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UK and India relaunch trade talks in Delhi

British trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds met his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal in Delhi on Monday. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg1xjpnkl2o British trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds met his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal in Delhi on Monday. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg1xjpnkl2o#1 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:54:25 GMT

Countries compete to keep skilled young workers

EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj30xr1vy2lo EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj30xr1vy2lo#0 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:03:56 GMT

Energy costs expected to rise under new price cap

The regulator will outline the change in gas and electricity prices from April, affecting 26 million households. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgl0k772lwpo The regulator will outline the change in gas and electricity prices from April, affecting 26 million households. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgl0k772lwpo#0 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:35 GMT

Starbucks axes some drinks and staff in bid for US turnaround

Menu items getting the axe in the US include the Royal English Breakfast Latte. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rnq2lv1lzo Menu items getting the axe in the US include the Royal English Breakfast Latte. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rnq2lv1lzo#0 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:32:52 GMT

Electronic devices used for car thefts set to be banned

The, including so-called signal jammers, are thought to play a part in four out of 10 vehicle thefts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2046qlwzz3o The, including so-called signal jammers, are thought to play a part in four out of 10 vehicle thefts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2046qlwzz3o#1 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:41:54 GMT

PM announces £200m support fund for industrial site

Sir Keir Starmer's announcement comes ahead of the refinery's planned closure this summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0xnnwkppo Sir Keir Starmer's announcement comes ahead of the refinery's planned closure this summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0xnnwkppo#1 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:53:58 GMT

Apple commits to $500bn US investment

The iPhone giant's $500bn investment plan includes a new factory in Texas, as well as money spent on suppliers. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce980m2xv30o The iPhone giant's $500bn investment plan includes a new factory in Texas, as well as money spent on suppliers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce980m2xv30o#0 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:23:28 GMT

List weekly accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr72n1yyj30o The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr72n1yyj30o#1 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:33:36 GMT

Lion King visual effects studio on brink of collapse

The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with staff told to stay home. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89yxk1egkgo The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with staff told to stay home. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89yxk1egkgo#0 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:20:09 GMT

Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?

The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cde98k6e2dno The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cde98k6e2dno#2 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:11:34 GMT

Why is Ukraine negotiating a minerals deal with the US?

A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20le8jn282o A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20le8jn282o#0 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:37:13 GMT

BMW delays electric Mini over 'uncertainty'

The vehicle manufacturer says "multiple uncertainties" in the industry led to its decision. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg5erp7zw2o The vehicle manufacturer says "multiple uncertainties" in the industry led to its decision. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg5erp7zw2o#1 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:34:19 GMT

Virgin Media apologises as thousands report internet outage

The internet giant says it is aware customers are experiencing problems and is working to fix them. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy05n9xn1nqo The internet giant says it is aware customers are experiencing problems and is working to fix them. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy05n9xn1nqo#0 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:40:39 GMT

Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?

Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq9zxxn72qo Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq9zxxn72qo#2 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:40:04 GMT

UK and India to relaunch trade talks in Delhi

British trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds is in Delhi to kick-start two days of discussions on the deal. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg1xjpnkl2o British trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds is in Delhi to kick-start two days of discussions on the deal. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg1xjpnkl2o#0 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:59:08 GMT

Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever

Dubai-based Bybit said it could afford to reimburse customers and that it was working to find the hackers. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2844nvwx8o Dubai-based Bybit said it could afford to reimburse customers and that it was working to find the hackers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2844nvwx8o#1 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:49:14 GMT

Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?

The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cde98k6e2dno The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cde98k6e2dno#0 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:11:34 GMT

Ofgem demands action from energy firms over back billing

The energy regulator is demanding to know how many people have been sent back bills. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yxwyp4jwvo The energy regulator is demanding to know how many people have been sent back bills. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yxwyp4jwvo#1 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:15:17 GMT

Waspi women threaten legal action over pensions row

It comes after the government rejected compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyjx9dn38wo It comes after the government rejected compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyjx9dn38wo#0 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:06:08 GMT

Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgj54eq4vejo Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgj54eq4vejo#1 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:59:29 GMT

PM announces £200m support fund for industrial site

Sir Keir Starmer's announcement comes ahead of the refinery's planned closure this summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0xnnwkppo Sir Keir Starmer's announcement comes ahead of the refinery's planned closure this summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0xnnwkppo#0 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:35:30 GMT

