Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.
Policymakers at the Bank vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% .
Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.
Energy costs jump after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East,
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.
Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.
The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".
The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.
For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.
Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.
With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.
A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.
A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.
The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."
The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.
The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives
Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.
The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.
The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.
The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.
Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.
Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.
GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?
Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Homes for Wells provides rented accommodation to 47 families for about 80% of market rate.
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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?
The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.
BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.
Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.
British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote
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