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UK is open to overseas talent unlike US, Reeves says

Her comments come after US announced a 50-fold hike in the cost of skilled-worker permits. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yjlw4n5d5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Her comments come after US announced a 50-fold hike in the cost of skilled-worker permits. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yjlw4n5d5o#0 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:39:24 GMT

Porsche shares plunge after announcing EV rollout delay

European carmakers face intense competition from Chinese rivals and weak demand for luxury cars. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr6z6ryxv3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss European carmakers face intense competition from Chinese rivals and weak demand for luxury cars. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr6z6ryxv3o#1 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:49:47 GMT

Welfare reform 'must happen', minister says

The Work and Pensions Secretary tells the BBC he will press ahead with welfare system changes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg3jl0ylkyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Work and Pensions Secretary tells the BBC he will press ahead with welfare system changes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg3jl0ylkyo#1 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 23:10:02 GMT

Air India crash aftermath handled 'irresponsibly', says court

Judges say India's aviation body was irresponsible to suggest through leaks to the media that pilot error had caused the disaster. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmex7912nro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Judges say India's aviation body was irresponsible to suggest through leaks to the media that pilot error had caused the disaster. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmex7912nro#0 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:15:56 GMT

Murdochs likely to be involved in US TikTok deal, Trump says

Oracle chairman Larry Ellison and Dell founder Michael Dell are also both involved, the president tells Fox News. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkjjv28ykjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Oracle chairman Larry Ellison and Dell founder Michael Dell are also both involved, the president tells Fox News. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkjjv28ykjo#1 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:35:04 GMT

Bodycare to shut remaining stores with loss of 444 jobs

Administrators say the business is "no longer viable to continue" trading and a sale is "unlikely". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyd9rk3ljko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Administrators say the business is "no longer viable to continue" trading and a sale is "unlikely". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyd9rk3ljko#0 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:01:09 GMT

Apple steps up war of words with European regulators

'Unfair' EU rules are delaying features for European users, the tech giant says. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly930y90lro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss 'Unfair' EU rules are delaying features for European users, the tech giant says. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly930y90lro#1 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:48:49 GMT

What Gatwick expansion could mean for UK climate goals

Plans for the expansion of Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton could mean hundreds of thousands of additional flights a year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2jpn881w0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Plans for the expansion of Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton could mean hundreds of thousands of additional flights a year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2jpn881w0o#0 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:36:31 GMT

Bakery closes 12 of its 14 branches as costs rise

The chain's owners blame a rise in operating costs and "changes in customer spending habits". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5q141gn2ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The chain's owners blame a rise in operating costs and "changes in customer spending habits". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5q141gn2ro#4 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:37:12 GMT

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa shock: Why US may lose more than India

India may adapt, but the US risks losing skilled workers who have helped build the Silicon Valley and hospitals. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3yy58lj79o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss India may adapt, but the US risks losing skilled workers who have helped build the Silicon Valley and hospitals. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3yy58lj79o#0 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:59:50 GMT

Apple steps up war of words with European regulators

'Unfair' EU rules are delaying features for European users, the tech giant says. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly930y90lro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss 'Unfair' EU rules are delaying features for European users, the tech giant says. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly930y90lro#0 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:48:49 GMT

Faisal Islam: Will the US tech bromance turn around the UK economy?

In the week the UK hosted Donald Trump for a second state visit, the country also rolled out the red carpet for US tech firms. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4w7wp24llo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss In the week the UK hosted Donald Trump for a second state visit, the country also rolled out the red carpet for US tech firms. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4w7wp24llo#1 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:03:55 GMT

Outdoor brand Arc'teryx apologises for fireworks display in Tibet

Officials are investigating the firm after the display drew backlash for its potential environmental impact. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1eddw19042o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Officials are investigating the firm after the display drew backlash for its potential environmental impact. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1eddw19042o#1 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:45:35 GMT

