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- Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix Warner Brothers deal December 5, 2025It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.
- Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn December 5, 2025The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.
- Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse December 5, 2025Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.
- US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X December 5, 2025The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.
- Disruption as flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after outage December 5, 2025Services resumed this morning but there have been knock-on delays, diversions and cancellations to flights.
- Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores December 5, 2025Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.
- Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores December 5, 2025Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.
- What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? December 5, 2025We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
- What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular? December 5, 2025Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
- Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses December 5, 2025The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.
- Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns December 5, 2025Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.
- Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed December 5, 2025Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.
- Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare December 5, 2025Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.
- We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss December 5, 2025James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.
- My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation December 5, 2025The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.
- Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027 December 4, 2025Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.
- Pensioners see energy bills 'quadruple overnight' December 4, 2025Residents in two tower blocks see a huge rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.
- Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills December 4, 2025Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.
- Liverpool Street named UK's busiest station again December 4, 2025Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.
- Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests December 4, 2025Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.