Iran 'seizes British-flagged oil tanker'
A British-flagged oil tanker has been seized in the Gulf by Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Iran media say.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 19:41:28 GMT
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Workers could get compensated for cancelled shifts
The plan is part of a package of measures aimed at improving the rights of low-paid flexible workers.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:36:55 GMT
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Tesco raises prices on 1,000 products
The retail giant says it held off raising prices for as long as it could, and insists it is still competitive.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:53:36 GMT
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Crossrail costs will continue to climb, MPs say
Commuters have been "let down by a programme that is well behind schedule", a committee of MPs says.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:01:30 GMT
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Government borrowing in June highest since 2015
Higher debt interest payments and increased spending on services contributed to a sharp rise in borrowing.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:42:15 GMT
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Boeing takes $5bn hit over grounding of 737 Max
The charge will wipe out profits, but Boeing says it hopes the aircraft will resume flying this year.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:14:59 GMT
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NZ Rugby cancels 'fraudulent' All Blacks match tickets
The sport's governing body in New Zealand said the tickets had been re-sold on the secondary market.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:50:20 GMT
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No-fault eviction ban will hurt tenants, landlords say
A plan to ban section 21 notices - sometimes called revenge evictions - will backfire, say landlords.
Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:03:21 GMT
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YouTube: 'We don't take you down the rabbit hole'
In his first interview, YouTube's UK managing director defends the platform's algorithms.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:52:31 GMT
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Public sector workers 'to get above-inflation pay rise'
Dentists, teachers and police officers are reportedly to get pay increases of between 2% and 2.9%.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:21:05 GMT
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BritBox: ITV and BBC set out plans for new streaming service
Shows like Love Island, Gavin & Stacey and Victoria will be on ITV and the BBC's streaming service.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:09:43 GMT
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Luxury goods join Hong Kong retail slump as protests bite
Retailers and hotels are among the firms seeing business hit by ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 02:27:41 GMT
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No-deal Brexit could cause £30bn economic hit, watchdog says
The Office for Budget Responsibility says borrowing could surge if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:53:44 GMT
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Housing market: What are rent controls?
A simple look at how rent controls work and how effective they are.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:13:31 GMT
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Should I offset my summer holiday flights?
As more of us worry about our carbon emissions, how can you offset your air travel?
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 23:14:52 GMT
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The Insta king trying to dominate UK cannabis
Controversial cannabis firm Ignite's UK launch is causing a backlash in the nascent industry.
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:00:51 GMT
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The CubeSat revolution changing the way we see the world
Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before.
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:07:39 GMT
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Females to the fore? What golf is doing to attract more women
Golf has realised it needs to make the sport more attractive to women, on and off the playing course.
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:11:10 GMT
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Will ships without sailors be the future of trade?
May saw the world's first unmanned commercial shipping operation.
Mon, 15 Jul 2019 23:44:50 GMT
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Three months after I was paralysed, I was back at work
When tech entrepreneur Hiroki Takeuchi was paralysed in a cycling accident, he was back in work just three months later.
Sun, 14 Jul 2019 23:09:49 GMT
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Cricket World Cup: Illegal bookmakers still thriving
India's cricketers didn't make the World Cup final, but its bookmakers are still making millions.
Sat, 13 Jul 2019 23:07:01 GMT
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How the 2019 coffee crisis might affect you
Farmers are struggling as coffee prices drop to historic lows, so why is the cost of a latte rising?
Thu, 11 Jul 2019 20:31:49 GMT
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Would you drink camel milk?
Australia's growing number of camel farmers say that global demand for camel milk is rising fast.
Wed, 10 Jul 2019 23:06:47 GMT
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Would this burger tempt you to eat meat?
Two BBC presenters put Impossible Foods' meat-free burger to the taste test. How does it shape up?
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:48:48 GMT
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How the doughnut became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the doughnut became a million dollar idea.
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:27:06 GMT
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The Worcester high street that's come back to life
From a Balkan breakfast to knitting - traders are diversifying to try to buck the trend of falling sales in the high street.
Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:06:33 GMT
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MPs and taxpayers on retrospective loan charge payments
Anger is growing among taxpayers facing large demands from HMRC over their loan charge repayments.
Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:37:59 GMT