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- US government invests $1.6bn for stake in rare earths firm January 26, 2026The deal is the Trump administration's latest attempt to reduce its reliance on China.
- TikTok apologises after thousands in US report issues January 26, 2026The new US owners of the video streaming app attributed its issues to a data centre power outage.
- Revolution Bars to enter administration with 2,200 jobs at risk January 26, 2026The pub and bar group has blamed government policy for its issues as it searches for a buyer.
- Tanker crash captain denies falling asleep January 26, 2026Vladimir Motin denies gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the North Sea crash.
- Over 700,000 graduates out of work and claiming benefits, analysis suggests January 26, 2026The government says it has commissioned a review into "what's holding the younger generation back".
- Ryanair fares to rise as passenger numbers forecast to surge January 26, 2026The airline says it expects fares to increase by up to 9% as passenger numbers grow this year.
- EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes January 26, 2026The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.
- Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally January 26, 2026Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.
- Two charities get £300k to support older residents January 26, 2026Independent Age has given £149,997 to Citizens Advice Swale and £150,000 to Age UK East Sussex.
- Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports January 26, 2026Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
- 'Low pay and boredom led me to get a secret second job' January 26, 2026Imtiaz had a public sector job but said the pay was low, he took another job in the private sector.
- Food project to 'sneak' kidney beans into diets January 26, 2026It is an addition to Hearth Earth's surplus curry offer, which it serves in five locations across Oxford.
- Davey says war bonds would help to speed up UK defence spending January 25, 2026Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would give the public an opportunity to "support patriotically our defence".
- Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools? January 25, 2026Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.
- Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits January 25, 2026With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?
- Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it 'makes a deal with China' January 24, 2026It comes as tensions appear to have escalated between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- 'People are often in despair - we see it in their eyes' January 24, 2026Charity the Message Trust said the shop was formed in response to "desperate need".
- 'Incredible' response for kids clothes swap shop January 24, 2026Since launching, the scheme in Eynsham has supported 240 families in Oxfordshire.
- Are things going to get better for your finances? January 24, 2026As Sir Keir Starmer makes the cost of living a government priority, we unpack the impact on family finances.
- Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal claim January 23, 2026Lee Castleton is taking legal action against his former employer over the Horizon IT scandal.