Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity?
Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages.
Interest-free loan scheme aims to reach 20,000 people
People struggling with their finances can access small, zero-cost loans as part of a nationwide trial.
US parents turn to black market due to formula shortage
As the US grapples with a formula crisis, parents are turning to the black market for supplies.
Companies must help cut living costs, says new cost of living tsar
The new cost of living tsar says he wants “old friends and colleagues… to help the British people”.
Big Tech must deal with disinformation or face fines, says EU
Tighter EU rules will demand firms such as Google and Meta tackle disinformation on their platforms.
Big pay rises could push prices up, says minister
Treasury minister Simon Clarke warns bosses to be “very careful” in setting wage increases.
Italy’s Eni says Russian gas supply cut by half
Energy firm Eni says it will only receive half the gas requested from Russia after two days of shortfalls.
Gatwick cuts summer flights after staff shortages
The airport says it will lead to a more reliable service, after a wave of cancellations and delays.
Three things we’re cutting back on as prices rise
People in Birmingham and Kent tell the BBC how they are cutting back to cope with the cost of living crisis.
WTO agrees deals on Covid vaccines and overfishing
The World Trade Organization announces a raft of agreements after five days of negotiations.