Financial losses from scams hit £1.3bn a year as criminals turn to AI
Cases of fraud in the UK have surged with criminals using AI to manipulate people and even marrying victims of romance scams to steal more money.
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Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran
Oil prices fell in early trade in Asia after Pakistan, which has been mediating an end to the US-Iran war, announced a deal that President Donald Trump said would see the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping r…
Is the convertible heading into the sunset?
Sophistication, freedom, rebellion or just the simple joy of taking to the open road with the wind in your hair. The convertible car used to represent all of these. But over the past two decades sales have collapsed, an…
Is the convertible heading into the sunset?
Sophistication, freedom, rebellion or just the simple joy of taking to the open road with the wind in your hair. The convertible car used to represent all of these. But over the past two decades sales have collapsed, an…
Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how
Water, phone and broadband companies are willing to give millions of people discounted deals on their bills.
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
The UK and Japan have agreed a multi-billion pound investment deal which UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said will build a "new era of co-operation" between the two nations.
UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
The UK government is set to water down its target for how many new cars that are sold need to be electric vehicles (EVs).
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
The UK and Japan have agreed a multi-billion pound investment deal which UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said will build a "new era of co-operation" between the two nations.
UK electric car sales target set to be weakened
The UK government is set to water down its target for how many new cars that are sold need to be electric vehicles (EVs).
Man who built Guernsey finance charity retires
Peter Neville worked for more than five years to set up Guernsey Community Savings, which first opened its doors in September 2020 to support people who were not able to access mainstream banking, staff said.
Fund boosts support for financial struggles
Additional support is being offered to people struggling with financial pressures, with funding of £300,682 announced.
Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
In Dresden, in east Germany late last year, the final car rolled off the assembly line at Volkswagen's "Transparent Factory", built to showcase the pinnacle of European industrial power. Thousands of miles away in Spart…
Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
Anthropic has suspended its powerful new AI model after US authorities raised security concerns just days following its public release.
Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
Anthropic has suspended its powerful new AI model after US authorities raised security concerns just days following its public release.
Teen plans to leave uni 'debt free' after making £35,000 selling vintage football shirts
A teenager who started reselling vintage football shirts and made more than £35,000 has said she now aims to graduate university debt‑free.
Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire on Friday, following the record-breaking stock market debut of his company SpaceX.
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Elon Musk on Friday became the world's first trillionaire after shares in his SpaceX rocket company soared during the biggest-ever stock market debut.
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Elon Musk on Friday became the world's first trillionaire after shares in his SpaceX rocket company soared during the biggest-ever stock market debut.
UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year
The UK government has committed to banning imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027.
UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year
The UK government has committed to banning imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027.
UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner
The UK government has signalled it could limit or refuse compensation to the Chinese owner of British Steel as the company seeks reparation costs following a decision to nationalise the steelworks.
Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains what it means for SpaceX's future and for the company's CEO, Elon Musk, who is set to become the world's first trillionaire.
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the latest official data has shown.
Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
SpaceX shares have begun trading on the US stock exchange, marking what could be the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history.