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UK government finances better than expected in January

The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

Asos co-founder dies after Thailand balcony fall

Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.

Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest

His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.

Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner

Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson on brink of collapse

Global Counsel says administrators will take control on Friday, blaming the "maelstrom" surrounding Mandelson.

How do you modernise mango farming?

India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

Live Nation sees strong ticket sales as monopoly lawsuit looms

The entertainment giant's revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts.

Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history

The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.

The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic

Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.

US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%

Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods

US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs

The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow.

Warmer weather hits profits at British Gas owner

Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas.

Why there's no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights

Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward.

Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot

The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see".

Etsy sells second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn

The "pre-loved" fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm.

Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS

The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.

'We're still on edge': Toy firms look to US Supreme Court as tariffs hit profits

"You cannot go to sleep on this president," says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy.

Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial

The billionaire boss said he "always" regretted not making faster progress to identify users under 13.

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law

The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.

Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversy

The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities".

Dennis the Menace featured on 50p coin to mark 75 years

The new coin has been made with with Beano, Britain's longest-running weekly comic, first published in 1938

Pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games

Football fans will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup.

Trump adviser calls for Fed economists to be 'disciplined'

Kevin Hassett criticised a New York Fed study into tariffs and the impact on US firms and consumers.

Lower fuel prices and airfares help drive inflation down

The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.

Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed

Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.

Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in UK butchers, watchdog warns

A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places.

'Check your payslip' warns nurse who overpaid nearly £3k in tax

Gemma Belby says she only found she was paying "double tax" after chatting with her colleagues.

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood

Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain

The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?

As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?

What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland

Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets

Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

UK government finances better than expected in January

The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

Closing factory workers paid to help at food bank

Dutch coffee-making giant Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) will close its plant in Banbury this year.

Warmer weather hits profits at British Gas owner

Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas.

Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Why are UK prices still rising?

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

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.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

Why youth unemployment is rising

Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025

Why you should consider switching bank accounts

Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.

Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland

Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.

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