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Huge Saudi construction projects 'might get scaled down'

Funding concerns are expected to see Saudi Arabia reduce its giant building schemes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyrr3mm8evyo Funding concerns are expected to see Saudi Arabia reduce its giant building schemes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyrr3mm8evyo#0 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:03:08 GMT

Gareth Jenkins: An 'unreliable god' at the heart of the Post Office scandal

Why the former Fujitsu engineer is such a key figure in the Post Office scandal. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy66zq64q13o Why the former Fujitsu engineer is such a key figure in the Post Office scandal. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy66zq64q13o#0 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:02:52 GMT

China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs

The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw999dwp313o The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw999dwp313o#0 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 22:13:35 GMT

Post Office system not a scandal, insists ex-union boss

George Thomson tells an inquiry that Horizon is "robust", provoking anger from sub-postmasters. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxxz799vxko George Thomson tells an inquiry that Horizon is "robust", provoking anger from sub-postmasters. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxxz799vxko#1 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:36:48 GMT

Tata Steel workers call first strike in 40 years

It is the first time in 40 years that UK steel workers have taken strike action. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjeexwzdrepo It is the first time in 40 years that UK steel workers have taken strike action. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjeexwzdrepo#1 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:34:53 GMT

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

If you face disruption because flights are cancelled or delayed, then what can you do? URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61646214 If you face disruption because flights are cancelled or delayed, then what can you do? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61646214#0 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:48:14 GMT

British Gas apology after man pursued over bill error

The firm told a man it was sending his details to a debt collector over an incorrect £2,500 bill. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnee9e22klno The firm told a man it was sending his details to a debt collector over an incorrect £2,500 bill. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnee9e22klno#0 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:30:28 GMT

Octopus to repay £3bn to taxpayers for Bulb rescue

The government will recover almost all the cost of temporarily nationalising Bulb in 2021. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce997mj3qm8o The government will recover almost all the cost of temporarily nationalising Bulb in 2021. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce997mj3qm8o#1 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:08:05 GMT

Manchester Airport flights disrupted after power cut

A "significant" number of flights are likely to be cancelled or delayed as a result, the airport says. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722ppxldldo A "significant" number of flights are likely to be cancelled or delayed as a result, the airport says. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722ppxldldo#0 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 06:39:05 GMT

Government borrowing in May is highest since Covid

Borrowing reaches £15bn, less than forecast but lays bare challenges facing the next government. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmll7k8pl2xo Borrowing reaches £15bn, less than forecast but lays bare challenges facing the next government. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmll7k8pl2xo#1 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:34:50 GMT

Upset PLT customers banned over too many returns

Many have hit out at the brand online, suggesting they would return fewer items if sizing was consistent. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ggq54w953o Many have hit out at the brand online, suggesting they would return fewer items if sizing was consistent. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ggq54w953o#0 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:41:03 GMT

Warning over tax being paid on state pension

Tax on pensions is a key issue raised by you through the BBC's Your Voice, Your Vote project. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckdd40vdg5zo Tax on pensions is a key issue raised by you through the BBC's Your Voice, Your Vote project. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckdd40vdg5zo#1 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:11:46 GMT

Tories pledge focus on pubs and clubs in 'first 100 days'

The Conservative Party says it would review licencing laws in a bid to boost the night-time economy. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72238g1g1do The Conservative Party says it would review licencing laws in a bid to boost the night-time economy. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72238g1g1do#0 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 21:02:12 GMT

Firm fined for selling China-made cars as Italian

Italian officials said DR Automobiles misled customers into thinking its cars were made in Italy. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckrrxj5mvkgo Italian officials said DR Automobiles misled customers into thinking its cars were made in Italy. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckrrxj5mvkgo#1 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:48:39 GMT

UK's richest family convicted of exploiting servants

Four family members were given prison sentences ranging from four to four-and-a-half years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ggl6pe52eo Four family members were given prison sentences ranging from four to four-and-a-half years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ggl6pe52eo#0 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:37:44 GMT

Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips

The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software company this week. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8884389l35o The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software company this week. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8884389l35o#1 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:06:36 GMT

Tata workers call first strike in 40 years

The strike action is the first time in over 40 years that steel workers in the UK have taken strike action. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjeexwzdrepo The strike action is the first time in over 40 years that steel workers in the UK have taken strike action. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjeexwzdrepo#0 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:09:12 GMT

Bank opens door for August interest rate cut

The Bank of England keeps borrowing costs unchanged, but hints it could cut rates later in the summer. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11jld7d36o The Bank of England keeps borrowing costs unchanged, but hints it could cut rates later in the summer. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11jld7d36o#1 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:17:22 GMT

Horizon is robust, says ex-boss of postmasters' union

George Thomson tells an inquiry the real "scandal" is the Post Office failed to defend the system. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxxz799vxko George Thomson tells an inquiry the real "scandal" is the Post Office failed to defend the system. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxxz799vxko#0 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:32:15 GMT

Row over first-time buyer help as parties trade blows

Labour and the Tories accuse each other of failing to match promises on housing, a key election issue. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ggenv37eqo Labour and the Tories accuse each other of failing to match promises on housing, a key election issue. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ggenv37eqo#1 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:36:42 GMT

Octopus to repay £3bn to taxpayers for Bulb rescue

The government will recover almost all the cost of temporarily nationalising Bulb in 2021. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce997mj3qm8o The government will recover almost all the cost of temporarily nationalising Bulb in 2021. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce997mj3qm8o#0 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:08:05 GMT

US bans Kaspersky software for alleged Russian links

Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqq7663wd2o Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqq7663wd2o#1 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:17:45 GMT

Government borrowing in May is highest since Covid

Borrowing reaches £15bn, less than forecast but lays bare challenges facing the next government. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmll7k8pl2xo Borrowing reaches £15bn, less than forecast but lays bare challenges facing the next government. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmll7k8pl2xo#0 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:51:04 GMT

Workers sue Disney after moving for cancelled project

Workers are suing for damages after uprooting their lives and selling family homes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdd34k33dro Workers are suing for damages after uprooting their lives and selling family homes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdd34k33dro#1 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:21:12 GMT

Firm fined for selling China-made cars as Italian

Italian officials said DR Automobiles misled customers into thinking its cars were made in Italy. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckrrxj5mvkgo Italian officials said DR Automobiles misled customers into thinking its cars were made in Italy. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckrrxj5mvkgo#0 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:38:56 GMT

What are the parties saying about housing? - Your questions

Our cost of living correspondent answers your questions about housing and personal finance. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdd30xk04ko Our cost of living correspondent answers your questions about housing and personal finance. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdd30xk04ko#1 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:50:50 GMT

US bans Kaspersky software for alleged Russian links

Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqq7663wd2o Government says Moscow's influence over the company was found to pose a significant risk to US infrastructure. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqq7663wd2o#0 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:17:45 GMT

Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips

The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software company this week. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8884389l35o The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software company this week. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8884389l35o#0 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:06:36 GMT

Post Office sorry after sub-postmaster data leak

Former sub-postmasters react angrily as the company launches an urgent investigation into breach. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd110nl7dppo Former sub-postmasters react angrily as the company launches an urgent investigation into breach. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd110nl7dppo#1 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:13:32 GMT

Warning over tax being paid on state pension

Tax on pensions is a key issue raised by you through the BBC's Your Voice, Your Vote project. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckdd40vdg5zo Tax on pensions is a key issue raised by you through the BBC's Your Voice, Your Vote project. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckdd40vdg5zo#0 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:11:46 GMT

NatWest to buy Sainsbury's banking arm

The supermarket chain is withdrawing from retail banking to focus on its food business. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czqqzlw0159o The supermarket chain is withdrawing from retail banking to focus on its food business. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czqqzlw0159o#1 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:43:48 GMT

Workers sue Disney after moving for cancelled project

Workers are suing for damages after uprooting their lives and selling family homes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdd34k33dro Workers are suing for damages after uprooting their lives and selling family homes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdd34k33dro#0 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:21:12 GMT

'How do I get on the housing ladder?'

