Entries by BBC News

Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remain

Despite opposition investors are still looking at deep-sea mining technology.

SpaceX rocket explodes, raining debris from sky for second time in a row

It grounded flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship's failed launch.

Post Office compensation offer after death is ‘slap in the face’, says widow

Widow of Horizon scandal victim urges government to speed up compensation payouts

Are Scottish students using AI to cheat their way to a degree?

More than 600 Scottish students have been accused of misusing AI during part of their studies, according to a BBC FOI.

Poundland could be put up for sale as taxes rise

Tax increases due in April are adding "further pressure" to the discount chain's costs, its owner Pepco Group says.

Trump expands exemptions from Canada and Mexico tariffs

Trump said he was granting the two US neighbours a temporary exemption on tariffs that he imposed two days ago.

European Central Bank cuts interest rates again

The bank cuts rates to 2.5% but faces pressures from threatened US tariffs and plans to boost military funding.

Worst train stations for cancellations named and shamed for first time

Millions of passengers will be able to see cancellation and delay data in train stations.

European Central Bank cuts interest rates again

The bank cuts rates to 2.5% but faces pressures from threatened US tariffs and plans to boost military funding.

Jack Daniel’s maker says Canada taking bottles off shelves ‘worse than tariffs’

Some Canadian provinces have removed US-made alcohol from shelves in response to US tariffs.