Heathrow warns of second day of disruption after cyber-attack

The issue affecting check-in and baggage systems caused hundreds of delays and cancellations on Saturday. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy88857llno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The issue affecting check-in and baggage systems caused hundreds of delays and cancellations on Saturday. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy88857llno#1 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:29:24 GMT

European airport disruption continues after weekend cyber-attack

Brussels Airport asks airlines to cancel nearly half of their outgoing flights on Monday. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjeej85452o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Brussels Airport asks airlines to cancel nearly half of their outgoing flights on Monday. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjeej85452o#0 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:50:32 GMT

Electric aviation awaits a battery breakthrough

With batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options for new aircraft. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27vlp3zzgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss With batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options for new aircraft. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27vlp3zzgo#2 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:01:17 GMT

Global conflicts drive demand for war risk insurance

Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are fuelling take-up of cover against impact and damage. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15kzjkqpqeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are fuelling take-up of cover against impact and damage. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15kzjkqpqeo#0 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:09:42 GMT

Highest government borrowing in August for five years

Higher than expected borrowing adds to the pressure on the chancellor ahead of the Budget. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly9m4lqznro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Higher than expected borrowing adds to the pressure on the chancellor ahead of the Budget. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly9m4lqznro#1 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:23:42 GMT

I spent $8,000 to get back to US after fears over Trump visa deadline

US officials later clarified current H-1B holders were unaffected but immigration lawyers already advised people to return. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4wwwz2p1po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss US officials later clarified current H-1B holders were unaffected but immigration lawyers already advised people to return. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4wwwz2p1po#1 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:31:32 GMT

Murdochs likely to be involved in US TikTok deal, Trump says

Oracle chairman Larry Ellison and Dell founder Michael Dell are also both involved, the president tells Fox News. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkjjv28ykjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Oracle chairman Larry Ellison and Dell founder Michael Dell are also both involved, the president tells Fox News. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkjjv28ykjo#0 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:35:04 GMT

Welfare reform 'must happen', minister says

The Work and Pensions Secretary tells the BBC he will press ahead with welfare system changes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg3jl0ylkyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Work and Pensions Secretary tells the BBC he will press ahead with welfare system changes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg3jl0ylkyo#0 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 23:10:02 GMT

'Labour must step up to help JLR supply chain'

Unite the Union has called on the government to implement a furlough scheme for supply chain workers. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c36kjx8w793o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Unite the Union has called on the government to implement a furlough scheme for supply chain workers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c36kjx8w793o#1 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:36:01 GMT

Gatwick second runway plan approved by transport secretary

There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9v7rz24z23o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9v7rz24z23o#0 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:38:30 GMT

I spent $8,000 to get back to US after fears over Trump visa deadline

US officials later clarified current H-1B holders were unaffected but immigration lawyers already advised people to return. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4wwwz2p1po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss US officials later clarified current H-1B holders were unaffected but immigration lawyers already advised people to return. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4wwwz2p1po#0 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:31:32 GMT

China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What's in it for them?

Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dxq0jz2l9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dxq0jz2l9o#1 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:07:20 GMT

Heathrow braces for second day of disruption after cyber-attack

The issue affecting check-in and baggage systems caused hundreds of delays and cancellations on Saturday. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy88857llno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The issue affecting check-in and baggage systems caused hundreds of delays and cancellations on Saturday. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy88857llno#0 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:47:24 GMT

Brendan Carr's emboldened FCC takes on Trump's media foes

But it is unclear to what extent media companies might push back - at the potential expense of their bottom line. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g921p3eq3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss But it is unclear to what extent media companies might push back - at the potential expense of their bottom line. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g921p3eq3o#1 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:56:12 GMT

Ministers yet to seek climate advice on Heathrow expansion

The government faces calls to give the Climate Change Committee a bigger role in advising on airport expansion. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jq43yjx35o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The government faces calls to give the Climate Change Committee a bigger role in advising on airport expansion. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jq43yjx35o#1 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:56:13 GMT

UK 'not out of woods' on inflation, says Bank as rates held

The Bank of England governor warns "we're not out of the woods yet" in terms of rising inflation. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge2q7wvyz3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Bank of England governor warns "we're not out of the woods yet" in terms of rising inflation. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge2q7wvyz3o#1 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:03:19 GMT

Faisal Islam: Will the US tech bromance turn around the UK economy?