Electronic devices used for car thefts set to be banned

The, including so-called signal jammers, are thought to play a part in four out of 10 vehicle thefts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2046qlwzz3o The, including so-called signal jammers, are thought to play a part in four out of 10 vehicle thefts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2046qlwzz3o#0 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:41:54 GMT

Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves

Chancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4z233zp4o Chancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4z233zp4o#1 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:50:07 GMT

St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany

The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5d6l5lz4jo The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5d6l5lz4jo#1 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:35:05 GMT

BMW delays electric Mini over 'uncertainty'

The vehicle manufacturer says "multiple uncertainties" in the industry led to its decision. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg5erp7zw2o The vehicle manufacturer says "multiple uncertainties" in the industry led to its decision. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg5erp7zw2o#0 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:34:19 GMT

Scotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal

Scottish distilleries and MPs claim England's methods would damage the reputation of single malt. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80yr1e4328o Scottish distilleries and MPs claim England's methods would damage the reputation of single malt. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80yr1e4328o#1 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:53:13 GMT

List accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr72n1yyj30o The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr72n1yyj30o#0 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:57:48 GMT

Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever

Dubai-based Bybit said it could afford to reimburse customers and that it was working to find the hackers. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2844nvwx8o Dubai-based Bybit said it could afford to reimburse customers and that it was working to find the hackers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2844nvwx8o#0 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:49:14 GMT

Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuit

The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgm1g37p1z8o The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgm1g37p1z8o#1 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:10 GMT

Ofgem demands action from energy firms over back billing

The energy regulator is demanding to know how many people have been sent back bills. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yxwyp4jwvo The energy regulator is demanding to know how many people have been sent back bills. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yxwyp4jwvo#0 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:15:17 GMT

Backlash over energy standing charges shake-up

Charities and energy providers have criticised plans to change the way standing charges on gas and electricity bills are paid. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vwxyq33k0o Charities and energy providers have criticised plans to change the way standing charges on gas and electricity bills are paid. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vwxyq33k0o#1 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:05:39 GMT

Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuit

The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgm1g37p1z8o The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgm1g37p1z8o#0 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:00:10 GMT

Birkenstock sandals are not art, says German court

The firm wanted to claim protection under copyright law, to stop rivals selling copycat versions of its shoes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn89jvl448po The firm wanted to claim protection under copyright law, to stop rivals selling copycat versions of its shoes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn89jvl448po#1 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:17:19 GMT

What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight mean?

Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvyl710jpo Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvyl710jpo#1 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:42:26 GMT

Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end to end encryption. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgj54eq4vejo Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end to end encryption. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgj54eq4vejo#0 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:56 GMT

Scotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal

Scottish distilleries and MPs claim England's methods would damage the reputation of single malt. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80yr1e4328o Scottish distilleries and MPs claim England's methods would damage the reputation of single malt. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80yr1e4328o#0 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:53:13 GMT

Lloyds sets aside £1.2bn for car loan scandal

The banking group has nearly tripled the amount it has ringfenced for potential compensation. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0q422mn70o The banking group has nearly tripled the amount it has ringfenced for potential compensation. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0q422mn70o#1 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:46:35 GMT

US Fed warns Trump's tariffs may fuel inflation

The minutes from the last meeting of the e Fed's rate setting committee reveal inflation concerns. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62z3j3nydzo The minutes from the last meeting of the e Fed's rate setting committee reveal inflation concerns. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62z3j3nydzo#1 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:27:16 GMT

St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany

The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5d6l5lz4jo The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5d6l5lz4jo#0 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:00:27 GMT

Government finances in surplus but miss forecasts

The state collected more in tax than it spent in January but the figures fell short of forecasts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4z233zp4o The state collected more in tax than it spent in January but the figures fell short of forecasts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4z233zp4o#0 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:35:27 GMT

I'm not happy with Boeing, Trump says over Air Force One

US president says he is looking for alternatives because Boeing is taking too long to build new planes URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkm71xme3xo US president says he is looking for alternatives because Boeing is taking too long to build new planes https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkm71xme3xo#1 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:21:32 GMT

Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy' chainsaw gifted by Argentina's President Milei

Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/crmj284d0k8o Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/crmj284d0k8o#0 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:25:59 GMT

Inflation jumps on food, air fares and school fees

The government admits that stemming price rises will be 'bumpy' as inflation hit 3% in January. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0l18pzrz00o The government admits that stemming price rises will be 'bumpy' as inflation hit 3% in January. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0l18pzrz00o#1 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:47:49 GMT

What does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight in China mean?

Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvyl710jpo Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvyl710jpo#0 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:42:26 GMT

Georgia's richest man said to be moving funds to avoid US sanctions

The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj91xgylkwlo The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj91xgylkwlo#2 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:08:09 GMT

Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?

Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq9zxxn72qo Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq9zxxn72qo#0 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:40:04 GMT

Birkenstock sandals are not art, says German court

The firm wanted to claim protection under copyright law, to stop rivals selling copycat versions of its shoes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn89jvl448po The firm wanted to claim protection under copyright law, to stop rivals selling copycat versions of its shoes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn89jvl448po#0 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:15:22 GMT

Apple gambles on new iPhone with AI features at lower cost

Apple is hoping its latest, lower cost iPhone model will boost sales of its flagship device. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw30dr0w3o Apple is hoping its latest, lower cost iPhone model will boost sales of its flagship device. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw30dr0w3o#1 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:50 GMT

Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft

It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3e3252gj8o It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3e3252gj8o#1 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:56:01 GMT

Backlash over energy standing charges shake-up

Charities and energy providers have criticised plans to change the way standing charges on gas and electricity bills are paid. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vwxyq33k0o Charities and energy providers have criticised plans to change the way standing charges on gas and electricity bills are paid. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vwxyq33k0o#0 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:05:39 GMT

'Perfect storm' could see end of salon apprenticeships

Hairdressers are calling for government support, saying there could be no salon apprentices by 2027. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1enpq1w97jo Hairdressers are calling for government support, saying there could be no salon apprentices by 2027. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1enpq1w97jo#1 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:11:38 GMT

LLoyds earmarks £1.2bn for car finance scandal

The banking group has more than tripled the amount it is setting aside, knocking its profits for the year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0q422mn70o The banking group has more than tripled the amount it is setting aside, knocking its profits for the year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0q422mn70o#0 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:02:03 GMT

I'm not happy with Boeing, Trump says over Air Force One

US president says he is looking for alternatives because Boeing is taking too long to build new planes URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkm71xme3xo US president says he is looking for alternatives because Boeing is taking too long to build new planes https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkm71xme3xo#0 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:21:32 GMT

Fast-food giant KFC leaves Kentucky home for Texas

Move away from its ancestral home is part of a wider shakeup at its parent company Yum Brands. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crknmjer7peo Move away from its ancestral home is part of a wider shakeup at its parent company Yum Brands. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crknmjer7peo#1 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:52:57 GMT

Georgia's richest man said to be moving funds to avoid US sanctions

The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj91xgylkwlo The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj91xgylkwlo#0 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:08:09 GMT

Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'

India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dl93l7w2go India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dl93l7w2go#2 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:27:15 GMT

US Fed warns Trump's tariffs may increase prices

The minutes from the last meeting of the e Fed's rate setting committee reveal inflation concerns. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62z3j3nydzo The minutes from the last meeting of the e Fed's rate setting committee reveal inflation concerns. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62z3j3nydzo#0 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:27:16 GMT

Thames Water secures £3bn lifeline after court ruling

The UK's largest water and waste company was set to run out of money by the end of March. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7z7ddmd5eo The UK's largest water and waste company was set to run out of money by the end of March. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7z7ddmd5eo#1 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:38:07 GMT

Apple gambles on new iPhone with AI features at lower cost

The tech giant is hoping AI at a lower price can reinvigorate sales of its flagship piece of hardware. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw30dr0w3o The tech giant is hoping AI at a lower price can reinvigorate sales of its flagship piece of hardware. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw30dr0w3o#0 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:47:31 GMT

Energy bills forecast to rise by £85 a year

Cornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3lx7k092vo Cornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3lx7k092vo#1 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:42:21 GMT

Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft

It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3e3252gj8o It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3e3252gj8o#0 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:56:01 GMT

Average NI house price reaches 17-year high

The average house price in Northern Ireland rose by 9% during 2024, according to official data. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq2jlwzqjgo The average house price in Northern Ireland rose by 9% during 2024, according to official data. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq2jlwzqjgo#1 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:54:50 GMT

'Perfect storm' could see end of salon apprenticeships

Hairdressers are calling for government support, saying there could be no salon apprentices by 2027. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1enpq1w97jo Hairdressers are calling for government support, saying there could be no salon apprentices by 2027. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1enpq1w97jo#0 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:11:38 GMT

Average NI house price reaches 17-year high

The average house price in Northern Ireland rose by 9% during 2024, according to official data. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq2jlwzqjgo The average house price in Northern Ireland rose by 9% during 2024, according to official data. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq2jlwzqjgo#0 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:54:50 GMT

