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FollowBank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failingsThe bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said.How long will humans be needed for translation?AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.Is it OK for jobseekers or employers to use AI?Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.Royal Mail losing 400 postal workers a week, says unionThe CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in, that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI officeProsecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.NI company in talks to save Poundland from administrationPoundland says Martin Property Group from Londonderry is the management team's "preferred partner"Car finance compensation payments delayed until next yearMillions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.BA flight forced to turn back over cracked windowBritish Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMFThe influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyerThe leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claimTFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.Cost-of-living struggles inspire Community CupboardNew social supermarket offers cheaper groceries with dignity and choice.UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.Bumble shares soar after report dating firm in $1bn takeover talksThe jump pushed Bumble's stock market valuation to more than $580m but that is still far below their peak of more than $14bn.Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promiseHeating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viralSocial media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.What are your rights on auto-renew subscriptions?Martin has advice for listeners caught out by auto-renewing subscriptions, explaining what rights consumers have and whether there's a way to challenge the renewal or cancel.Why some have no choice but to pay costly oil pricesRural communities are badly hit by the rising cost of heating oil, as our Wiltshire reporter explains.Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attackHundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breachedKanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.HMV to close Oxford Street store after three yearsHMV says it is looking for a new site in London's West End, but its current site is "unviable".How to avoid getting stung if you miss a credit card paymentPeople are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tankThe Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans.