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UK vows to spend 5% of GDP on national security by 2035

The announcement comes ahead of a two-day Nato summit in the Netherlands. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07dk90d94vo The announcement comes ahead of a two-day Nato summit in the Netherlands. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07dk90d94vo#0 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:41:32 GMT

Tesla robotaxi 'low-key' launch in Texas

Tesla hopes to rival firms already offering driverless ride-hailing in the US and around the world, such as Waymo, Zoox and Baidu. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwnlje3yp1o Tesla hopes to rival firms already offering driverless ride-hailing in the US and around the world, such as Waymo, Zoox and Baidu. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwnlje3yp1o#1 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:52:41 GMT

US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis

Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg75zv4gny2o Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg75zv4gny2o#0 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:39:09 GMT

Oil prices drop as Israel agrees to ceasefire with Iran

Crude has dropped by more than 5% with prices now below the level when Israel first launched its attack. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk6elpx4gpo Crude has dropped by more than 5% with prices now below the level when Israel first launched its attack. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk6elpx4gpo#0 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:18:56 GMT

US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Press TV had earlier reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c056pyv723vo Iran's Press TV had earlier reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c056pyv723vo#1 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:12:30 GMT

Israel-Iran conflict disrupts Middle East flights

Airlines scramble to cancel and reroute flights after Doha and Dubai airports shut briefly. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx20kxdl3nlo Airlines scramble to cancel and reroute flights after Doha and Dubai airports shut briefly. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx20kxdl3nlo#0 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:35:39 GMT

Google may be forced to make changes to UK online search, says watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open the UK search market. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4ym77rkgeo The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open the UK search market. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4ym77rkgeo#0 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:57:33 GMT

How China made electric vehicles mainstream

The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2d5ld8y8pwo The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2d5ld8y8pwo#1 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:17:26 GMT

Russia's economy is down but not out

The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqnj17vryjo The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqnj17vryjo#2 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:07:33 GMT

Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'

The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx2jz1l477o The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx2jz1l477o#0 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:08:19 GMT

Tesla robotaxi 'low-key' launch in Texas

Tesla hopes to rival firms already offering driverless ride-hailing in the US and around the world, such as Waymo, Zoox and Baidu. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwnlje3yp1o Tesla hopes to rival firms already offering driverless ride-hailing in the US and around the world, such as Waymo, Zoox and Baidu. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwnlje3yp1o#0 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:52:41 GMT

Let non-doms pay £250,000 and avoid some UK tax - Farage

The Reform UK leader says money raised from the policy would go to the lowest-paid 10% of full-time workers. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14e03dvydno The Reform UK leader says money raised from the policy would go to the lowest-paid 10% of full-time workers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14e03dvydno#1 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:56:03 GMT

Dating app scam victims told 'don't suffer in silence'

Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvjy0871dqo Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvjy0871dqo#1 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:13:38 GMT

FedEx founder and former boss Fred Smith dies aged 80

The Vietnam War veteran started the firm in 1973 with 14 planes before it became a global brand. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw6nllwlwo The Vietnam War veteran started the firm in 1973 with 14 planes before it became a global brand. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw6nllwlwo#1 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:22:55 GMT

Let non-doms pay £250,000 and avoid UK tax, says Farage

The Reform UK leader says money raised from the policy would go to the lowest-paid 10% of full-time workers. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14e03dvydno The Reform UK leader says money raised from the policy would go to the lowest-paid 10% of full-time workers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14e03dvydno#0 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:26:35 GMT

Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno Iran's threat to block the world's most vital oil transit point has raised fears of major global economic consequences. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno#0 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:05:17 GMT

River Island set to close 33 shops

The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4wlw0w31ko The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4wlw0w31ko#1 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:28:30 GMT

US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Press TV had earlier reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c056pyv723vo Iran's Press TV had earlier reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c056pyv723vo#0 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:12:11 GMT

'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales

Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz094j3nl1ro Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz094j3nl1ro#1 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:47:27 GMT

Thames Water nationalisation prep 'stepped up'

The Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government "stand ready for all eventualities". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyq17lwe99o The Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government "stand ready for all eventualities". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyq17lwe99o#1 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:36:34 GMT

How China made electric vehicles mainstream

The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2d5ld8y8pwo The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2d5ld8y8pwo#0 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:17:26 GMT

Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?

