Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test
Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.
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How the new road safety measures could affect you
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
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Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offer
The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.
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What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.
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Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.
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The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India
Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.
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Fujitsu 'not a parasite' for profiting after Horizon scandal, says boss
The European boss of the tech firm said it had been awarded £500m of government contract extentions.
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Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears
The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting
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Next raises profit forecast to £1.15bn after bumper Christmas sales
Festive trading at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand this year.
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Electric car discounts are unsustainable, says industry group
The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.
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Claire's and The Original Factory Shop to enter administration
The firms' owner said "alarming" low Christmas trading left both in a "vulnerable" position
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Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories
The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.
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Anonymous crypto gambler made $436,000 on Maduro capture
The account placed a $32,000 wager just before Trump announced the Venezuelan leader was in US custody.
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Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI
The chip giant is looking for ways to move the AI revolution beyond software and into physical products.
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Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
The move is part of the government's new road safety strategy, which plans to reform driving laws in Britain.
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Why are more gamers than ever playing the 2000s classic RuneScape?
Millions of people have returned to the iconic online game to farm, go on quests and fight big bosses.
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Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children
Elon Musk's social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.
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US oil companies gain after seizure of Venezuela's Maduro
Investors bet the action may open opportunities to tap the country's oil wealth.
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What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK?
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Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.
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Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work?
Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.
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The French university where spies go for training
Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.
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Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas return
Career coaches and leaders share practical advice for managing anxiety and overload after the break.
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How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.
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How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
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Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
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The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
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Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
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Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
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Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
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Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
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Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
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Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers
The PM says Labour needs to contrast its "renewal" of the country with Reform's "grievance and division".
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Warm Welcome helps fight cold and isolation
This Warm Welcome venue is one of more than 80 across Surrey which are open over the coming months.
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'We became best friends at a warm hub'
Alan Thompson and Jane Innes were childhood friends and reunited at a community hub in Lincoln.
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Families 'not aware' of winter fuel eligibility
A charity says some families do not realise they are eligible for the winter fuel allowance.
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Warning against 'systematic reliance' on reserves
A scrutiny committee says the Manx government's size and scope should be reduced to cut spending.
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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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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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How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
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The Inquiry
How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?
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What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
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Americast
The president makes a primetime address to the nation.
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Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.
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