Our cost of living correspondent answers your questions about housing and personal finance. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdd30xk04ko Our cost of living correspondent answers your questions about housing and personal finance. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdd30xk04ko#0 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:50:50 GMT

Booking.com warns of up to 900% increase in travel scams

The online travel firm says generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are driving the explosive rise. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8003dd8jzeo The online travel firm says generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are driving the explosive rise. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8003dd8jzeo#1 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:20:50 GMT

Main parties battle over first-time buyer help

Labour and the Tories accuse each other of failing to match promises on housing, a key election issue. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ggenv37eqo Labour and the Tories accuse each other of failing to match promises on housing, a key election issue. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ggenv37eqo#0 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:26:03 GMT

Inflation falls to lowest level in almost three years

Inflation has hit the Bank of England's target for the first time in almost three years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrrk8j7pwxo Inflation has hit the Bank of England's target for the first time in almost three years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrrk8j7pwxo#1 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:27:30 GMT

Booking.com warns of up to 900% increase in travel scams

The online travel firm says generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are driving the explosive rise. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8003dd8jzeo The online travel firm says generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are driving the explosive rise. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8003dd8jzeo#0 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:20:50 GMT

China car firms seek 25% tax on EU - state media

The measure would target large-engined petrol vehicles imported from the European Union. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd114dpnqxwo The measure would target large-engined petrol vehicles imported from the European Union. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd114dpnqxwo#1 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:26:52 GMT

Labour would need an effective opposition, says Hunt

The chancellor is the latest senior Tory to acknowledge his party could be on course for defeat. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c033qqme69po The chancellor is the latest senior Tory to acknowledge his party could be on course for defeat. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c033qqme69po#1 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:34:23 GMT

Post Office accidently leaks sub-postmaster names

Former sub-postmasters react angrily as the company launches an urgent investigation into breach. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd110nl7dppo Former sub-postmasters react angrily as the company launches an urgent investigation into breach. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd110nl7dppo#0 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:14:30 GMT

Boeing crash families demand record $25bn fine

The families of victims of two 737 Max crashes also call for prosecutions a day after apology by chief executive. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw00l7d2ljno The families of victims of two 737 Max crashes also call for prosecutions a day after apology by chief executive. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw00l7d2ljno#1 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:49:44 GMT

Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant

Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp33evkxz5go Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp33evkxz5go#1 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:52:38 GMT

NatWest to buy Sainsbury's banking arm

The supermarket chain is withdrawing from retail banking to focus on its food business. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czqqzlw0159o The supermarket chain is withdrawing from retail banking to focus on its food business. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czqqzlw0159o#0 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:50:21 GMT

China car firms seek 25% tax on EU - state media

The measure would target large-engined petrol vehicles imported from the European Union. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd114dpnqxwo The measure would target large-engined petrol vehicles imported from the European Union. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd114dpnqxwo#0 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:26:52 GMT

Faisal Islam: Voters are being taken for fools on the economy

Do promises to leave various tax rates alone have any credibility, asks the BBC's economics editor. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgg4ze1edpo Do promises to leave various tax rates alone have any credibility, asks the BBC's economics editor. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgg4ze1edpo#1 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:05:51 GMT

Boeing crash families demand record $25bn fine

The families of victims of two 737 Max crashes also call for prosecutions a day after apology by chief executive. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw00l7d2ljno The families of victims of two 737 Max crashes also call for prosecutions a day after apology by chief executive. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw00l7d2ljno#0 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:49:44 GMT

AI frenzy makes Nvidia the world's most valuable company

The Californian firm's meteoric rise has been fuelled by its dominance of the "new gold" - AI chips. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyrr40x0z2mo The Californian firm's meteoric rise has been fuelled by its dominance of the "new gold" - AI chips. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyrr40x0z2mo#1 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:47:38 GMT

UK Amazon workers balloted on union recognition

Workers are set to vote on whether GMB should be recognised at the online retailer's Coventry site. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11j9p9g0po Workers are set to vote on whether GMB should be recognised at the online retailer's Coventry site. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11j9p9g0po#1 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:27:53 GMT

How mobile phone networks are embracing AI

Providers are increasing using artificial intelligence to maintain a reliable service. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6pp1nvw5zwo Providers are increasing using artificial intelligence to maintain a reliable service. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6pp1nvw5zwo#0 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:02:43 GMT

Interest rates expected to be held at 5.25%

Despite inflation falling to 2%, experts are expecting interest rates to be held at a 16-year high. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11jld7d36o Despite inflation falling to 2%, experts are expecting interest rates to be held at a 16-year high. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11jld7d36o#0 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:01:30 GMT

TikTok faces fresh US pressure over child privacy

The allegation from US regulators adds to the growing pressure faced by the social media firm. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgg7z9d8rxo The allegation from US regulators adds to the growing pressure faced by the social media firm. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgg7z9d8rxo#1 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:05:42 GMT

Labour would need an effective opposition, says Hunt

The chancellor is the latest senior Tory to acknowledge his party could be on course for defeat. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c033qqme69po The chancellor is the latest senior Tory to acknowledge his party could be on course for defeat. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c033qqme69po#0 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:34:23 GMT

Post Office sabotaged Horizon probe, says investigator

Independent investigator says Post Office tried to obstruct probe into IT flaws. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyddlynqlryo Independent investigator says Post Office tried to obstruct probe into IT flaws. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyddlynqlryo#1 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:53:29 GMT

Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant

Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp33evkxz5go Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp33evkxz5go#0 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:52:38 GMT

Could brain-like computers be a 'competition killer'?

Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx99qv2w1ddo Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx99qv2w1ddo#2 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:24:11 GMT

Could brain-like computers be a 'competition killer'?

Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx99qv2w1ddo Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx99qv2w1ddo#1 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:24:11 GMT

Low investment blocking UK growth, says think tank

Both Conservative and Labour plan to reduce government investment over the next parliamentary term URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl44edly2ryo Both Conservative and Labour plan to reduce government investment over the next parliamentary term https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl44edly2ryo#1 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:00:33 GMT

Amazon workers to be balloted on union recognition

Workers are set to vote on whether GMB should be recognised at the online retailer's Coventry site. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11j9p9g0po Workers are set to vote on whether GMB should be recognised at the online retailer's Coventry site. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11j9p9g0po#0 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:09:17 GMT

Inflation falls to lowest level in almost three years

Inflation has hit the Bank of England's target for the first time in almost three years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrrk8j7pwxo Inflation has hit the Bank of England's target for the first time in almost three years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrrk8j7pwxo#0 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:11:23 GMT

Soup sales up and sun cream down in wet June

One of the rainiest springs on record boosted soup sales while denting those for sun cream, figures suggest. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce44dwe1qpvo One of the rainiest springs on record boosted soup sales while denting those for sun cream, figures suggest. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce44dwe1qpvo#1 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:08:39 GMT

TikTok complaint referred to US justice department

Regulators have been investigating potential violations of children's privacy by the social media firm. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgg7z9d8rxo Regulators have been investigating potential violations of children's privacy by the social media firm. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgg7z9d8rxo#0 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 01:57:15 GMT

Boeing boss grilled by US lawmakers and victims

Boeing's CEO defended the company and pledged that it has learned from past mistakes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce77l2xl2r5o Boeing's CEO defended the company and pledged that it has learned from past mistakes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce77l2xl2r5o#0 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:41:51 GMT

Boeing boss admits culture 'far from perfect'

Dave Calhoun will face questions on the firm's safety record from US lawmakers on Tuesday. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11dd6e455o Dave Calhoun will face questions on the firm's safety record from US lawmakers on Tuesday. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11dd6e455o#1 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:50:24 GMT

Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company

The stock ended the trading day at nearly $136, up 3.5%, making it more valuable than Microsoft. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyrr40x0z2mo The stock ended the trading day at nearly $136, up 3.5%, making it more valuable than Microsoft. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyrr40x0z2mo#0 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:22:12 GMT

Apple scraps its Pay Later loan scheme

It marks a retreat for the technology giant from plans to offer traditional financial services. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c255y82y9x8o It marks a retreat for the technology giant from plans to offer traditional financial services. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c255y82y9x8o#1 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:40:25 GMT

Voters are being taken for fools on the economy

Do promises to leave various tax rates alone have any credibility, asks the BBC's economics editor. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgg4ze1edpo Do promises to leave various tax rates alone have any credibility, asks the BBC's economics editor. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgg4ze1edpo#0 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:05:51 GMT

London becomes Europe's largest stock market again

A French election is driving down the value of French listed companies, analysts say URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqee1vpe3deo A French election is driving down the value of French listed companies, analysts say https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqee1vpe3deo#1 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:23:13 GMT

Software giant Adobe accused of 'trapping customers'

Regulators allege Adobe failed to properly disclose subscription terms and made it too onerous to cancel. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98825z8330o Regulators allege Adobe failed to properly disclose subscription terms and made it too onerous to cancel. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98825z8330o#1 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:39:18 GMT