The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models? URL: https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cwy6ykp7049o The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models? https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cwy6ykp7049o#2 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:02:58 GMT

Russia's economy is down but not out

The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqnj17vryjo The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqnj17vryjo#0 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:07:33 GMT

Lower energy costs part of government's 10-year plan for industry

Plans to slash energy bills by up to 25% for over 7,000 UK businesses will be announced alongside other plans to boost growth. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1ljnrrmd7jo Plans to slash energy bills by up to 25% for over 7,000 UK businesses will be announced alongside other plans to boost growth. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1ljnrrmd7jo#0 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:33:29 GMT

BBC threatens AI firm with legal action over unauthorised content use

It is first time that the BBC has taken such action regarding alleged scraping of its content for AI. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7ndgylzzmo It is first time that the BBC has taken such action regarding alleged scraping of its content for AI. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7ndgylzzmo#1 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:57:46 GMT

Telegram boss says he will leave fortune to over 100 children he has fathered

The technology tycoon said his children would not have access to their inheritance for 30 years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77v4x8g7pro The technology tycoon said his children would not have access to their inheritance for 30 years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77v4x8g7pro#1 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 01:11:24 GMT

FedEx founder and former boss Fred Smith dies aged 80

The Vietnam War veteran started the firm in 1973 with 14 planes before it became a global brand. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw6nllwlwo The Vietnam War veteran started the firm in 1973 with 14 planes before it became a global brand. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw6nllwlwo#0 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:22:55 GMT

London funeral costs highest in UK, report finds

The average price in 2024 was £5,449, which is a 5.4% increase on the year before, the report says. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1mzlnzvxlro The average price in 2024 was £5,449, which is a 5.4% increase on the year before, the report says. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1mzlnzvxlro#4 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 07:14:50 GMT

Working at pantry 'helps me communicate better'

The social supermarket in North Shields is a lifeline for struggling families, the council says. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5v496j7yvo The social supermarket in North Shields is a lifeline for struggling families, the council says. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5v496j7yvo#4 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:46:56 GMT

Young people face 'soul-destroying' struggle to buy first homes

One would-be buyer says a mortgage broker advised her to ask for a pay rise or find a partner. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9xg1pdyedo One would-be buyer says a mortgage broker advised her to ask for a pay rise or find a partner. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9xg1pdyedo#4 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 05:52:53 GMT

Blackmail victims told 'don't suffer in silence'

Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvjy0871dqo Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvjy0871dqo#4 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:13:38 GMT

'Crumbling' hospitals, schools and courts to get funding boost

The announcements on Thursday focussed on what the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones called a "soaring maintenance backlog". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn86je3pvv9o The announcements on Thursday focussed on what the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones called a "soaring maintenance backlog". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn86je3pvv9o#1 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:45:29 GMT

Dating app scam victims told 'don't suffer in silence'

Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvjy0871dqo Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvjy0871dqo#0 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:13:38 GMT

Group stepping in where 'everyone is struggling'

The BBC visits a community centre in one of Wolverhampton's most deprived areas. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg3mw3plgmo The BBC visits a community centre in one of Wolverhampton's most deprived areas. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg3mw3plgmo#4 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 06:33:55 GMT

Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world

The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4ydxlm9n9o The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4ydxlm9n9o#1 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 02:59:16 GMT

River Island set to close 33 shops

The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4wlw0w31ko The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4wlw0w31ko#0 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:00:12 GMT

