World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history

The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 1:39 pm

Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US Israel war in Iran.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 12:50 pm

Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US Israel war in Iran.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 12:50 pm

Trump: 'I love the inflation'

The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 12:05 pm

School uniform charity plans fundraising week

Leanne Farlie's Little Stars charity supplies families who are struggling with the cost of uniform.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 10:42 am

Debenhams boss on the daily habit he swears by

Dan Finley has overseen the successful turnaround of Debenhams department store. He shares the best advice he's received and some of the keys to his success.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 5:20 am

UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why

UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 12:23 am

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 11:17 pm

The Interview

Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 6:30 pm

Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available

The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 6:03 pm

Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available

The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 6:03 pm

Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim

The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 6:03 pm

How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side

Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 6:03 pm

Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading

After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 5:32 pm

World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase

In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 5:00 pm

Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public

Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 1:35 pm

Final piece of 'iconic' Denby Pottery signed

The firm, founded in 1809, appointed administrators due to rising energy and labour costs.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 8:04 am

AI giants' race to raise funds heats up as ChatGPT-owner plans stock market debut

The company behind ChatGPT files its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 3:02 am

US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties

The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 2:20 am

Jersey's youngest ever politician elected at 18

Gabriel Raimondo, who turned 18 shortly before the election, says he is "absolutely ecstatic".

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:38 am

Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories

Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:23 pm

SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:22 pm

Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?

Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:06 pm

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers

From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:06 pm

Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 6:05 pm