Post Office sabotaged Horizon probe, says investigator

Independent investigator says Post Office tried to obstruct probe into IT flaws. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyddlynqlryo Independent investigator says Post Office tried to obstruct probe into IT flaws. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyddlynqlryo#0 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:41:59 GMT

Soup sales up as rainy spring affects spending

Euros may improve spending as consumers have become more financially "comfortable", new figures suggest. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce44dwe1qpvo Euros may improve spending as consumers have become more financially "comfortable", new figures suggest. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce44dwe1qpvo#0 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:08:39 GMT

Aer Lingus pilots move closer to strike action

Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA) members voted 99% in support of action. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crggl2g4e3ro Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA) members voted 99% in support of action. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crggl2g4e3ro#1 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:36:30 GMT

Green energy plan 'won't benefit' Welsh valley residents

The BBC has spoken to residents in the Towy Valley about their views on a huge wind turbine project. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxwwdpgdjeyo The BBC has spoken to residents in the Towy Valley about their views on a huge wind turbine project. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxwwdpgdjeyo#1 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:52:06 GMT

Apple scraps its Pay Later loan scheme in US

The decision marks a retreat for Apple from its plans to offer traditional financial services. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c255y82y9x8o The decision marks a retreat for Apple from its plans to offer traditional financial services. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c255y82y9x8o#0 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:21:56 GMT

Labour rules out changes to council tax bands

Tories have claimed Labour are planning tax rises on homes to fund spending pledges URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czddl1x1013o Tories have claimed Labour are planning tax rises on homes to fund spending pledges https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czddl1x1013o#1 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:21:33 GMT

Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand

Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czkkgnp1d2xo Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czkkgnp1d2xo#2 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:06:49 GMT

Low investment blocking UK growth, says think tank

Both Conservative and Labour plan to reduce government investment over the next parliamentary term URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl44edly2ryo Both Conservative and Labour plan to reduce government investment over the next parliamentary term https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl44edly2ryo#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:22:14 GMT

Could brain-like computers be a 'competition killer'?

Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx99qv2w1ddo Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx99qv2w1ddo#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:24:11 GMT

US surgeon general wants social media warning labels

Vivek Murthy says social media increases the risk that children will experience anxiety and depression. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98821dn27lo Vivek Murthy says social media increases the risk that children will experience anxiety and depression. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98821dn27lo#1 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:44:52 GMT

Boeing boss admits culture 'far from perfect'

Dave Calhoun will face questions on the firm's safety record from US law-makers on Tuesday. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11dd6e455o Dave Calhoun will face questions on the firm's safety record from US law-makers on Tuesday. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11dd6e455o#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:13:07 GMT

Petrol prices far higher than they should be, says RAC

Margins are rising amid the election "distraction", the group says, but retailers say they face higher costs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11jr44gexo Margins are rising amid the election "distraction", the group says, but retailers say they face higher costs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11jr44gexo#1 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:15:28 GMT

Software giant Adobe accused of 'trapping customers'

Regulators allege Adobe failed to properly disclose subscription terms and made it too onerous to cancel. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98825z8330o Regulators allege Adobe failed to properly disclose subscription terms and made it too onerous to cancel. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98825z8330o#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:39:18 GMT

Labour accuses Tories of planning unfunded tax cuts

Jeremy Hunt suggested key manifesto promises on welfare cuts had been announced by the government last year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxxv0wdrn0o Jeremy Hunt suggested key manifesto promises on welfare cuts had been announced by the government last year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxxv0wdrn0o#1 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:32:02 GMT

Aer Lingus pilots move closer to strike action

Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA) members voted 99% in support of action. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crggl2g4e3ro Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA) members voted 99% in support of action. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crggl2g4e3ro#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:36:30 GMT

Wrap sold in WH Smith recalled over E. coli fears

Manufacturer THIS! is recalling one of its products because of possible contamination with E. coli. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv22l9y0783o Manufacturer THIS! is recalling one of its products because of possible contamination with E. coli. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv22l9y0783o#1 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:49:43 GMT

Pixar's Inside Out 2 sees record opening weekend

It marks a big win for cinemas, which have seen lacklustre takings for some major new movies this year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd114gg38xpo It marks a big win for cinemas, which have seen lacklustre takings for some major new movies this year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd114gg38xpo#1 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:47:49 GMT

