'Botched insulation means mushrooms grow on my walls'
MPs and Citizens Advice urge the government to address regulation of the sector.
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Chancellor's carbon capture spend signals investment focus
The UK will prioritise and increase investment in major projects in the Budget, Rachel Reeves says.
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US dockworkers suspend ports strike until January
The walkout threatened to plunge the holiday shopping season into turmoil and become an issue in next month's presidential election.
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Faisal Islam: Oil price rise comes at a critical point
Any extended rise raises the possibility of higher petrol prices and gas and electricity bills.
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As communist China turns 75, can Xi fix its economy?
Plans announced by officials sparked a stock market rally but economists are unsure it is enough.
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Airlines look to cut time spent on the tarmac
Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports.
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Interest rates could fall more quickly, Bank chief hints
Governor Andrew Bailey hints that borrowing costs could come down faster if inflation stays in line.
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Banks to put four-day hold on suspicious payments
Rules allowing banks to delay payments to investigate fraud will come into force at the end of October.
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Postmaster jailed for wife's murder seeks appeal
Lawyers for Robin Garbutt argue the Post Office Inquiry has shed new light on his case.
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Musk faces regulators' questions over X takeover - but will he show up?
Musk abruptly cancelled a deposition with government lawyers and now they fear he'll ghost them again.
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Water firms 'failing to address customer concerns'
The Consumer Council for Water says it has handled 7,977 complaints in the past year.
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Toyota delays US electric car plans as sales slow
The Japanese car maker has become the latest industry giant to scale back its EV plans.
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OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal
The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world.
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Dairy industry struggling to recruit next generation
A recruitment drive has been launched at the annual Dairy Show in Somerset.
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The man behind Japan's $170bn bid to prop up the yen
Masato Kanda unleashed an estimated 25 trillion yen to support the currency when it slumped against the dollar.
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The chancellor says she needs to raise £20bn. How might she do it?
The chancellor says there is a black hole in the public finances. Evan Davis asks how it might be filled.
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'Just pay up,' says Post Office scandal victim
Campaigners had called for a deadline of March 2025 for payments to be made to some sub-postmasters.
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Ex-Harrods director won't take top job at Fenwick
Nigel Blow, who worked for Mohamed Al Fayed at Harrods for 14 years, was due to start the new role this month.
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'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says
Harold Daggett vows union is "going to win", as Joe Biden backs "meaningful" dockworker pay rise.
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Ex-Fujitsu boss admits to Post Office meetings
Previous media reports indicated that Michael Keegan only met Paula Vennells once and Horizon was not discussed.
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People told to read meter as energy bills rise
A 10% energy price rise has taken effect, meaning annual bills will be £1,717 on average.
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Workers must keep all customer tips under new law
Bosses must pass on all tips and service charges to staff under new employment rules.
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Sperm donor cash rises by £10 as UK faces shortage
The £10 rise comes into effect in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 October.
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Microsoft: 'ever present' AI assistants are coming
The tech giant says we are moving to a "fundamentally new age" of "persistent" AI tools.
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US ports strike causes first shutdown in almost 50 years
The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election.
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How does the energy price cap work?
Typical gas and electricity prices are rising by 10% in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 October.
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Irish government announces tax cuts in pre-election budget
In July, Jack Chambers pledged €1.4bn in tax measures and new expenditure of €6.9bn
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The fierce battle over the 'Holy Grail' of shipwrecks
Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn.
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Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom
Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.
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Does Chinese investment benefit or damage Ireland?
Ireland is home to 40 Chinese firms, which some critics say harms the country's reputation.
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When to recline and how to share armrests: Rules for avoiding a mid-flight row
Experts share their top tips for staying out of our fellow travellers' bad books.
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Xi Jinping is worried about the economy - what do Chinese people think?
Two new pieces of research offer a rare glimpse into how Chinese people feel about their future.
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How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis
Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.
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Australia's lithium mining boom hit by sagging prices
Some producers have halted operations, while others are increasing production, hopeful of an upturn.
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Crypto world hoping for Trump election win
Crypto currency firms are waiting to see how November's vote will impact upon them.
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Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work
To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.
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Why do concert tickets now cost as much as a games console?
Concert tickets have spiralled in recent years. Here, BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage unpacks exactly what's behind it - and it's not just greed.
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Would you let AI plan your next holiday?
Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good?
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What's the point of buying the latest smartphone?
It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements.
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Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India
About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.
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Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions
Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions.
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Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone'
Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds.
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New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?
Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.
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'We have no space to play': The guesthouse where everyone is homeless
A no-fault evictions ban will come in next summer, but thousands of families are already stuck in limbo.
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How much will AI help in the next pandemic?
Artificial intelligence is now being used to predict and prepare for the next outbreak.
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Banana wine brings sweet taste of success to Malawi farmers
Emily Nkhana shares tips with the BBC on how to make banana wine.
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Could powerful lasers unlock cheap fusion power?
A Denver-based start-up plans to use powerful lasers to spark a fusion reactor.
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