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The economic challenges facing the next prime minister

Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.

Who could be the UK's next chancellor?

The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

Train passed red signal before fatal crash - report

A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.

Council tax debt rises to £9bn but here's how you can get help

New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.

Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system?

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer

A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

US to probe petrol price gouging claims, Trump says

The president's remarks come as global oil prices have fallen but remain higher than before the US-Israel war with Iran.

Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM

Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.

Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending

A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.

How has Northern Ireland's economy fared since Brexit?

A decade on from Brexit, BBC News NI's John Campbell looks at whether the region has benefited from having dual access to the EU and GB markets.

Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?

The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist

It is suing the US defence department after it was added to a list of firms with ties to the Chinese military.

Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears

The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.

Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp

Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.

Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief

The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.

Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen

The 15-year-old plaintiff's case against three other tech giants begins next month.

Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?

As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees

The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.

Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail

A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.

Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI

The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.

Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light

Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.

Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation

A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.

Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back

Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case

The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer

The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".

Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100

As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.

Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams

Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech

Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?

It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages

Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots

As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?

Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

Why I sold my business to my staff

As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry

Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?

While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East

The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty

Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff

Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices

Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

Council tax debt rises to £9bn but here's how you can get help

New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.

Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief

Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.

Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams

Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?

Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!

Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money

With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

How the High Street became a window on our political instability

High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil

Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

Business Daily

Luis von Ahn co-founded the #1 language app after selling reCAPTCHA to Google

Money Box

Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.

Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?

Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!

Who had the best World Cup advert?

BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.

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The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space

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