New emissions guidance for oil and gas projects

This guidance will determine whether production can go ahead in the controversial Scottish fields, Rosebank and Jackdaw. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c994v5dy3p0o This guidance will determine whether production can go ahead in the controversial Scottish fields, Rosebank and Jackdaw. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c994v5dy3p0o#1 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:12:57 GMT

Interest rates held at 4.25% as Bank hints at further cuts to come

The central bank decides to hold interest rates at 4.25% with inflation remaining above its target level. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98wyyk475no The central bank decides to hold interest rates at 4.25% with inflation remaining above its target level. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98wyyk475no#1 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:02:25 GMT

BBC threatens AI firm with legal action over unauthorised content use

It is first time that the BBC has taken such action regarding alleged scraping of its content for AI. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7ndgylzzmo It is first time that the BBC has taken such action regarding alleged scraping of its content for AI. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7ndgylzzmo#0 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:59:29 GMT

Thames Water nationalisation prep 'stepped up'

The Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government "stand ready for all eventualities". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyq17lwe99o The Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government "stand ready for all eventualities". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyq17lwe99o#0 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:36:34 GMT

Millions more to get £150 off energy bills

The criteria has changed so 2.7 million more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2kym1pvn4o The criteria has changed so 2.7 million more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2kym1pvn4o#1 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:00:16 GMT

'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales

Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz094j3nl1ro Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz094j3nl1ro#0 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:26:05 GMT

Old meter switch-off is pushed back

Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2qp8wed0o Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2qp8wed0o#1 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:01:47 GMT

New emissions guidance for oil and gas projects

This guidance will determine whether production can go ahead in the controversial Scottish fields, Rosebank and Jackdaw. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c994v5dy3p0o This guidance will determine whether production can go ahead in the controversial Scottish fields, Rosebank and Jackdaw. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c994v5dy3p0o#0 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:12:57 GMT

Texas Instruments pledges 'historic' $60bn US chip investment

The announcement comes as Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in America. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yl0877zzmo The announcement comes as Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in America. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yl0877zzmo#1 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:19:57 GMT

Tech billionaire says he has fathered more than 100 children

The tech billionaire who created the messaging app says all of his offspring will share his estimated $13.9bn fortune. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77v4x8g7pro The tech billionaire who created the messaging app says all of his offspring will share his estimated $13.9bn fortune. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77v4x8g7pro#0 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:13:07 GMT

Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?

The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models? URL: https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cwy6ykp7049o The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models? https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/cwy6ykp7049o#0 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:02:58 GMT

Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world

The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4ydxlm9n9o The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4ydxlm9n9o#0 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:33:00 GMT

Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries

Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm234l04xmro Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm234l04xmro#2 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT

Japan's Nippon seals controversial US Steel deal after Trump pact

Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr795e229lmo Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr795e229lmo#1 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:16:10 GMT

'Crumbling' hospitals, schools and courts to get funding boost

The announcements on Thursday focussed on what the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones called a "soaring maintenance backlog". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn86je3pvv9o The announcements on Thursday focussed on what the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones called a "soaring maintenance backlog". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn86je3pvv9o#0 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:54:53 GMT

Music shop closure brings fear for industry's future

Professional Music Technology closed their 11 UK stores after filing for administration in June. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0vzrxe2y7o Professional Music Technology closed their 11 UK stores after filing for administration in June. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0vzrxe2y7o#4 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:17:44 GMT

Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil

The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwn3pxpgyvo The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwn3pxpgyvo#1 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:55:38 GMT

HS2 line to be delayed again with no new date given

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the HS2 project was an "appalling mess". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0wr7nw7wxo Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the HS2 project was an "appalling mess". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0wr7nw7wxo#1 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:08:13 GMT

Texas Instruments to make 'historic' $60bn US chip investment

The announcement comes as Trump pressures big computer chip makers to increase manufacturing in the country. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yl0877zzmo The announcement comes as Trump pressures big computer chip makers to increase manufacturing in the country. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yl0877zzmo#0 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:19:57 GMT

