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Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options

Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

Bank of England hints at higher rates as Iran war fuels inflation

The Bank of England votes for no immediate change to borrowing costs as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan

Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed

Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs

Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

Meta shares slide as plan to spend billions more on AI spooks investors

Other tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon also reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday.

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.

Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony

Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama

The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.

'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes

How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.

In five charts - How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price

The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

Advert for £49 serum banned over 'five years younger' claim

Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.

A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one

Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

Oil price rises above $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade

The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal

It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec

The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins

The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis

As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's

Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.

BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher

The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.

Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court

The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property

Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.

I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back

Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.

Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music

Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific

Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal

Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success

Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert

Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning

Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

The Dutch village at risk of being demolished

Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers

A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

Bank of England hints at higher rates as Iran war fuels inflation

The Bank of England votes for no immediate change to borrowing costs as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

Why are UK prices rising more quickly?

The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

Will UK interest rates go up?

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

Food bank stocks 'low as client numbers increase'

Guernsey Welfare Service says demand has grown and it could increase further.

Homeowners turn to solar panels as oil prices rise

Yorkshire installers report up to a tenfold increase in interest since the start of the Iran war.

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

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 has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?

Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI

Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130bn in damages.

High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter

Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs

BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

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