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The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:06:33 GMT

Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:56:07 GMT

Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:45:46 GMT

Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:47:00 GMT

The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT

Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:57:56 GMT

Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT

There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:03:14 GMT

Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:28:26 GMT

Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:58:28 GMT

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:49:14 GMT

Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

PM to set out support plan for heating oil costs

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:10:19 GMT

Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:16:00 GMT

The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with "forced labour".

Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:07:18 GMT

British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:03 GMT

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:51:10 GMT

Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:02:15 GMT

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:41:42 GMT

The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:52:21 GMT

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:15:44 GMT

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

Post Office scandal 'has taken 21 years of my life'

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:12:06 GMT

Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.

Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:08:08 GMT

The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:07:39 GMT

The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

The Inquiry

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT

How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories

Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:42:49 GMT

They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:42:19 GMT

Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.

The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:49:39 GMT

As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:47 GMT

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Can snacks help you sleep?

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:51 GMT

Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

Why both partners need to be across a couple's money

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:51:57 GMT

Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

Heating oil support 'needs to be delivered now'

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:19:14 GMT

Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

PwC planning to increase the number of graduates it takes on

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:54:01 GMT

Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.

Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:17:54 GMT

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:08:33 GMT

The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:26:42 GMT

Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

PM to set out support plan for heating oil costs

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:10:19 GMT

Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

'I was charged double for oil I already paid for'

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:10:07 GMT

Customers say they are facing inflated prices due to "unfair" practices from suppliers.

Pottery firm Denby to appoint administrators

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:07:54 GMT

The famous company said rising costs had "squeezed the business financially".

Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:51:10 GMT

Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:04:26 GMT

Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:33:34 GMT

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:42:38 GMT

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:38:02 GMT

Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT

Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:16:03 GMT

The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

What on earth is going on with the oil price?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:28:03 GMT

Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:02:54 GMT

It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:21:01 GMT

Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

Oil price back above $100 despite deal to release record amount of reserves

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:49:04 GMT

It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:01:31 GMT

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

Thinking Allowed

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:05:00 GMT

Living with debt - and has inequality become ingrained? Laurie Taylor hears new research.

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:01:38 GMT

GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:52:21 GMT

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.