In the week the UK hosted Donald Trump for a second state visit, the country also rolled out the red carpet for US tech firms. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4w7wp24llo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss In the week the UK hosted Donald Trump for a second state visit, the country also rolled out the red carpet for US tech firms. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4w7wp24llo#0 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:03:55 GMT

Students 'overwhelmed' by managing finances

The average London student spends £1,269 per month on basics like rent and food, data suggests. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15kwy5xqeqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The average London student spends £1,269 per month on basics like rent and food, data suggests. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15kwy5xqeqo#4 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 07:05:34 GMT

Event to help islanders cut down on energy bills

Organisers say a number of businesses will be at the session to offer tips and advice to islanders. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwynpn6rnkko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Organisers say a number of businesses will be at the session to offer tips and advice to islanders. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwynpn6rnkko#4 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 06:33:44 GMT

US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK as tech deal signed

The UK government hopes the investment will create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2nllgl3q7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The UK government hopes the investment will create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2nllgl3q7o#1 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:18:36 GMT

'Shocking' pharmacy chain should be shut down - MP

Some Jhoots pharmacies are accused of not paying staff, as patients face closures and low stock. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly73n2drg4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Some Jhoots pharmacies are accused of not paying staff, as patients face closures and low stock. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly73n2drg4o#1 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:18:55 GMT

Ticketmaster, Live Nation face US suit over resale tactics

US regulators accuse the companies of illegal ticket resale tactics costing consumers millions of dollars. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq5nq9gyrvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss US regulators accuse the companies of illegal ticket resale tactics costing consumers millions of dollars. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq5nq9gyrvo#1 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:47:33 GMT

Ministers yet to seek climate advice on Heathrow expansion

The government faces calls to give the Climate Change Committee a bigger role in advising on airport expansion. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jq43yjx35o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The government faces calls to give the Climate Change Committee a bigger role in advising on airport expansion. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jq43yjx35o#0 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:56:13 GMT

Brendan Carr's emboldened FCC takes on Trump's media foes

But it is unclear to what extent media companies might push back - at the potential expense of their bottom line. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g921p3eq3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss But it is unclear to what extent media companies might push back - at the potential expense of their bottom line. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g921p3eq3o#0 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:56:12 GMT

'Labour must step up to help JLR supply chain'

Unite the Union has called on the government to implement a furlough scheme for supply chain workers. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c36kjx8w793o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Unite the Union has called on the government to implement a furlough scheme for supply chain workers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c36kjx8w793o#0 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:58:01 GMT

Spike in donations from people leaving island

Charity says it has seen more donations and more people visiting its shop. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8032lgpy6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Charity says it has seen more donations and more people visiting its shop. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8032lgpy6o#4 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:52:00 GMT

Canada and Mexico agree to deepen ties amid Trump trade war

The two also commit to a shared partnership with the US ahead of a review of a key North American free trade agreement. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy8r042nx2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The two also commit to a shared partnership with the US ahead of a review of a key North American free trade agreement. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy8r042nx2o#1 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:38:44 GMT

'Shocking' pharmacy chain should be shut down - MP

Some Jhoots pharmacies are accused of not paying staff, as patients face closures and low stock. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly73n2drg4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Some Jhoots pharmacies are accused of not paying staff, as patients face closures and low stock. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly73n2drg4o#0 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:18:55 GMT

India regulator rejects US firm's fraud claims against Adani Group

Sebi began investigating the conglomerate in 2023, after Hindenburg Research accused the group of stock manipulation. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0m4l14vdplo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sebi began investigating the conglomerate in 2023, after Hindenburg Research accused the group of stock manipulation. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0m4l14vdplo#1 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:23:39 GMT

