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104 itemsThursday 22 October
'I wasn't thinking straight' says five jobs civil servant
A civil servant accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs has told the court he "wasn't thinking straight" when he allege…
Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
Barclays is cutting around 5,000 staff as it introduces more artificial intelligence (AI) into its work processes.
Wednesday 21 October
The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built
After a half-century wait, the United Kingdom now has an oil fund.
The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
Last year Rachel James quit her corporate job in London, packed a suitcase and booked a one-way ticket to Sydney, without a job lined up or…
Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
Airbnb has changed its rules to limit what property hosts may ask guests to do - including when it comes to cleaning.
Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked ministers to develop a plan to remove standing charges from gas bills.
Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
The civil servant accused of fraudulently earning more than £284,000 by juggling multiple public-sector jobs admitted making mistakes but sa…
Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The chancellor was on an early flight to North East Scotland on Wednesday to announce new North Sea energy approvals as the last set of majo…
Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
UK inflation and government borrowing both hit their highest in a year on Wednesday, adding to the pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead…
Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?
Elon Musk has spent years building Tesla and SpaceX into a pair of trillion-dollar technology empires. Now, he is considering bringing them…
Tuesday 20 October
Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
The UK audit regulator has confirmed it is leading inquiries into accounting irregularities at Manchester City.
Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge
US President Donald Trump is facing another legal challenge on tariffs after the group that successfully sued over his so-called "liberation…
Monday 19 October
Vinted blocks French looters listing stolen goods for sale
Vinted says it has removed listings of items believed to have been looted from shops during the ongoing riots in France .
Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to 'public benefit fund'
Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to a fund that will make donations for the "public good".
Sunday 18 October
EU tariffs aimed at China hitting Ukraine, steel boss says
The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies has called on the European Union to drop import restrictions on products made from the…
Friday 16 October
Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
The number of ships that have reported being attacked in and around the Strait of Hormuz has hit a record high, BBC Verify analysis of data…
Thursday 15 October
Living with a stink? Technology might help
Milpitas, an affluent city in California's Silicon Valley tech hub, has an odour problem.
Wednesday 14 October
As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?
On the underside of most children's toys on sale in the US you'll find the same three words – "Made in China".
Tuesday 13 October
How long will humans be needed for translation?
"Il pleut des cordes," say the French when it's raining hard.
Dating app Bumble in $1bn takeover talks, say reports
Shares in dating app Bumble soared by almost 50% on Monday following reports it is in advanced takeover talks valuing the business at $1bn (…
Monday 12 October
Documents falsified to evade tax on Abramovich's wealth
The world's biggest accountancy firm helped in falsifying documents to hide Roman Abramovich's wealth and evade tax, BBC Panorama has found.
Thursday 8 October
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Some people in the US "still hate the look of solar", Kate Collardson acknowledges.
Wednesday 7 October
How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
For Alberta independence supporter Keith Wilson, the western Canadian province is in a league of its own.
Tuesday 29 September
The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
As heatwaves scorched Europe this summer, workers at a US battery company noticed an uptick in demand.