OpenAI chaos not about AI safety, says Microsoft boss

Microsoft's president says the sacking of OpenAI boss Sam Altman was not because of AI safety worries.

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Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70

Lord Darling, who steered the UK through the 2008 financial crisis, has died a spokesperson on behalf of his family said

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Dr Martens shares plunge after profit warning

The famous bootmaker says its business has been hit by weak trade in the US.

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RMT union votes to end rail strikes until at least spring

Rail workers have voted to accept a pay deal, ending their involvement in a long-running series of strikes.

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Feminist site Jezebel to be revived after sale

Paste Magazine, a music publication, said it planned to relaunch this week.

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Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot

The bot, called Q, can help firms answer customer queries, analyse data and help with coding.

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London travel: Uber launches black cab sign-ups

The Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association says joining with Uber would be "sullying" the taxi trade.

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Energy saving scheme: What is the energy saving scheme for electricity?

A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is running for a second day.

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Barclays to cut 900 UK jobs, says Unite union

Jobs will go across several back-office divisions in a move the union brands "disgraceful".

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Government spending plans 'a very big risk', says watchdog

The Office for Budget Responsibility says the plans are "uncertain" and rely on projected savings.

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Cyber-attack continues to impact some home sales

Alice Fenton is one of many homebuyers currently in limbo as a result of a cyber-attack on IT firm CTS.

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Tata Steel: Unions split on Port Talbot rescue plan

Unite changes its stance on an alternative plan to decarbonise the giant plant in Port Talbot.

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Charlie's Bar, Fermanagh, 'blown away' by Christmas ad response

A Northern Irish pub's take on Christmas adverts gets the John Lewis seal of approval.

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No rate cuts for foreseeable future, says Bank

Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, says lowering inflation further will be "hard work".

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Eurostar Amsterdam-to-London services to be suspended for six months

Trains will be suspended from next June because of renovation work at Amsterdam's central station.

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Can I get a Cold Weather Payment and how much are they?

Cold Weather Payments are available to some when there is a run of sub-zero temperatures.

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Metro Bank shareholders to vote on rescue deal

A deal to raise extra funds was struck last month after speculation about Metro's financial position.

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Tobacco firm calls for tougher rules on vapes

BAT wants sellers to be licensed, and sweet flavours banned

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Sunak welcomes foreign firms' £29.5bn 'vote of confidence'

The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence".

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Labour hopes to cut net migration to around 200,000

The party says it wants migration to return to "normal levels", depending on the needs of the economy.

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Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout

Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure the Lismore's closure-threatened store for the future

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Interest rates: Why there is more pain still to come

Inflation may be easing but the impact of high interest rates is still to kick in for many people.

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Carnival UK withdraws 'fire-and-rehire' threat

Carnival UK says it will not pursue the controversial strategy which could have affected 900 crew.

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John Lewis to offer health checks to customers

The department store is partnering with Covid-19 testing firm Randox Health to offer new services.

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Judge invited to taste test cider in Aldi row

Somerset brewer Thatchers accuses Aldi of "copycatting" its Cloudy Lemon Cider for its Taurus drink.

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Nvidia sued after video call mistake showed 'stolen' data

Car firm Valeo alleges the theft of its data was inadvertently revealed during a Microsoft Teams call.

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Energy saving tips: Five ways to cut costs this winter

Energy prices will be lower this winter than last - but you may be able to save even more on your bill.

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Turkey's central bank raises interest rates to 40%

Turkey has been hit with soaring prices, but its president has only recently allowed rate hikes.

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Autumn Statement: Hunt denies tax cuts were pre-election giveaway

The chancellor insists his financial plans are not "crowd-pleasing" and he is not being dishonest.

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State pension and triple lock: What is it worth and when do you get it?

A second significant rise in the state pension will come in April under what is known as the triple lock.

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Telegraph: Ministers may order probe into newspaper's sale

The culture secretary says she has "concerns" about the newspaper's sale to an Abu Dhabi-backed fund.

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Grangemouth oil refinery due to cease operations by 2025

Petroineos says it aims to turn the Grangemouth site into a fuels import terminal by spring 2025.

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How lockdown inspired fight against period poverty

Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.

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Binance chief Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges

Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange.

