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Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.
Not building third runway would be 'huge missed opportunity', warns Heathrow boss
Thomas Woldbye tells the Today progamme it would be "good to know" the government's position on the project, after comments made by the prime minister.
How long will humans be needed for translation?
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
Is it OK for jobseekers or employers to use AI?
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.
Royal Mail losing 400 postal workers a week, says union
The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in, that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.
Saudi national charged with secretly planting recording device in OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.
BA flight forced to turn back over cracked window
British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.
Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.
Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim
TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.
Cost-of-living struggles inspire Community Cupboard
New social supermarket offers cheaper groceries with dignity and choice.
UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027
The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
Bumble shares soar after report dating firm in $1bn takeover talks
The jump pushed Bumble's stock market valuation to more than $580m but that is still far below their peak of more than $14bn.
Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.
Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.
I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
Why some have no choice but to pay costly oil prices
Rural communities are badly hit by the rising cost of heating oil, as our Wiltshire reporter explains.
Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached
Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.
HMV to close Oxford Street store after three years
HMV says it is looking for a new site in London's West End, but its current site is "unviable".
Why some have no choice but to pay costly oil prices
The rural communities vulnerable to heating oil prices rises as the weather gets colder.
Campaigners claim minister attempting to undermine 'Holiday Hunger Bill'
The education minister has warned it would immediately cost his department £20m a year at a time when it is already struggling to balance its budget.
Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds
One in 10 scams reported to Citizens Advice relate to fraudsters charging for work not done, or done badly.
Debt advice that may leave you owing even more money
People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.
Iran war threatens Healey's Budget plans, think tank warns
The impact of the Iran war poses significant risks for the government’s spending plans, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.
Citroen revives the 2CV for an electric age
The French firm is reinventing the classic model as carmakers come under pressure from Chinese rivals.
Charities and businesses wrestle with diesel cost
Cancer charity Daft as a Brush and Teesside Minibus Hire say they are struggling with pump prices.
Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
Ex-Deutsche Bank trader jailed for rigging rates has conviction overturned
The Court of Appeal quashes the conviction of Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader jailed in 2018.
Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.
Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.
'You cannot build this car anywhere else in the world'
Car maker Longbow, which hopes to build thousands of cars, says the region has the talent and know-how.
Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?
The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.
Nvidia-backed AI data centre firm scraps mega stock market listing
Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions"
Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.
'I don't know what my partner earns': How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?
Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.
White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring program
An international visa program has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.
Plans to shut Marston's Brewery in Burton revealed
Burton-upon-Trent's links with beer and brewing date back centuries.
Chrysler Building to get its crown restored after being sold
The distinctive Manhattan skyescraper will undergo a major renovation and provide a new supply of offices.
Derry firm becomes one of UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP
The Martin Group has become one of the UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP out of administration.
Bid to run new trains on West Coast Mainline refused
Plans for more trains would “likely increase delays and cancelled trains", the rail regulator says.
Asos warns customers about full extent of data breach after BBC contacted by hackers
Names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and customer numbers are now in the hands of cyber criminals.
New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar'
Prof David Bailey says there is a lot riding on the Type 01 in terms of jobs and investment.
Hygiene poverty at tipping point, charity warns
The BBC hears people "you would not expect" can no longer afford items to be clean and healthy.
Funding to help more people access healthy food
Local authorities in Hull and Lincolnshire have each been given £220,000.
'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.
AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn
The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.
Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.
What independence could mean for oil-rich Alberta's economy
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips
Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.
Hedgehog among four chosen animals to feature on your new banknotes
The decision comes after nearly half a million people cast their votes from a shortlist of 18 creatures.
'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.
OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk'
The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.
No child should have to learn in a cold classroom - children's commissioner
The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.