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.25%

Analysts predict cuts to come later in the year, but say the Bank rate is likely to remain at 4.25% for now. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98wyyk475no Analysts predict cuts to come later in the year, but say the Bank rate is likely to remain at 4.25% for now. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98wyyk475no#4 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:03:54 GMT

Chocolate prices soar as UK inflation stays at highest in over a year

Food prices grew for a third month in May, as the overall rate of inflation remained at 3.4%. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ygdqp922vo Food prices grew for a third month in May, as the overall rate of inflation remained at 3.4%. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ygdqp922vo#1 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:42:00 GMT

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.25%

Analysts predict cuts to come later in the year, but say the Bank rate is likely to remain at 4.25% for now. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98wyyk475no Analysts predict cuts to come later in the year, but say the Bank rate is likely to remain at 4.25% for now. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98wyyk475no#0 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:03:54 GMT

OpenAI boss: Meta offering $100m plus to poach my staff

Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8730088e5do Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8730088e5do#1 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:15:20 GMT

Millions more on benefits to get £150 off energy bills

The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2kym1pvn4o The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2kym1pvn4o#4 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:30:25 GMT

Millions more on benefits to get £150 off energy bills

The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2kym1pvn4o The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2kym1pvn4o#0 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:30:25 GMT

Old meter switch-off is pushed back

Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2qp8wed0o Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2qp8wed0o#0 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:01:47 GMT

Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says

The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyqjepq2e1o The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyqjepq2e1o#1 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:15:27 GMT

Co-op offers members £10 discount on shopping after cyber attack

The retailer says the offer is to thank members but a retail analyst says the bar is high to redeem it. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg85r4yr5jo The retailer says the offer is to thank members but a retail analyst says the bar is high to redeem it. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg85r4yr5jo#1 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:44:49 GMT

Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil

The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwn3pxpgyvo The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwn3pxpgyvo#0 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:08:57 GMT

More than 1,000 jobs at risk as Poundland plans 68 store closures

The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c628rzk775zo The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c628rzk775zo#1 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:43:19 GMT

Japan's Nippon rescues US Steel in controversial takeover

Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr795e229lmo Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr795e229lmo#0 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:16:10 GMT

Fears for baby bank's future after damp and mould

The group, on West Marsh in Grimsby, has had to throw nappies, baby formula and clothing away. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjxew9mk2zo The group, on West Marsh in Grimsby, has had to throw nappies, baby formula and clothing away. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjxew9mk2zo#4 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:31:22 GMT

What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?

Some Labour MPs have criticised the government's plans to cut welfare spending and get more people into work. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj924xvzrr2o Some Labour MPs have criticised the government's plans to cut welfare spending and get more people into work. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj924xvzrr2o#4 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:24:13 GMT

Scotland to recover winter fuel payment from better-off pensioners

Only pensioners with an income of less than £35,000 will qualify for the payment from this winter. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24v3nl9269o Only pensioners with an income of less than £35,000 will qualify for the payment from this winter. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24v3nl9269o#4 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:12:19 GMT

Poundland founder would have bought business back

Steve Smith says he made an attempt to buy his old firm, but was too late. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyr99p2pepo Steve Smith says he made an attempt to buy his old firm, but was too late. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyr99p2pepo#4 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:11:50 GMT

OpenAI boss: Meta offering $100m plus to poach my staff

Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8730088e5do Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8730088e5do#0 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:33:04 GMT

'A lot of the staple items have gotten more expensive'

Food accounts for 23% of basic spending, which includes housing, clothes, health, transport and education, NI Consumer Council finds. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c5y25r4jk20o Food accounts for 23% of basic spending, which includes housing, clothes, health, transport and education, NI Consumer Council finds. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c5y25r4jk20o#4 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:06:30 GMT

How to save on your weekly food shop

Food shopping accounts for the biggest proportion of households "basic spending" in NI, according to new research. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c5yp3k2777lo Food shopping accounts for the biggest proportion of households "basic spending" in NI, according to new research. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c5yp3k2777lo#4 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:12:51 GMT