Green energy plan 'won't benefit' Welsh valley residents

The BBC has spoken to residents in the Towy Valley about their views on a huge wind turbine project. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxwwdpgdjeyo The BBC has spoken to residents in the Towy Valley about their views on a huge wind turbine project. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxwwdpgdjeyo#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:44:05 GMT

Bates learned of knighthood at Post Office inquiry

The campaigner had travelled to hear former CEO Paula Vennells give evidence when he received the news. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722kzgp90lo The campaigner had travelled to hear former CEO Paula Vennells give evidence when he received the news. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722kzgp90lo#1 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:22:56 GMT

London becomes Europe's largest stock market again

A French election is driving down the value of French listed companies, analysts say URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqee1vpe3deo A French election is driving down the value of French listed companies, analysts say https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqee1vpe3deo#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:20:18 GMT

Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand

Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czkkgnp1d2xo Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czkkgnp1d2xo#1 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:06:49 GMT

Labour rules out changes to council tax bands

Tories have claimed Labour are planning tax rises on homes to fund spending pledges URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czddl1x1013o Tories have claimed Labour are planning tax rises on homes to fund spending pledges https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czddl1x1013o#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:21:33 GMT

Supermarket sandwiches linked to E. coli outbreak

Retailers are removing at least 56 types of sandwiches, wraps and salad from UK supermarket shelves. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz448dj4x8xo Retailers are removing at least 56 types of sandwiches, wraps and salad from UK supermarket shelves. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz448dj4x8xo#1 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:04:07 GMT

US surgeon general wants social media warning labels

Vivek Murthy says social media increases the risk that children will experience anxiety and depression. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98821dn27lo Vivek Murthy says social media increases the risk that children will experience anxiety and depression. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98821dn27lo#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:09:31 GMT

Barclays suspends festival funding after protests

There had been protests over the bank's links to Download, Latitude and the Isle of Wight festivals. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgg13nn0kgo There had been protests over the bank's links to Download, Latitude and the Isle of Wight festivals. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgg13nn0kgo#1 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:37:14 GMT

Labour accuses Tories of planning unfunded tax cuts

Jeremy Hunt suggested key manifesto promises on welfare cuts had been announced by the government last year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxxv0wdrn0o Jeremy Hunt suggested key manifesto promises on welfare cuts had been announced by the government last year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxxv0wdrn0o#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:31:06 GMT

Petrol prices far higher than they should be, says RAC

Margins are rising amid the election "distraction", the group says, but retailers say they face higher costs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11jr44gexo Margins are rising amid the election "distraction", the group says, but retailers say they face higher costs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd11jr44gexo#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:15:28 GMT

Boeing plane investigated after 'Dutch roll'

Air regulators are investigating new issues with Boeing planes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722j0rryrxo Air regulators are investigating new issues with Boeing planes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722j0rryrxo#1 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:26:20 GMT

Wrap sold in WH Smith recalled over E. coli fears

Manufacturer THIS! is recalling one of its products because of possible contamination with E. coli. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv22l9y0783o Manufacturer THIS! is recalling one of its products because of possible contamination with E. coli. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv22l9y0783o#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:23:01 GMT

Is Elon Musk worth his $56bn Tesla pay package?

He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have succeeded without him? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9rre6nwnpwo He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have succeeded without him? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9rre6nwnpwo#1 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:49:32 GMT

Tesco says shoppers are buying more as confidence returns

The UK's largest retailer reports higher sales, but controversy persists over its boss's pay package. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511llw8l0lo The UK's largest retailer reports higher sales, but controversy persists over its boss's pay package. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511llw8l0lo#1 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:54:07 GMT

Pixar's Inside Out 2 sees record opening weekend

It marks a big win for cinemas, which have seen lacklustre takings for some major new movies this year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd114gg38xpo It marks a big win for cinemas, which have seen lacklustre takings for some major new movies this year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd114gg38xpo#0 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:25:30 GMT

Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand

Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czkkgnp1d2xo Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czkkgnp1d2xo#0 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:06:49 GMT

The battle for Gen Z social shoppers

If TikTok is banned in the US, where might its social shoppers go? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511p8gdn21o If TikTok is banned in the US, where might its social shoppers go? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511p8gdn21o#2 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 23:09:47 GMT