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What's the point of buying the latest smart phone?

It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxrv97djw9o It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxrv97djw9o#0 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:01:05 GMT

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 5%

Economists are betting on rates being held in September with a cut to come in November instead. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgq8ydy8e79o Economists are betting on rates being held in September with a cut to come in November instead. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgq8ydy8e79o#0 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:01:19 GMT

New bank hubs to open but many don't have printers

New rules on branch closures take effect but questions remain over the facilities in shared hubs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8yj42g5wo New rules on branch closures take effect but questions remain over the facilities in shared hubs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8yj42g5wo#1 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:20:28 GMT

Musk's X back up and running in Brazil

The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, was banned in the country on 31 August. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4dn4z02emo The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, was banned in the country on 31 August. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4dn4z02emo#0 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:34:24 GMT

Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares

Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g927qykywo Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g927qykywo#1 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:29:33 GMT

Post Office boss to step down from role next year

The chief executive had already stepped back from front-line duties to prepare for the Horizon IT inquiry. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1534ygdq27o The chief executive had already stepped back from front-line duties to prepare for the Horizon IT inquiry. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1534ygdq27o#1 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:21:00 GMT

Party over for Tupperware as it files for bankruptcy

The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdprv2ddxo The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdprv2ddxo#1 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:11:16 GMT

US goes big with first interest rate cut in four years

The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz04md0zdrno The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz04md0zdrno#0 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:12:20 GMT

What will a US interest rate cut mean for me?

It will influence mortgages, credit card and saving rates for millions of people in the US - and even around the world. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgl474nrygo It will influence mortgages, credit card and saving rates for millions of people in the US - and even around the world. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgl474nrygo#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:35:07 GMT

Boeing suspends jobs for thousands after strike

Boeing says it is suspending jobs for thousands of staff in the US due to a worker strike. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdqvwexqv4o Boeing says it is suspending jobs for thousands of staff in the US due to a worker strike. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdqvwexqv4o#0 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:27:34 GMT

Google scores rare legal win as 1.49bn euro fine scrapped

The firm is under pressure worldwide over the dominance of its search and ad-tech businesses. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62rjd363j1o The firm is under pressure worldwide over the dominance of its search and ad-tech businesses. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62rjd363j1o#1 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:22:43 GMT

4,500 jobs at risk as TGI Fridays enters administration

London-listed Hostmore has appointed Teneo as administrators to help it sell its restaurants. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrm7z5n0y1o London-listed Hostmore has appointed Teneo as administrators to help it sell its restaurants. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrm7z5n0y1o#0 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:55:51 GMT

Train drivers accept pay deal to end strike action

Aslef said 96.6% of its members who voted backed the deal, marking the end of long-running strikes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r8g244zggo Aslef said 96.6% of its members who voted backed the deal, marking the end of long-running strikes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r8g244zggo#0 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:14:29 GMT

Marlboro owner sells UK inhaler firm over backlash

Philip Morris International bought Vectura Group just three years ago in a deal worth more than £1bn. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdpzqp15eo Philip Morris International bought Vectura Group just three years ago in a deal worth more than £1bn. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdpzqp15eo#1 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:33:24 GMT

Guardian in talks to sell world's oldest Sunday paper

The Guardian owner is in exclusive talks to sell the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy80n75g5w1o The Guardian owner is in exclusive talks to sell the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy80n75g5w1o#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:25:52 GMT

Post Office boss to step down from role next year

The chief executive had already stepped back from front-line duties to prepare for the Horizon IT inquiry. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1534ygdq27o The chief executive had already stepped back from front-line duties to prepare for the Horizon IT inquiry. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1534ygdq27o#0 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:45:49 GMT

Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists

The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd988p00z1no The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd988p00z1no#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:03:22 GMT

Google wins legal challenge against 1.49bn euro fine

The firm is under pressure worldwide over the dominance of its search and ad-tech businesses. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62rjd363j1o The firm is under pressure worldwide over the dominance of its search and ad-tech businesses. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62rjd363j1o#0 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:20:42 GMT

Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week

The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czj99ln72k9o The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czj99ln72k9o#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:05:05 GMT

Inflation rate holds steady in August at 2.2%

The latest figure means inflation remains above the Bank of England's target of 2%. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g927qykywo The latest figure means inflation remains above the Bank of England's target of 2%. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g927qykywo#0 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:10:35 GMT

Embattled Tupperware owner files for bankruptcy

The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdprv2ddxo The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdprv2ddxo#0 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:56:00 GMT

Marlboro owner sells UK inhaler firm over backlash

Philip Morris International bought Vectura Group just three years ago in a deal worth more than £1bn. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdpzqp15eo Philip Morris International bought Vectura Group just three years ago in a deal worth more than £1bn. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdpzqp15eo#0 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:33:24 GMT

Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions

Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24pqrvvll9o Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24pqrvvll9o#2 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:07:06 GMT

New bank hubs to open but many can't print statements

New rules on branch closures take effect but questions remain over the facilities in shared hubs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8yj42g5wo New rules on branch closures take effect but questions remain over the facilities in shared hubs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8yj42g5wo#0 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 23:03:25 GMT

Instagram boosts privacy and parental control on teen accounts

Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77x44zplkyo Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77x44zplkyo#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:59:12 GMT

Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says

Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz04mr4l90do Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz04mr4l90do#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:21:01 GMT

Disabled woman told to repay £5,000 of benefits

Yvonne Buckley, from Ipswich, says the DWP initially insisted she was entitled to the money. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y00e23vjpo Yvonne Buckley, from Ipswich, says the DWP initially insisted she was entitled to the money. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y00e23vjpo#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:11:01 GMT

What will a US interest rate cut mean for me?

The Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates for the first time in four years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgl474nrygo The Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates for the first time in four years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgl474nrygo#0 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:16:33 GMT

Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks

Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gllnx0p40o Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gllnx0p40o#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:40:11 GMT

Disabled woman told to repay £5,000 of benefits

Yvonne Buckley, from Ipswich, says the DWP initially insisted she was entitled to the money. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y00e23vjpo Yvonne Buckley, from Ipswich, says the DWP initially insisted she was entitled to the money. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y00e23vjpo#0 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:11:01 GMT

Ovo to pay £2.4m over customer complaint failures

Ofgem says nearly 1,400 customers were hit by problems, including long delays in dealing with complaints. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2ymy2zgveo Ofgem says nearly 1,400 customers were hit by problems, including long delays in dealing with complaints. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2ymy2zgveo#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:52:01 GMT

Guardian in talks to sell world's oldest Sunday paper

The Guardian owner is in exclusive talks to sell the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy80n75g5w1o The Guardian owner is in exclusive talks to sell the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy80n75g5w1o#0 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:27:34 GMT

Titanic yard boss: 'Strong case' for a single owner

The firm has been heavily loss making since it was bought out of administration five years ago. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crm2zz7keneo The firm has been heavily loss making since it was bought out of administration five years ago. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crm2zz7keneo#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:42:22 GMT

Norway sees electric cars outnumber petrol models

Norway, one of the world's largest oil exporters, now has more electric cars on its roads than petrol-driven ones. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx25ljxpygeo Norway, one of the world's largest oil exporters, now has more electric cars on its roads than petrol-driven ones. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx25ljxpygeo#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:46:04 GMT

Instagram gives parents more control over teen accounts

Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77x44zplkyo Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77x44zplkyo#0 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:59:24 GMT

Rupert Murdoch's 'Succession' court battle begins

The court battle will determine the future of the billionaire's media empire. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyllp4rey9o The court battle will determine the future of the billionaire's media empire. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyllp4rey9o#1 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:02:09 GMT

Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says

Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz04mr4l90do Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz04mr4l90do#0 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:21:01 GMT

TikTok says US ban would have ‘staggering’ impact on free speech

The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3y79llndo The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3y79llndo#1 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:24:04 GMT

Titanic yard boss: 'Strong case' to keep sites together

The firm has been heavily loss making since it was bought out of administration five years ago. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crm2zz7keneo The firm has been heavily loss making since it was bought out of administration five years ago. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crm2zz7keneo#0 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:42:22 GMT

Secret Service 'aware' of Elon Musk post about Harris, Biden

The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74882jq39vo The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74882jq39vo#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:45:14 GMT

Ovo fined £2.4m over customer complaint failures

Ofgem says nearly 1,400 customers were hit by problems, including long delays in dealing with complaints. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2ymy2zgveo Ofgem says nearly 1,400 customers were hit by problems, including long delays in dealing with complaints. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2ymy2zgveo#0 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:15:29 GMT

Titanic shipyard to go into administration

Harland and Wolff confirms it is set to be placed into administration for the second time in five years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkddrv7v2po Harland and Wolff confirms it is set to be placed into administration for the second time in five years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkddrv7v2po#1 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:41:31 GMT

Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions

Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24pqrvvll9o Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24pqrvvll9o#1 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:07:06 GMT

Facebook owner Meta bans Russian state media networks

Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gllnx0p40o Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gllnx0p40o#0 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 02:08:58 GMT

Secret Service 'aware' of Elon Musk post about Harris, Biden

Musk has deleted the post about assassination attempts on Biden and Harris and said it was a joke. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74882jq39vo Musk has deleted the post about assassination attempts on Biden and Harris and said it was a joke. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74882jq39vo#0 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:45:14 GMT

'Working for £3 an hour made me feel dirty'

A BBC investigation finds garment workers who explain why they accepted wages as low as £3 an hour. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ng1y78wppo A BBC investigation finds garment workers who explain why they accepted wages as low as £3 an hour. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ng1y78wppo#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:42:03 GMT

Boeing warns of job losses and cuts spending after strike

The strike at Boeing has sent the company scrambling to save cash. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ell8jwew0o The strike at Boeing has sent the company scrambling to save cash. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ell8jwew0o#1 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:40:29 GMT

