UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
2 hours agoFaisal Islam,Economics editor,James Landale,Diplomatic correspondentandMitchell Labiak,Business reporterGetty ImagesThe UK government has loosened strict sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries as prices…
Self-swab DNA test kit adverts banned over misleading claims
5 hours agoFrancesca OsborneBBC West InvestigationsBBCThis kit contains a swab, a vial of water, a plastic tube and instructions A company issuing self-swab DNA testing kits to sexual assault victims…
UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say
5 hours agoMark Poynting,Climate researcherandJustin Rowlatt,Climate editorGetty ImagesUK temperatures hit 40C for the first time on record in July 2022 but scientists warn that even more extreme heat is now…
Young drivers targeted by ‘ghost brokers’ selling fake car insurance online
5 hours agoEmer MoreauBusiness reporterGetty ImagesHalf of drivers aged 16-25 have bought policies through social media or messaging apps, the finance watchdog saysYoung drivers are being targeted by "ghost brokers"…
Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government
5 hours agoSimon Jack,Business editorandEmma Simpson,Business correspondentGetty ImagesUK supermarkets are being urged by the government to limit food prices in return for easing regulations, the BBC understands.It is thought the…