Storm damage: How to stay safe and what to do in a power cut
Getty ImagesThe Met Office has issued multiple warnings for thunderstorms covering southern England, Wales and southern Scotland. Some areas may see torrential downpours of 30-50 mm of rain, which could…
Boeing: What does the Air India crash mean for the plane maker?
Nick MarshTransport correspondent, BBC NewsLast month, Boeing celebrated carrying its billionth passenger on the 787 Dreamliner - an impressive feat given it only launched 14 years ago. Until today's tragic…
Roundhouse Birmingham tours on hold amid sudden closure
Tours on hold amid sudden closure of city landmarkShannen HeadleyBBC News, West MidlandsRoundhouse BirminghamRoundhouse Birmingham said customers who had already booked tours would be contacted about refunds via email A…
Watchdog warns allergy sufferers about Dubai chocolate
Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsThe UK food watchdog has warned people with allergies not to buy imported Dubai chocolate if they have any doubts about ingredients because of different labelling…
Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after economy shrinks
Michael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsBBCChancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out future tax rises after the UK economy suffered its worst contraction for a year and a half in…
Preston baby bank charity ‘struggling to meet demand’
A charity that helps financially struggling parents of young babies has said it has seen a big increase in the number of families seeking assistance.Tippy Toes in Lostock Hall, near…
Poundland sold for £1 with shops set to close
Faarea MasudBBC Business reporterGetty ImagesStruggling budget chain Poundland has been sold for £1 and now faces a shake-up which could see up to 100 stores close, the BBC understands.Its owner…
Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesCouncil tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services, documents in the Spending Review suggest.Bills are also expected to…
Human-sized Labubu doll sells for more than $150,000
Adam HancockBusiness reporter, BBC NewsA human-sized Labubu doll was sold this week for a record 1.08m yuan ($150,324; £110,465), according to a Chinese auction house.The 131cm (4ft 4in) figurine was…
Artificial intelligence: Disney and Universal sue Midjourney over copyright
Tom EspinerBusiness reporterReporting fromLondonLily JamaliNorth America technology correspondentReporting fromSan FranciscoDisney and Universal are suing artificial intelligence (AI) firm Midjourney over its image generator, which the Hollywood giants allege is a…