'Working for £3 an hour made me feel dirty'

A BBC investigation finds garment workers who explain why they accepted wages as low as £3 an hour. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ng1y78wppo A BBC investigation finds garment workers who explain why they accepted wages as low as £3 an hour. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ng1y78wppo#0 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:42:03 GMT

Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone'

Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7858w2yj75o Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7858w2yj75o#2 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:34:11 GMT

'I got a £44,000 student loan - now I owe £54,000’

The new repayment rate for student loans started this month but for some graduates the debt pile keeps growing. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg3g8wpwwqo The new repayment rate for student loans started this month but for some graduates the debt pile keeps growing. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg3g8wpwwqo#1 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:16:45 GMT

Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions

Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24pqrvvll9o Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24pqrvvll9o#0 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:07:06 GMT

Brexit deal impact 'worsening', economists warn

The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd988p00z1no The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd988p00z1no#0 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:02:19 GMT

HS2 blew billions - here's how and why

How did HS2 manage to go so far over its original budget? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98486dzxnzo How did HS2 manage to go so far over its original budget? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98486dzxnzo#1 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:02:11 GMT

Amazon ends working from home for office staff

Chief executive Andy Jassy said staff must work in the office five days a week. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czj99ln72k9o Chief executive Andy Jassy said staff must work in the office five days a week. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czj99ln72k9o#0 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:17:02 GMT

Boeing warns of job losses and cuts spending after strike

The strike at Boeing has sent the company scrambling to save cash. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ell8jwew0o The strike at Boeing has sent the company scrambling to save cash. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ell8jwew0o#0 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:32:04 GMT

'I'm trapped in a joint mortgage with my abuser'

An abuse survivor describes her ordeal as a charity calls for action to tackle financial abuse. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cged39yw3y9o An abuse survivor describes her ordeal as a charity calls for action to tackle financial abuse. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cged39yw3y9o#1 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 01:22:48 GMT

Rupert Murdoch's 'Succession' court battle begins

The court battle will determine the future of the billionaire's media empire. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyllp4rey9o The court battle will determine the future of the billionaire's media empire. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyllp4rey9o#0 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:44:16 GMT

'Our winter fuel payment goes into the holiday kitty'

Some pensioners say they don't need the extra cash of up to £300 - and want better means testing. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gegy4r9ndo Some pensioners say they don't need the extra cash of up to £300 - and want better means testing. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gegy4r9ndo#1 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 01:49:16 GMT

Harland and Wolff to go into administration

Harland and Wolff confirms it is set to be placed into administration for the second time in five years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkddrv7v2po Harland and Wolff confirms it is set to be placed into administration for the second time in five years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkddrv7v2po#0 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:57:47 GMT

Dangers for FOMO mortgage hunters as rates fall

Competition between lenders is intense ahead of the next interest rates decision from the Bank of England. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze5el25kjno Competition between lenders is intense ahead of the next interest rates decision from the Bank of England. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze5el25kjno#1 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:24:55 GMT

What’s gone wrong at Harland & Wolff?

There is a growing expectation that Harland and Wolff's holding company will soon be placed into administration. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdddp2pqyo There is a growing expectation that Harland and Wolff's holding company will soon be placed into administration. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdddp2pqyo#0 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:30:34 GMT

How will the Irish government spend Apple’s €14bn?

Apple has been ordered to pay Ireland €14bn in unpaid taxes by Europe's top court. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39k9882nero Apple has been ordered to pay Ireland €14bn in unpaid taxes by Europe's top court. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39k9882nero#1 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 06:20:36 GMT

HS2 blew billions - here's how and why

How did HS2 manage to go so far over its original budget? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98486dzxnzo How did HS2 manage to go so far over its original budget? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98486dzxnzo#0 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:02:11 GMT

New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?

Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gv0rvx0dvo Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gv0rvx0dvo#2 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:02:19 GMT

Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone'

Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7858w2yj75o Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7858w2yj75o#0 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:34:11 GMT

Billionaire investor warns of threat to democracy

Ray Dalio says he thinks the probability of civil war in the US is "low but cannot be dismissed". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gqgg4zdzlo Ray Dalio says he thinks the probability of civil war in the US is "low but cannot be dismissed". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gqgg4zdzlo#1 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:17:17 GMT

H&W ‘can still deliver naval contract’

Harland and Wolff's Executive Chairman says the shipyard is still capable of delivering a major Royal Navy contract. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn03lrj470eo Harland and Wolff's Executive Chairman says the shipyard is still capable of delivering a major Royal Navy contract. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn03lrj470eo#1 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 13:03:02 GMT

'I got a £44,000 student loan - now I owe £54,000’

The new repayment rate for student loans started this month but for some graduates the debt pile keeps growing. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg3g8wpwwqo The new repayment rate for student loans started this month but for some graduates the debt pile keeps growing. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg3g8wpwwqo#0 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:16:45 GMT

TikTok to begin appeal against being sold or banned in US

The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3y79llndo The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3y79llndo#0 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:23:49 GMT