Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns
Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".
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AI giant Anthropic says it plans to list on US stock market
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public shares of stock sometime this year.
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Abusive passengers could be blacklisted from all airlines under new proposal
The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.
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UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.
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Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companies
The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.
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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
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EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic'
US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.
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Why is Lidl opening a pub?
The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle.
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Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers
The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".
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A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
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Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days
China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.
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Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
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Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them
Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.
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Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.
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Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers
Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan also advises passengers to carry portable chargers and water due to lengthy queues.
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How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend
Could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?
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Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".
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Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets
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Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.
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Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
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Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'
A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.
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'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.
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US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face
Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.
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When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.
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Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
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Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.
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Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
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Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.
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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
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Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
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'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
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Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.
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The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
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Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
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Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
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Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.
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Home care workers face fuel cost spike fears
Home care workers must be paid for their mileage and travel time, a Sheffield-based carer says.
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Election 2026: Child poverty a 'huge red flag'
The children's commissioner says child poverty in Jersey "is a big red flag" for the community.
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Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers
Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.
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Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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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?
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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
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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.
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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?
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How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.
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Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.
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This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.
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The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds
A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.
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Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
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