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Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A woman has been awarded $3m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'

The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.

Oil above $100 over conflicting claims on US-Iran talks

The US repeated claims it is in discussions with Iran while Shell warned oil shortages will hit Europe.

Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post

Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.

Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21

Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.

Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff

It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met

BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.

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.

UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body

The group says the country "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas to secure supplies.

Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty

Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.

US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers

There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.

Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne

The deal would create a global beauty giant, uniting brands such as Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown and Rabanne.

HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money

The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.

China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers

It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.

Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal

The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for €1bn (£860m).

'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out

A household with an average gross income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.

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.

A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?

Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market

As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East

GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

Can snacks help you sleep?

Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever

Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

Families offered support with Easter food costs

Low-income families are being offered help with the cost of food during the Easter holidays.

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.

'I couldn't afford rent in London as a nurse so I commuted from Wales while pregnant'

A&E nurse Georgie Scott says she was "'pushed out" of the capital because of high rent prices.

Fuel prices begin to fall in Ireland after excise duty cuts

The excise duty has been dropped by 20 cent on a litre of diesel and by 15 cent for petrol until the end of May.

Will UK interest rates fall any time soon?

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

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.

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"

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.

Selling Sheffield Wednesday

BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.

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