5 hours agoPriti GuptaTechnology Reporter, MumbaiDesmond NazarethThe spiky agave plant was traditionally used as fencing in IndiaA desert plant changed the life of Masapalli Venkatesh.His 10-acre farm in Kandukur is…
My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?Getty ImagesOne friend orders two cocktails. Another "just wants to try" that £16 truffle arancini starter. But…
10 hours agoKieran MolloyLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceKieran MolloyLinda Christmas said the Lidl would "fundamentally" change LlanmaesVillagers battling against Lidl's plans to build a supermarket have taken their fight to the…
11 hours agoFaarea MasudBusiness reporterGetty ImagesRyanair is being investigated by the UK's competition watchdog over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child on flights.The Competition and…
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14 hours agoAlison StephensonLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePA MediaThe Crisis and Resilience Fund aims to help people deal with financial difficultiesNearly 80 crisis grant payments have been given out over a…
15 hours agoJonathan MorrisandJohnny Rutherford,South WestBBCDS Smith has been a major local employer in Launceston for nearly 60 yearsA demonstration has been held outside a paper company by people campaigning…
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23 hours agoKali HaysTechnology reporter, San FranciscoGetty ImagesSocial media is under intense legal scrutinyWhen social media started to take over the internet 20 years ago, it was widely hailed as…
Episode detailsWorld Service,11 Jun 2026,20 minsAvailable for over a yearIt’s not just about rockets. This week, Michelle, Rahul and Will explore one of the most anticipated stock market debuts in…
Europe's €1 trillion mobile telecommunications industry is at a crossroads ahead of Ireland's EU presidency, according to a new report. The analysis is from the GSMA, the global body representing…
Recent energy price rises hit low-income households disproportionately with Government supports only offsetting part of the impact, a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found. The…