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Minimum wage to rise to £11.44 per hour

The new rate will apply to those aged 21 and over for the first time, the chancellor says.

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OpenAI: Microsoft wants changes after Sam Altman debacle

Microsoft's CEO responds to the chaos at OpenAI, where the boss's sacking has caused a staff revolt.

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Court rules Deliveroo drivers cannot be unionised

The ruling at the Supreme Court is the latest in a long-running legal dispute.

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Autumn Statement 2023: When is it and how will it affect me?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil the government's tax and spending plans.

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Shakira: Singer settles Spanish tax fraud case with €7.5m fine

Shakira, who has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, settled "with the best interest of my kids at heart".

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Rishi Sunak: The time has come to cut tax

The prime minister says taxes can be cut "in a responsible way" after the inflation rate halved.

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Chris Mason: Jeremy Hunt looks likely to cut taxes - the question is where?

The focus of the Autumn Statement is expected to be on business taxes and growing the economy.

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‘I was addicted to social media - now I'm suing Big Tech’

The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products.

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Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm's HQ amid reports of return

Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company.

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Heathrow passengers facing delays after strong winds

Some travellers are waiting for hours after Air Traffic Control restricts take-offs and landings.

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Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement

The chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg economic growth is his priority ahead of Wednesday's statement.

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X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm

US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site.

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AI boss Sam Altman ousted by OpenAI board

OpenAI said it 'no longer had confidence' in his ability to lead the artificial intelligence firm.

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White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X.

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What is inheritance tax and will it be cut?

Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays?

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Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt considering cuts to inheritance tax

The BBC has been told the chancellor is considering cutting some taxes in his Autumn Statement.

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What the Chancellor really means when he says tax cuts are 'impossible'

How to make sense of what politicians mean when they say there is no scope for tax cuts.

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Russian Carlsberg staff arrested after business seized

Two senior managers of Carlsberg's Russian subsidiary were arrested on Wednesday over allegations of fraud.

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Jeremy Hunt pledges millions to boost UK car battery production

The chancellor is set to announce hundreds of millions more in subsidies and grants for battery makers.

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Benefit claimants not seeking work to face mandatory work placements

It is part of a plan to get people back to work, with more investment in career support also promised.

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Barbie movie added £80m to UK economy and used 6,000 extras, Warner Bros says

The hit movie was partly shot at the Warner Bros studios in Hertfordshire, using over 6,000 extras.

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Co-op store workers' lives threatened by suspected shoplifters

The Co-op says there are 3,000 occasions this year where shoplifters have been detained in their stores.

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Alstom: Train manufacturer puts 1,330 jobs at risk in Derby

The manufacturer says its factory in Derby has no confirmed work beyond the first quarter of 2024.

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Can government claim credit for fall in inflation?

The government says it has helped slow prices, but economists argue global factors are responsible.

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US inflation eases as lower gas prices offset rent rise

Prices in the year to October rose by their lowest rate since July, even as housing costs continue to climb.

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McDonald's fires 18 people after BBC investigation

The restaurant chain's UK boss tells MPs more than 400 people have made complaints since July.

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Meta OKs deleting Threads without losing Instagram

Previously, getting rid of the app fully required deleting the associated Instagram account.

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'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'

An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips.

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Cost-of-living payments: What are they, who gets them and are they fair?

Millions of low-income households are receiving the latest cost-of-living payment between by 19 November.

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Avon to open physical shops in the UK for the first time

The beauty brand made famous by its door-to-door sales slogan "Ding dong, Avon calling!" is changing tack.

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Cameron's return revives memories of Greensill finance scandal

Documents suggest Mr Cameron made $10m promoting the controversial finance business Greensill Capital, which later collapsed.

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DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack

Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday.

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Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul guilty of sex assaults

The 82-year-old is still facing a trial in Montreal and extradition to the US.

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Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene

Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade.

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Ryanair: How a budget airline took off on TikTok

Through comedy TikToks about its extra fees, Ryanair has attracted millions of likes and followers.

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Man Utd: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority stake close to being agreed

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to become a minority shareholder in Manchester United is expected to be agreed during this month's international break, possibly as early as next week.

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Microsoft 365 down for some customers in UK and Europe

Users are complaining of problems accessing workplace app Teams and the Xbox gaming platform.

