'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'

Starmer says UK 'isn’t working’ as he announces jobs push

The government plans include overhauling job centres, but reforms to benefits are delayed until next year.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:14:20

'I want to get a job but I don't know how'

The BBC speaks to young people yet to enter the workforce as well as those who have chosen to leave it.

Published: 2024-11-26 07:27:00

Trump vows day-one tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

The president-elect said he plans to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on China on his first day in office.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:59:52

Reeves tells firms no more tax rises as she defends Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells the CBI conference she is "not coming back with more borrowing or more taxes".

Published: 2024-11-26 00:22:28

Macy's employee hid more than $130m in delivery expenses

An employee "intentionally" concealed expenses related to package deliveries, the retailer says.

Published: 2024-11-25 15:01:02

AI spurs 'revolution' for some visually impaired people

AI services that can describe pictures and scenes are helping the visually impaired.

Published: 2024-11-26 00:07:58

What are my rights if my home is flooded?

Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of flood damage.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:55:56

How service charges in flats spiralled out of control

Bills for leaseholders have risen by 44% since 2016. Is Labour's new plan really the solution?

Published: 2024-11-25 01:54:25

Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits - minister

Liz Kendall says young people will have a responsibility to take up new opportunities for "earning or learning".

Published: 2024-11-24 12:25:50

Extra £300m for UK tax hike unacceptable - Robison

UK government says SNP have "no more excuses", but Scottish ministers claim they will be left £200m short.

Published: 2024-11-25 16:19:30

£1.25 a night Welsh tourism tax may start in 2027

Hotels, B&B and self-catered accommodation guests would pay if councils introduce it in their areas.

Published: 2024-11-25 15:24:18

UK wants to hire EU negotiator to 'reset' relations

The role will “prepare and lead negotiations with the EU on key UK interests”, the job posting said.

Published: 2024-11-23 19:04:38

'I was scammed out of £75k by Martin Lewis deepfake advert'

Des Healey lost £76,000 in a scam using a deepfake of Martin Lewis and Elon Musk.

Published: 2024-11-24 00:59:04

'Scammers sent courier to steal £4,000'

A fraud victim tells the BBC how she used a helpline to stop scammers stealing more of her money.

Published: 2024-11-22 22:45:42

Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'

An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found.

Published: 2024-11-22 20:18:03

People told to shop around as energy bills rise

Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.

Published: 2024-11-22 11:53:06

Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m

The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".

Published: 2024-11-22 17:40:38

From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars

Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel.

Published: 2024-11-25 00:09:31

'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar

The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?

Published: 2024-11-23 17:03:08

The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible

Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.

Published: 2024-11-22 00:05:15

Is nuclear power gaining new energy?

Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.

Published: 2024-11-21 00:03:04

Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans

India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.

Published: 2024-11-19 00:00:31

Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short

Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.

Published: 2024-11-15 00:01:23

Why Canada could become the next nuclear energy 'superpower'

With its rich resources, uranium mining companies want Canada to play a key role in fuelling nuclear reactors worldwide.

Published: 2024-11-14 00:09:24

An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?

It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.

Published: 2024-11-12 00:00:04