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Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war
The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.
CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan
The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.
Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale
Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.
The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.
Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement
Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.
UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices
The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.
Why are UK prices still rising?
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
We need more plumbers and fewer lawyers in AI age, says BlackRock boss
Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.
How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?
For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.
Oil prices volatile as Trump talks up Iran negotiations
Crude rose back above $100 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.
'Wildly unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership
For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.
Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £920m
Judge rules that Hewlett-Packard Enterprise was owed damages for the £8.2bn acquisition of Autonomy in 2011.
OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal
The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
Low-deposit mortgage deals hit as rates continue to soar
More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market, with more upheaval expected.
Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.
Oil above $100 over conflicting claims on US-Iran talks
The US repeated claims it is in discussions with Iran while Shell warned oil shortages will hit Europe.
Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post
Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.
Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21
Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.
Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff
It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.
Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met
BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.
What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.
UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body
The group says the country "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas to secure supplies.
Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.
Would you build your own apps?
Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.
US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?
Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.
Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.
Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.
The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.
GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.
Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?
We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?
Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war
The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.
NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points
Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.
Families offered support with Easter food costs
Low-income families are being offered help with the cost of food during the Easter holidays.
UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices
The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.
'I couldn't afford rent in London as a nurse so I commuted from Wales while pregnant'
A&E nurse Georgie Scott says she was "'pushed out" of the capital because of high rent prices.
Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Did you know you could transfer your ISA?
Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.
Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen
The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.
BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.
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