The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing
US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ELu3Y2...
Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok
Trump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KF5bTY1 v...
Uber's dynamic pricing means higher fares and lower earnings for drivers, study finds
A University of Oxford study says Uber's dynamic pricing algorithm has seen drivers income decrease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CXQP...
'How can people afford to have kids?'
In a city where the birth rate has fallen by a third in a decade, many blame financial pressures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W6hnGv4 vi...
The benefits U-turn raises deeper questions about the credibility of Labour's long-term plan
The Government is boxed in from this week's events - and lacks the Houdini skills to escape, says the BBC's Faisal Islam from BBC ...
Nissan Sunderland looking to cut 250 jobs
A spokesperson said the Sunderland plant remained 'at the forefront of our electrification strategy'. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Nike says Trump tariffs could raise its costs by $1bn
Company executives say the sportwear giant will cut its reliance on producing goods in China to ease the impact of US trade policies. from...
Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?
In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2WQFrBy vi...
Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand
The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6u21rmX via I...
Over £9.3m announced to support Surrey households
A total of £9,324,930.29 will be available to support residents facing financial hardship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oz5fO94 via IFTTT...
No phone signal on your train? There may be a fix - by 2028
Network Rail signs deal which will it claims will see an improvement to phone connectivity on trains and stations. from BBC News https://i...
UK firms to be protected from cheap imports
The government's plan comes as UK businesses worry about the impact of US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs. from BBC News ht...
Turmoil and trade wars dominate China's 'summer Davos'
The conflict between Iran and Israel adds further uncertainty to an already strained global outlook. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A50Jm32 ...
I paid £15,000 for arranging IVF – then the service went bust
Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated by the fertility watchdog. from BBC News https:...
Post Office payout progress insufficient, MPs say
Many sub-postmasters are yet to receive "fair and timely" compensation over Horizon IT scandal, a report says. from BBC News htt...
Oil prices drop as Israel agrees to ceasefire with Iran
Crude has dropped by more than 5% with prices now below the level when Israel first launched its attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y2lZ...
Israel-Iran conflict disrupts Middle East flights
Airlines scramble to cancel and reroute flights after Doha and Dubai airports shut briefly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Xz6PJF via IFTT...
Google may be forced to make changes to UK online search, says watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open the UK search market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kKv9EUd via IFTTT
Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BC8c9aS v...
Russia's economy is down but not out
The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RkBY630 via IFT...
Lower energy costs part of government's 10-year plan for industry
Plans to slash energy bills by up to 25% for over 7,000 UK businesses will be announced alongside other plans to boost growth. from BBC Ne...
Working at pantry 'helps me communicate better'
The social supermarket in North Shields is a lifeline for struggling families, the council says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bCznGrh via...
Young people face 'soul-destroying' struggle to buy first homes
One would-be buyer says a mortgage broker advised her to ask for a pay rise or find a partner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cXDv7L4 via I...
Blackmail victims told 'don't suffer in silence'
Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger. from BBC News https://ift....
Group stepping in where 'everyone is struggling'
The BBC visits a community centre in one of Wolverhampton's most deprived areas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FiHTyVr via IFTTT
Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZPxYsEO ...
Music shop closure brings fear for industry's future
Professional Music Technology closed their 11 UK stores after filing for administration in June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ixM8X7l via...
Millions more on benefits to get £150 off energy bills
The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eOnagf...
Old meter switch-off is pushed back
Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says from BBC News https://ift.tt/A9BW6Md v...
Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil
The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YGb1S...
'Food shop is my biggest expense after the mortgage'
Food accounts for 23% of basic spending, which includes housing, clothes, health, transport and education, NI Consumer Council finds. from...
Opening of HS2 line set to be delayed beyond 2033
The BBC understands the government will confirm the delay on Wednesday when a review of the project is published. from BBC News https://if...
Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant
Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ye...
Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w2rNlzt ...
Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f...
Trump Organization enters mobile phone business
It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash on his name. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oAwJlYN via ...
Funeral director offering free limo rides to prom
A social media post offering lifts has spread "like wildlife" in the community, says Luke Reynolds. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Cosmetics icon Leonard Lauder dies aged 92
Lauder took over his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gtwqFjY via IF...
Can trainers be made in the US without cheap labour?
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iqPF0nh via IFTTT ...
The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society. from BBC News https:/...
Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments from BBC News https://ift.tt/CHb...
Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop tobacco ads
The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ra78IN...
'We sit in the dark to save money on electricity'
More than 100 protestors demonstrate on Saturday against above-inflation electricity price rises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v7WDoSd vi...
Why are electricity prices going up in Guernsey?
It comes as electricity prices in the UK are dropping. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R6w1VJm via IFTTT
I was Mrs Poundland, but I stopped going when their prices went up
After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Minister to soften impact of planned disability benefit cuts
Liz Kendall tries to ease the impact of planned benefits cuts as Labour MPs consider rebelling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a2Zp7SB via ...
Chancellor Reacts to Shrinking Economy
Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out future tax rises after economy contracted in April from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q1ybZ3H via IFTTT
Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m7uBwbM vi...
Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran
The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car. from BBC News...
Human-sized Labubu doll sells for more than $150,000
The 131cm-high figurine was sold at the Yongle International Auction in Beijing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EbfLXya via IFTTT
The Korean bakery chain that says croissants don't have to be French
Asian bakeries are seeing success at home and abroad by bringing global flavours to traditional French pastries. from BBC News https://ift...
A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zkJmgK...
Twix ad banned for encouraging unsafe driving
The video advert shows a car chase that ends with two caramel-coloured cars on top of each other. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZYhQEJm vi...
US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets
Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xBwNmVq via IFT...
Reeves to set out spending plans up to next election
The chancellor will allocate funds for the NHS, education, investment projects and other priorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fib6TMt ...
Coffee shop could shut over high rates, owner says
A coffee shop owner says he faces closing his doors after business rates relief was reduced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XBx6o13 via IFT...
From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RJo6FMi via IFTTT ...
Spending review now settled, says Downing Street
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was the last to agree a deal with Reeves on Monday afternoon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U2FhpBN via IFTTT...
Post Office Horizon IT scandal payouts hit £1bn
A total of £1.039bn has been awarded to just over 7,300 sub-postmasters, the latest figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hlmqQFw vi...
US and China set to meet for trade talks in London
Fresh talks aimed at resolving the trade war between the world's two largest economies are due to take place. from BBC News https://if...
WSL revenues soar 34% despite drop in attendances
Women's Super League clubs' revenues increased by 34% in the 2023-24 season, despite a drop in attendances. from BBC News https://...
Faisal Islam: After a year of cautious tiptoeing, now the government has to escape its own shadow
This week's Spending Review is a one-off opportunity for the UK government to show investors its vision from BBC News https://ift.tt/P...
On board the driverless lorries hoping to transform China's transport industry
Driverless lorries are now operating across China - but public concern about these vehicles remains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/snajvPk ...
The Briefing Room
From McKinley to Trump, the rise, fall and rise again of US tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ycR3txP via IFTTT
Should you be eating food products with fewer ingredients?
Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zh8XvYO via IFTTT
Trump confirms China trip after 'very good' call with Xi
The leaders of the US and China agree to further talks aimed at reaching a deal amid an ongoing trade war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QG...
1Boeing agrees $1.1bn deal over fatal 737 Max crashes
The firm made the agreement with the US Justice Department over two accidents that killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019. from BBC News https...
How airline fees have turned baggage into billions
The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9wLUikJ vi...
Northumbrian Water to pay £15.7m over failings
The firm says the cost will be met by shareholders rather than increasing customers' bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cXJrIpi via ...
Train firms must stop criminalising 'innocent errors', report says
An inquiry found "disproportionate" punishments for often innocent mistakes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xZTeuoA via IFTTT
Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over 'copycat' packaging
The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xwOBzt...
Disney makes hundreds more layoffs as it cuts costs
The media giant has been under pressure as viewers move away from cable TV to streaming platforms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UNjap0Z v...
The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'
Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2qfbhVm via IFTTT...
Panorama
Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent from BBC News https://ift.tt/rWHU6a8 via IFTTT
The AI copyright standoff continues - with no solution in sight
The bitter row over how to protect artists in the artificial intelligence age returns to the Lords. from BBC News https://ift.tt/la7pnqV ...
Panorama
Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yxr5UQ7 via IFTTT
China says US has 'severely violated' tariffs truce
The comments come after Trump said on Friday that China had "totally violated its agreement with us". from BBC News https://ift....
UK steelmakers call Trump doubling tariffs 'another body blow'
Donald Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50% from Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d4NbzXi via I...
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