‘I was employee number one at SpaceX’
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company’s founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.
Business
Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
India’s ‘blue gold’ starts a new drinks industry
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says “let’s just divide it!”
Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.
Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?
Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.
Dozens of crisis payments handed out by council
Many of the completed payments have gone to low income families with surging heating oil costs.
Paper plant closure fears spark community protest
Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston.
Will UK interest rates go up?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.