Chipmaker Nvidia to invest $5bn in rival Intel

The two American chipmakers will partner to make personal computer and data centre chips, in a lifeline for Intel as it struggles to profit from the AI boom. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gjd1mnjpyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The two American chipmakers will partner to make personal computer and data centre chips, in a lifeline for Intel as it struggles to profit from the AI boom. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gjd1mnjpyo#1 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:30:58 GMT

Government borrowing higher than expected in August

Higher tax receipts were outstripped by increased spending on public services, benefits and debt interest. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly9m4lqznro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Higher tax receipts were outstripped by increased spending on public services, benefits and debt interest. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly9m4lqznro#0 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:18:23 GMT

Butcher calls for more support for small businesses

Rachel Edmonds, who started The Butcheress in 2017, says there has been a big rise in meat prices. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gw8nqwpqxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Rachel Edmonds, who started The Butcheress in 2017, says there has been a big rise in meat prices. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gw8nqwpqxo#4 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:18:28 GMT

Next warns UK economy faces 'anaemic' growth

The warning from the clothing chain comes as it reported a 13.8% rise in pre-tax profits. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwywkegwnyeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The warning from the clothing chain comes as it reported a 13.8% rise in pre-tax profits. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwywkegwnyeo#1 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:41:53 GMT

Canada and Mexico agree to deepen ties amid Trump trade war

The two also commit to a shared partnership with the US ahead of a review of a key North American free trade agreement. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy8r042nx2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The two also commit to a shared partnership with the US ahead of a review of a key North American free trade agreement. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy8r042nx2o#0 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:38:44 GMT

Firmus gas prices to drop by 8.5% in Belfast area

The reduction, which takes effect from 1 November, will see bills reduce, on average, by £107 a year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgz3lrgm34o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The reduction, which takes effect from 1 November, will see bills reduce, on average, by £107 a year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgz3lrgm34o#4 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:01:14 GMT

Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer

The country's farming and tourism sectors have been heavily affected by a spate of blazes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge211w5lr5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The country's farming and tourism sectors have been heavily affected by a spate of blazes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge211w5lr5o#2 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:04:55 GMT

Electric aviation awaits a battery breakthrough

With batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options for new aircraft. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27vlp3zzgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss With batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options for new aircraft. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27vlp3zzgo#0 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:01:17 GMT

MPs write to government over JLR supply chain jobs

West Midlands and Merseyside MPs have called for supply chain help after the JLR cyber attack. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce327e2rdw3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss West Midlands and Merseyside MPs have called for supply chain help after the JLR cyber attack. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce327e2rdw3o#1 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:58:18 GMT

A TikTok deal may be close. But what's in it for China?

Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dxq0jz2l9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dxq0jz2l9o#0 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:07:20 GMT

Why students like me are happier living at home

Research suggests the number of students planning to stay at home has doubled in the last 20 years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15kwylxjglo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Research suggests the number of students planning to stay at home has doubled in the last 20 years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15kwylxjglo#4 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:47:02 GMT

Planning approvals for new homes at record low, figures show

Planning approvals for new homes were at their lowest on record during Labour's first year in office, figures show URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmzwk4yd1eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Planning approvals for new homes were at their lowest on record during Labour's first year in office, figures show https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmzwk4yd1eo#1 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:39:00 GMT

Ticketmaster, Live Nation face US suit over resale tactics

US regulators accuse the companies of illegal ticket resale tactics costing consumers millions of dollars. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq5nq9gyrvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss US regulators accuse the companies of illegal ticket resale tactics costing consumers millions of dollars. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq5nq9gyrvo#0 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:47:33 GMT

Free welcome cafe opens to help community connect

The monthly cafe is being run by the volunteers behind the Highworth Community Larder project. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62lgvxp5jxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The monthly cafe is being run by the volunteers behind the Highworth Community Larder project. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62lgvxp5jxo#4 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:43:23 GMT

Chipmaker Nvidia to invest $5 billion in rival Intel

The two American chipmakers will partner to make personal computer and data centre chips, in a lifeline for Intel as it struggles to profit from the AI boom. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gjd1mnjpyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The two American chipmakers will partner to make personal computer and data centre chips, in a lifeline for Intel as it struggles to profit from the AI boom. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gjd1mnjpyo#0 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:34:09 GMT

Could the US interest rate cut boost the housing market?