UK inflation remains highest for more than a year

The pace of price rises stayed at 3.4% in May as cheaper air fares off-set costlier food. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ygdqp922vo The pace of price rises stayed at 3.4% in May as cheaper air fares off-set costlier food. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ygdqp922vo#4 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:20:40 GMT

Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant

Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0q2v851k9o Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0q2v851k9o#1 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:31:36 GMT

UK inflation remains highest for more than a year

The pace of price rises stayed at 3.4% in May as cheaper air fares off-set costlier food. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ygdqp922vo The pace of price rises stayed at 3.4% in May as cheaper air fares off-set costlier food. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ygdqp922vo#0 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:20:40 GMT

UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach

The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4grggw4n56o The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4grggw4n56o#1 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:09:31 GMT

Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal

The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8gxp7dvepo The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8gxp7dvepo#1 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:31:20 GMT

Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says

The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyqjepq2e1o The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyqjepq2e1o#0 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:55:01 GMT

Experts question whether $499 gold Trump phone can be US-made

It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash in on his name. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrld3erq4eo It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash in on his name. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrld3erq4eo#1 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:34:12 GMT

Co-op offers members discount on shopping after cyber attack

The retailer says the offer is to thank members but a retail analyst says the bar is high to redeem it. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg85r4yr5jo The retailer says the offer is to thank members but a retail analyst says the bar is high to redeem it. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg85r4yr5jo#0 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:11:01 GMT

'Food shop is my biggest expense after the mortgage'

Food accounts for 23% of basic spending, which includes housing, clothes, health, transport and education, NI Consumer Council finds. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3l5w4kez2o Food accounts for 23% of basic spending, which includes housing, clothes, health, transport and education, NI Consumer Council finds. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3l5w4kez2o#4 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:03:49 GMT

Opening of HS2 line set to be delayed beyond 2033

The BBC understands the government will confirm the delay on Wednesday when a review of the project is published. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0wr7nw7wxo The BBC understands the government will confirm the delay on Wednesday when a review of the project is published. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0wr7nw7wxo#0 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:52:16 GMT

Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK

The new Leaf will be powered by batteries also manufactured in Sunderland. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdl06490no The new Leaf will be powered by batteries also manufactured in Sunderland. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdl06490no#1 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:16:05 GMT

British Steel secures £500m contract to supply UK train tracks

The company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2k1jjkd9e0o The company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2k1jjkd9e0o#1 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:49:11 GMT

Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant

Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0q2v851k9o Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0q2v851k9o#0 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:31:36 GMT

Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK

The new Leaf will be powered by batteries also manufactured in Sunderland. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdl06490no The new Leaf will be powered by batteries also manufactured in Sunderland. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdl06490no#0 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:16:05 GMT

WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app

People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5y07yqg5do People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5y07yqg5do#1 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:08 GMT

US deal 'may force UK biofuel plant to close'

Ensus says the recent UK-US tariff deal "fundamentally undermined its business position". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7z7711642o Ensus says the recent UK-US tariff deal "fundamentally undermined its business position". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7z7711642o#1 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:04:33 GMT

UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach

The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4grggw4n56o The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4grggw4n56o#0 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:44:52 GMT

New Poundland owners plan 68 store closures

The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c628rzk775zo The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c628rzk775zo#4 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:56:28 GMT

UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m

Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mrm84wg4ko Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mrm84wg4ko#1 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:30:15 GMT

New Poundland owners plan 68 store closures

The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c628rzk775zo The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c628rzk775zo#0 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:56:28 GMT

Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?

