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NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds

Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".

Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge

US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.

'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds'

Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments.

Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling

Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC

Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.

The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss

Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies

The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?

The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war

The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Port Talbot to become offshore wind hub for Celtic Sea

Port operator ABP will begin work on developing a facility to assemble and launch turbines out to sea.

UK CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan

The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.

Whisky giant drops plans for £150m facility in Ayrshire

Suntory Global Spirits did not give a reason for why the plan is not going ahead.

Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale

Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.

Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial

A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement

Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.

UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices

The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.

Why are UK prices still rising?

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

We need more plumbers and fewer lawyers in AI age, says BlackRock boss

Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?

For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

Oil prices volatile as Trump talks up Iran negotiations

Crude rose back above $100 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.

'Wildly unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership

For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.

Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £920m

Judge rules that Hewlett-Packard Enterprise was owed damages for the £8.2bn acquisition of Autonomy in 2011.

OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal

The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.

Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety

The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.

Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers

The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

Low-deposit mortgage deals hit as rates continue to soar

More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market, with more upheaval expected.

Would you build your own apps?

Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers

Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help

The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym

Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP

How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost

Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence

The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?

Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline

The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?

Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?

The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

What is happening to gas and electricity prices?

Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds'

Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments.

NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points

Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.

Working parents 'struggling to afford nappies or food'

More working families asking for baby essentials

Do not turn your heating off, charities warn

Organisations say there is support available after heating oil doubled in price due to the war in Iran.

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse

There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

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 to make the most of your Lifetime Isa

Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime ISA to buy with someone who has already bought.

Did you know you could transfer your ISA?

Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.

Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen

The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

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