Entries by BBC News

Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets

Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.

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Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets

Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.

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Gas prices drive down US inflation – but will it last?

While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.

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Gas prices drive down US inflation – but will it last?

While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.

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UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds

Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

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PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds

Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

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How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?

Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

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California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger

The state, where both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.

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South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures

Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.

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Woman’s Hour

We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.

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