American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4zvezn5nlo American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4zvezn5nlo#2 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:07:49 GMT

Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries

Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm234l04xmro Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm234l04xmro#0 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT

British Steel secures £500m contract to supply UK train tracks

The company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2k1jjkd9e0o The company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2k1jjkd9e0o#0 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:10:13 GMT

The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynl129kd2o The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynl129kd2o#1 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:44:27 GMT

Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal

The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8gxp7dvepo The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8gxp7dvepo#0 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:25:19 GMT

Trump Organization enters mobile phone business

It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash on his name. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrld3erq4eo It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash on his name. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrld3erq4eo#0 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:10:33 GMT

Shared ownership: 'It's a con and we felt trapped'

Londoners, including couple Chris and Diana, share their experiences of shared ownership. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz8m8jj4mo Londoners, including couple Chris and Diana, share their experiences of shared ownership. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz8m8jj4mo#1 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:41:46 GMT

Son of Estée Lauder, who took the brand global, dies aged 92

Leonard Lauder joined his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70n0d8q892o Leonard Lauder joined his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70n0d8q892o#1 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:51:15 GMT

US deal 'may force UK biofuel plant to close'

Ensus says the recent UK-US tariff deal "fundamentally undermined its business position". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7z7711642o Ensus says the recent UK-US tariff deal "fundamentally undermined its business position". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7z7711642o#0 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:04:33 GMT

Reeves vows to shield UK from Israel-Iran price shock

The chancellor said nothing was "off the table" in protecting people from the impact of higher oil prices. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3080q893z3o The chancellor said nothing was "off the table" in protecting people from the impact of higher oil prices. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3080q893z3o#1 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:55:59 GMT

WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app

People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5y07yqg5do People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5y07yqg5do#0 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:08 GMT

HS2 reports subcontractor over alleged fraud

The firm managing the giant rail project has shared whistleblower allegations with HMRC. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cje7edx5wzwo The firm managing the giant rail project has shared whistleblower allegations with HMRC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cje7edx5wzwo#1 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:48:53 GMT

The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims

The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynl129kd2o The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynl129kd2o#0 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:44:27 GMT

Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop tobacco ads

The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93lze0le29o The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93lze0le29o#1 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:50:58 GMT

'I used to spend £50 there': What's gone wrong at Poundland?

After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqj7nxlzzqno After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqj7nxlzzqno#0 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:10:18 GMT

'I used to spend £50 there': What's gone wrong at Poundland?

After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqj7nxlzzqno After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqj7nxlzzqno#1 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:10:18 GMT

Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?

Most dads in the UK get two weeks of leave when their baby is born - but new fathers in many other countries get more. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8d3l7858zo Most dads in the UK get two weeks of leave when their baby is born - but new fathers in many other countries get more. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8d3l7858zo#1 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:24:44 GMT

UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m

Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mrm84wg4ko Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mrm84wg4ko#0 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:30:40 GMT

Funeral director offering free limo rides to prom

A social media post offering lifts has spread "like wildlife" in the community, says Luke Reynolds. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cdj948el0zwo A social media post offering lifts has spread "like wildlife" in the community, says Luke Reynolds. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cdj948el0zwo#4 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:20:31 GMT

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k36v50zvro Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k36v50zvro#2 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k36v50zvro Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k36v50zvro#1 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT

Cosmetics icon Leonard Lauder dies aged 92

Lauder took over his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70n0d8q892o Lauder took over his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70n0d8q892o#0 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:28:04 GMT

How the Israel-Iran conflict could affect energy prices

Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher wholesale energy prices, which can feed through to inflation. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5vr2rvzg4o Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher wholesale energy prices, which can feed through to inflation. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5vr2rvzg4o#1 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:07:19 GMT

Shared ownership: 'It's a con and we felt trapped'

Londoners, including couple Chris and Diana, share their experiences of shared ownership. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz8m8jj4mo Londoners, including couple Chris and Diana, share their experiences of shared ownership. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz8m8jj4mo#0 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:38:10 GMT

Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran

The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4qe4w1n2go The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4qe4w1n2go#1 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:20:35 GMT

Can trainers be made in the US without cheap labour?

American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4zvezn5nlo American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4zvezn5nlo#0 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:07:49 GMT