.


Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:43:54 GMT

The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.


What have tariffs really done to the US economy?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:03:30 GMT

As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.


Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:01:34 GMT

Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.


Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT

The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy


Reddit starts verifying ages of users in the UK

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:14:17 GMT

The platform will bring in the measures from 14 July to stop under-18s looking at "certain mature content".


Martin Lewis' trick for haggling with a call centre

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:03:33 GMT

Contract ending or ended? Try this if you're renewing your broadband/TV, mobile, car/home insurance or breakdown cover.


Boeing fuel switches safe, regulator says after Air India crash

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:55:07 GMT

A preliminary investigation found the switches had been turned off in June's fatal Air India crash.


Starbucks staff must work in the office four days a week

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:28:13 GMT

The coffees shop firm is offering one-time payments to staff who decide to leave rather than comply.


Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:00:05 GMT

Heat pump makers are ready to raise output, but demand is still sluggish.


Labubu firm sees profit soaring by at least 350%

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:55:41 GMT

Sales, branding and tight cost controls have helped Pop Mart's profits balloon in the first half of 2025.


US inflation rises as tariffs drive up prices

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:06:43 GMT

Energy and housing costs were the major drivers of inflation, but consumers are starting to feel the impact of tariffs on basic goods.


Drivers offered up to £3,750 discount to buy electric cars

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:08 GMT

Government will subsidise prices cuts to encourage a shift away from petrol and diesel.


The Bottom Line

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT

What does it take to grow a new enterprise into a multi million-pound business?


Trump launches probe into Brazil's 'unfair' trade practices

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 01:06:47 GMT

Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro.


Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:02:48 GMT

Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.


Meta to spend hundreds of billions to build AI data centres

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:59:02 GMT

The founder of the social media giant said one of the sites would cover an area nearly the size of Manhattan.


How the rising cost of shoes could hit Trump

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:06:24 GMT

In this Americast episode, Anthony Zurcher, BBC's North America correspondent, discusses how Trump may start to feel pressure from his own supporters if prices continue to rise at home.


Stop being negative about savers buying shares, Reeves says

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:02:23 GMT

Chancellor tells the financial industry to change the narrative around consumer investment to encourage growth.


Trip drink ad banned over claim it makes you calm

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT

The ad for the cucumber and mint drink made unauthorised health claims, the advertising watchdog found.


China growth beats expectations as Trump tariffs loom

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:30:50 GMT

The world's second largest economy grew by 5.2% in the three months to the end of June, official figures show.


Farmers face crisis as drought causes grass to fail

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:14:48 GMT

One farmer says she has never seen a spring and summer with so little rain.


Bank boss ready to cut rates if job market slows

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:23:01 GMT

Andrew Bailey tells the Times he believes "the path is downward" on interest rates.


UK inflation hits highest for almost a year and a half

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:01:54 GMT

Food prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.


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.




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