UK wages continue to outpace inflation

Pay outstripped price rises by 3.4% between October and December while the unemployment rate remains unchanged. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gwgpjgl5zo Pay outstripped price rises by 3.4% between October and December while the unemployment rate remains unchanged. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gwgpjgl5zo#1 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:49:04 GMT

Tata Steel £1.25bn electric furnace approved by planners

Tata plans to build a new electric furnace in Port Talbot to replace two traditional blast furnaces. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgegrep2xno Tata plans to build a new electric furnace in Port Talbot to replace two traditional blast furnaces. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgegrep2xno#1 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:57:48 GMT

Inflation soars on airfares and private school fees

The pace of price rises jumped to 3%, above expectations as well as the Bank of England's target. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0l18pzrz00o The pace of price rises jumped to 3%, above expectations as well as the Bank of England's target. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0l18pzrz00o#0 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:18:47 GMT

DeepSeek 'shared user data' with TikTok owner ByteDance

South Korea's data protection regulator says user data was sent to the Chinese owner of TikTok. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gex0x87g4o South Korea's data protection regulator says user data was sent to the Chinese owner of TikTok. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gex0x87g4o#1 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:40:23 GMT

Reeves' intervention in car loans case rejected

The UK's highest court has rejected the Treasury's attempts to intervene in the landmark case. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8636e7xq5eo The UK's highest court has rejected the Treasury's attempts to intervene in the landmark case. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8636e7xq5eo#1 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:52:56 GMT

Fast-food giant KFC leaves Kentucky home for Texas

Move away from its ancestral home is part of a wider shakeup at its parent company Yum Brands. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crknmjer7peo Move away from its ancestral home is part of a wider shakeup at its parent company Yum Brands. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crknmjer7peo#0 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:34:28 GMT

Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cable

It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgrgz8271go It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgrgz8271go#1 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:40:03 GMT

Tata Steel £1.25bn electric furnace approved by planners

Tata plans to build a new electric furnace in Port Talbot to replace two traditional blast furnaces. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgegrep2xno Tata plans to build a new electric furnace in Port Talbot to replace two traditional blast furnaces. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgegrep2xno#0 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:57:48 GMT

DeepSeek 'shared user data' with TikTok owner ByteDance

South Korea's data protection regulator says user data was sent to the Chinese owner of TikTok. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gex0x87g4o South Korea's data protection regulator says user data was sent to the Chinese owner of TikTok. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gex0x87g4o#0 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:40:23 GMT

Firms plan job cuts as employment costs rise

Companies' confidence falls as they face increases to National Insurance payments and wages URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg7gewqevqo Companies' confidence falls as they face increases to National Insurance payments and wages https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg7gewqevqo#1 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:02:03 GMT

Could Musk damage OpenAI despite his failed bid?

Elon Musk's goal might be hindering the growth potential of the AI firm of his rival Sam Altman, experts say. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8yl47p4k3o Elon Musk's goal might be hindering the growth potential of the AI firm of his rival Sam Altman, experts say. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8yl47p4k3o#1 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:50:48 GMT

Energy bills forecast to rise by £85 a year

Cornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3lx7k092vo Cornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3lx7k092vo#0 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:40:06 GMT

Thames Water secures £3bn lifeline after court ruling

The UK's largest water and waste company was set to run out of money by the end of March. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7z7ddmd5eo The UK's largest water and waste company was set to run out of money by the end of March. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7z7ddmd5eo#0 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:47:31 GMT

S Korea removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concerns

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzym0vn8go App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzym0vn8go#1 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:26:27 GMT

Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots

Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2l1y73mz1o Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2l1y73mz1o#2 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:08:50 GMT

Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'

India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dl93l7w2go India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dl93l7w2go#0 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:27:15 GMT

UK wages continue to outpace inflation, figures show

Pay rose by 3.4% between October and December while the unemployment rate remains unchanged. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gwgpjgl5zo Pay rose by 3.4% between October and December while the unemployment rate remains unchanged. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gwgpjgl5zo#0 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:18:49 GMT

'Fake bailiffs said they'd take my furniture'

Criminals pretending to be bailiffs are tricking people into paying thousands of pounds to settle fictitious debts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglywyjg0kwo Criminals pretending to be bailiffs are tricking people into paying thousands of pounds to settle fictitious debts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglywyjg0kwo#1 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:02:17 GMT

Why don't Europeans buy more American cars?

Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8kn5v37wxo Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8kn5v37wxo#2 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:54:48 GMT

House prices plunge in Welsh county as council acts on second homes

House prices in a Welsh county have fallen by more than 12% year-on-year, according to new figures. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg9y544wx3o House prices in a Welsh county have fallen by more than 12% year-on-year, according to new figures. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg9y544wx3o#1 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:13:28 GMT

Reeves' intervention in car loans case rejected

The UK's highest court has rejected the Treasury's attempts to intervene in the landmark case. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8636e7xq5eo The UK's highest court has rejected the Treasury's attempts to intervene in the landmark case. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8636e7xq5eo#0 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:42:35 GMT

Irish goods exports to US surge by 34%

Ireland has a goods-trade surplus with the US of just over €50bn (£41.6bn), according to new data. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre8expj2leo Ireland has a goods-trade surplus with the US of just over €50bn (£41.6bn), according to new data. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre8expj2leo#1 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:53:47 GMT

Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cable

It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgrgz8271go It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgrgz8271go#0 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:47:23 GMT

Trump steel tariffs negative for UK and US, says Reynolds

President Donald Trump is set to impose 25% taxes on steel entering the US "without exceptions". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2483zrz0zo President Donald Trump is set to impose 25% taxes on steel entering the US "without exceptions". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2483zrz0zo#1 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:03:02 GMT

House prices plunge in Welsh county as council acts on second homes

House prices in a Welsh county have fallen by more than 12% year-on-year, according to new figures. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg9y544wx3o House prices in a Welsh county have fallen by more than 12% year-on-year, according to new figures. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg9y544wx3o#0 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:13:28 GMT

Irish goods exports to US surge by 34%

Ireland has a goods-trade surplus with the US of just over €50bn (£41.6bn), according to new data. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre8expj2leo Ireland has a goods-trade surplus with the US of just over €50bn (£41.6bn), according to new data. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre8expj2leo#0 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:53:47 GMT

Trump tariff VAT threat raises fears of hit to UK

The surprise inclusion of VAT to calculate tariffs prompts questions over the possible impact on British businesses. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c863zd9zz42o The surprise inclusion of VAT to calculate tariffs prompts questions over the possible impact on British businesses. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c863zd9zz42o#1 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:42:29 GMT

Uber and Bolt drivers strike on Valentine's Day

Thousands of drivers are taking part in the strike action over pay and working conditions, a union says. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7189x9wno Thousands of drivers are taking part in the strike action over pay and working conditions, a union says. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g7189x9wno#1 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:28:23 GMT

'Fake bailiffs said they'd take my furniture'

Criminals pretending to be bailiffs are tricking people into paying thousands of pounds to settle fictitious debts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglywyjg0kwo Criminals pretending to be bailiffs are tricking people into paying thousands of pounds to settle fictitious debts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglywyjg0kwo#0 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:02:17 GMT

Thames Water launches appeal for larger bill rise

The water company says the cap on what it can charge customers for the next five years is too low. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4m312ll24o The water company says the cap on what it can charge customers for the next five years is too low. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4m312ll24o#1 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:41:05 GMT

Firms to plan cut jobs ahead of rise in employment costs

Companies' confidence falls as they face increases to National Insurance payments and wages URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg7gewqevqo Companies' confidence falls as they face increases to National Insurance payments and wages https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg7gewqevqo#0 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:37:43 GMT

US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data

They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvn90pl5no They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvn90pl5no#1 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:23:07 GMT

Call for parents to be able to use loyalty card points to buy baby milk

Parents should be able to use vouchers, the regulator says, but restrictions on discounts should remain. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gw1wvdykgo Parents should be able to use vouchers, the regulator says, but restrictions on discounts should remain. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gw1wvdykgo#1 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:15:02 GMT

South Korea bans new downloads of China's DeepSeek AI

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzym0vn8go App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzym0vn8go#0 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:33:24 GMT

Can Musk damage OpenAI even though his bid has failed?

Experts say his real goal is "stymying" its growth potential as his own AI ventures flounder. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8yl47p4k3o Experts say his real goal is "stymying" its growth potential as his own AI ventures flounder. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8yl47p4k3o#0 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:50:48 GMT

'Mould, damp and decay': Homes excluded from insulation scandal help

Help to fix unsuitable insulation under government schemes only applies to work done since 2022. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c203rnepzexo Help to fix unsuitable insulation under government schemes only applies to work done since 2022. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c203rnepzexo#1 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:06:52 GMT

Plans to protect UK steel industry as tariff threat looms

US President Donald Trump is set to impose 25% taxes on steel entering America "without exceptions". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2483zrz0zo US President Donald Trump is set to impose 25% taxes on steel entering America "without exceptions". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2483zrz0zo#0 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 09:38:53 GMT