Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education
People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.
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World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links
Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.
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Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures
It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.
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Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents using Instagram's teen supervision tools.
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Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner?
The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.
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The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
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Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive
The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.
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Chip giant Nvidia defies AI concerns with record $215bn revenue
Demand for Nvidia chips rose even as the company sets out to create AI products of its own.
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Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year
The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets.
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MrBeast video editor fined over insider trading
A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the prediction market Kalshi cracks down.
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New travel rules for UK visitors kick in - how are you affected?
From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.
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Why Asian firms are not cheering Trump tariff ruling
The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.
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Canada's finance minister says US is unlikely to lift tariffs
The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America's main revenue source.
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Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.
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John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business
The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.
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Tesco to cut 180 jobs within its head office
Chief executive Ken Murphy says Tesco must be “efficient and agile” to compete.
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Aston Martin cuts 20% of workforce as losses widen
About 600 jobs will go at the luxury car maker, which in part blames US tariffs for its troubles.
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Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show
Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.
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Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts
Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.
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Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance
His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.
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Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry
Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.
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Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention?
How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post.
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Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid
Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.
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US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards
The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.
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Apple says some Mac Mini production will move to the US
The technology giant had pledged to increase investment in the US by $600bn, under pressure from Trump.
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Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur
Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.
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House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares
Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.
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Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
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Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
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How do you modernise mango farming?
India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
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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.
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Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
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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.
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Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
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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.
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How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
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Pressure to make budgets add up as Holyrood election looms
Parties hoping to form at least part of a government will want to show how they will pay for their vote-winning promises
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Rescue centre at 'breaking point' over £40k bills
The Ark Wildlife Park is home to exotic animals such as crocodiles, monkeys and wildcats.
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Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students
Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union.
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Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner?
The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.
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Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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"
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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?
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Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.
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When the retail staff can't help you
This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.
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Why youth unemployment is rising
Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025
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File on 4 Investigates
Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?
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