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Ex-NatWest boss loses out on £7.6m payout after Farage row

Dame Alison Rose resigned after admitting to discussing details about Nigel Farage's bank account.

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Oil giant Shell suing Greenpeace for £1.7m damages

The energy company is taking action after activists boarded a vessel while it was in the Atlantic.

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Fuel prices still cause for concern, warns watchdog

A new report has found while wholesale prices have dropped, petrol and diesel is more expensive.

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Apple should pay €13bn Irish tax, argues EU lawyer

The opinion is the latest twist in a long-running saga between the EU, Apple and the Irish government.

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Mortgage arrears up sharply with landlords hit hard

Rising interest rates have put pressure on homeowners and landlords, with more now falling behind on payments.

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Disney boss declares new era after job cuts

The entertainment giant has been under pressure as its traditional movie and film businesses decline.

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RMT members to vote on deal that could end rail strikes

If approved, train strikes planned over the Christmas period and into spring next year will be called off.

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Lloyds of London to invest £40m over 'significant' slavery links

A report showed the City firm played a "significant role" in enabling the transatlantic slave trade.

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Fans lament as Nestlé axes Caramac bar after 64 years

Nestle says it will no longer be making Caramac chocolate bars because sales have been falling.

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Coca-Cola and Nestle accused of misleading eco claims

Consumer bodies say firms make misleading claims about plastic water bottles being "100% recycled".

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China: DouYu founder, investment guru 'detained'

They include a streaming app founder and an executive referred to as China's Warren Buffett.

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Autumn Statement 2023: When is it and how will it affect me?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil the government's tax and spending plans.

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Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd steps down as boss of dating app

Billionaire Whitney Wolfe Herd, who created the firm in 2014, will be replaced by Slack's chief.

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Alison Rose: Watchdog apologises to former NatWest boss over Farage inquiry

The Information Commissioner's Office says it should not have suggested Dame Alison Rose breached privacy laws.

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Ryanair profits surge as fares rise by a quarter

The airline says it carried a record number of passengers over the summer, despite an increase in fares.

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Football Manager 2024: How the franchise made millions

As the studio celebrates its 20th edition, the people that make it tell the BBC how it has changed.

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Annual oil and gas licences planned with net zero commitment required

Projects will have to meet net zero targets, under the proposals to be outlined in the King's Speech.

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Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available.

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One in 10 mothers with under-fours quit work over childcare, says charity

A quarter of a million mothers with children under four have left their jobs, the Fawcett Society says.

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Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener

Fishermen in Scotland and Indonesia are trialling new technology to improve their catch.

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China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other

Australia's Anthony Albanese is in Beijing this weekend for the first such trip in seven years.

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US jobs growth cools more than expected in October

The report from the Labor Department suggests America's run of stronger-than-expected job gains may be over.

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Everyone got duped by Sam Bankman-Fried's big gamble

The dishevelled former wunderkind fooled Silicon Valley and stole billions from customers, a court found.

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Maersk to cut 10,000 jobs as shipping demand falls

One of the world's largest export firms reported a fall in profits as freight costs have plunged.

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Uber and Lyft agree to pay $328m to New York drivers

Uber and Lyft have agreed to settle claims that they "systematically cheated" drivers out of pay.

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New mothers faced energy meter force-fittings

The first warrants granted for months to force-fit prepayment meters wrongly included new mothers' homes.

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Sainsbury's gains ground in battle with Aldi and Lidl

The supermarket says customers who used to shop only at the discounters are now coming to Sainsbury's too.

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Spirit Aerosystems aims to renegotiate Airbus A220 deal

The firm makes wings for the Airbus A220 in its Belfast factory but the programme is making a loss.

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Rishi Sunak: AI firms cannot 'mark their own homework'

Governments must act to protect citizens from potential AI risks, prime minister tells the BBC.

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Tata Steel: Unions condemn plans for UK's biggest steelworks

Port Talbot will see more than £1bn in investment to ensure its future, but may see jobs cut.

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Asos: Lichfield warehouse to be closed as profits slump

Too much stock, made worse by "poor operating practices", were to blame for poor performance, the firm said.

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Travel agents lead pay rise league despite cost of living squeeze

Official figures show some jobs saw bigger pay rises than others with publicans and PR directors also earning more.

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