Entries by BBC News

Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix

He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.

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Will Andy Burnham’s devolution plan raise economic growth?

BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

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Will Andy Burnham’s devolution plan raise economic growth?

BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

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Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.

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WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers

The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

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Burnham’s Manchesterism could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan

Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

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Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan

Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

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Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.

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Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here’s how to play sport for free

As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

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British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs

The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".

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