How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
Business
'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce
More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.
Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders
The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
Oura launches Ring 5, world’s smallest smart ring, as it heads towards IPO
Oura’s new Ring 5 is smaller, thinner and positioned as a mainstream health wearable as the Finnish-US company, valued at about $11bn, prepares for an expected IPO.
Ferry frustrations and housing concerns in Gorey
Café owners and others in Gorey tell the BBC a new freight pricing model is driving up costs.
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Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.
'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues
Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
It said difficulties had been exacerbated by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices".
AI may speed up search for drugs to treat brain conditions
Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.
Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'
The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.
Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss
John Boumphrey says the education system "isn't necessarily producing young people who are ready for work".
SpaceX launches massive Starship V3 rocket on test flight
The largest and most powerful rocket in history blasted off after its first attempted launch was postponed.
'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.