Matthew KenyonTechnology Reporter, Delft, NetherlandsThe sledgehammer testThe final test was a blunt one. Maarten Logtenberg wielded a sledgehammer, which simply bounced off the sample, barely leaving a scratch.After two years…
Henry Zeffman,Chief political correspondentandPaul Seddon,Political reporterGetty ImagesThe government has U-turned on its manifesto commitment to offer all workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first day in a…
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Ben ChuPolicy and analysis correspondent, BBC VerifyGetty ImagesRachel Reeves has raised taxes again in her latest Budget. Though she conceded that "ordinary people" will contribute more in tax in the…
How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?Michael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesA major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but the government has U-turned on some…
Pritti Mistry,Business reporterandArchie MitchellGetty ImagesHouseholds are facing a "truly dismal" increase in living standards after the Budget, the head of an influential think tank has warned as it accused Labour…
Banking giant to build £10bn tower at Canary WharfPA MediaThe new development could bring 7,800 jobs to the areaGlobal banking giant JP Morgan Chase has announced plans to build a…
How do Surrey businesses feel about the Budget?Zac Sherratt,South East,Adrian Harms,DorkingandJack Fiehn,FarnhamBBCPub landlord Martin Groves said the Budget 'could have been a lot worse'Businesses in Surrey have given mixed reactions…
Simon JackBusiness editorGetty ImagesNot a single measure in the government's policy-packed Budget will change the growth forecast for the next five years - that was the damning assessment of the…
Jennifer McKiernan,Political reporter,Paul Seddon,Political reporterandTom Gerken,Technology reporterBBCOBR boss Richard Hughes said he was "mortified" by the early release of Budget detailsThe Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has drafted in a…
A classic 1950s van that was once a common sight on Britain's roads is set to make a return after getting a 21st Century makeover in south Wales.An all-electric version…
Angus CochraneBBC Scotland Getty ImagesScottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said she wanted to provide "certainty" after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the UK BudgetThe Scottish government will not increase income tax…