Borrowing costs are not guaranteed to come down much more than they already have, even after this week's rate cut. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gv3ynyp43o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Borrowing costs are not guaranteed to come down much more than they already have, even after this week's rate cut. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gv3ynyp43o#1 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:02:17 GMT

Planning approvals for new homes at record low, figures show

Planning approvals for new homes were at their lowest on record during Labour's first year in office, figures show URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmzwk4yd1eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Planning approvals for new homes were at their lowest on record during Labour's first year in office, figures show https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmzwk4yd1eo#0 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:39:00 GMT

Fed Reserve cuts interest rates but cautions over stalling job market

The Federal Reserve makes its first cut to interest rates since 2024, and signals more to come. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e75y90pw0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Federal Reserve makes its first cut to interest rates since 2024, and signals more to come. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e75y90pw0o#1 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:12:27 GMT

MPs write to government over JLR supply chain jobs

West Midlands and Merseyside MPs have called for supply chain help after the JLR cyber attack. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce327e2rdw3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss West Midlands and Merseyside MPs have called for supply chain help after the JLR cyber attack. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce327e2rdw3o#0 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:14:13 GMT

UK set for talks over access to EU defence loans

British ministers want UK-based companies to be able to take part in EU-funded military projects. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07vdy4yz9do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss British ministers want UK-based companies to be able to take part in EU-funded military projects. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07vdy4yz9do#1 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:13:01 GMT

Next warns UK economy faces 'anaemic' growth

The warning from the clothing chain comes as it reported a 13.8% rise in pre-tax profits. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwywkegwnyeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The warning from the clothing chain comes as it reported a 13.8% rise in pre-tax profits. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwywkegwnyeo#0 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:41:53 GMT

Workers across France strike over budget cut plans

The widespread walkouts come less than a fortnight after the government collapsed over a proposed budget. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9zvg03elzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The widespread walkouts come less than a fortnight after the government collapsed over a proposed budget. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9zvg03elzo#1 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:54:33 GMT

Facebook owner unveils new AI-powered smart glasses

The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y599yz0l3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y599yz0l3o#1 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:22:02 GMT

Air India crash victims' families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell

They accuse the manufacturers of doing "nothing" despite being aware of the plane's risks. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07vdx9e1ygo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss They accuse the manufacturers of doing "nothing" despite being aware of the plane's risks. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07vdx9e1ygo#1 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 03:17:37 GMT

Nvidia boss says UK will be 'AI superpower' as tech firms invest billions

Microsoft, Google and Nvidia have announced investments as part of a £31bn UK-US "Tech Prosperity Deal". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7016ljre03o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Microsoft, Google and Nvidia have announced investments as part of a £31bn UK-US "Tech Prosperity Deal". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7016ljre03o#1 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:00:11 GMT

Food prices continue to surge as inflation remains at 3.8%

While UK inflation held steady in August, the pace of price rises for food surged, increasing cost of living pressures. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cderznjj4r7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss While UK inflation held steady in August, the pace of price rises for food surged, increasing cost of living pressures. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cderznjj4r7o#1 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:56:31 GMT

Facebook owner unveils new range of AI-powered smart glasses

The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y599yz0l3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y599yz0l3o#0 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 03:41:45 GMT

Air India crash victims' families sue Boeing and aerospace firm Honeywell

They accuse the manufacturers of doing "nothing" despite being aware of the plane's risks. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07vdx9e1ygo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss They accuse the manufacturers of doing "nothing" despite being aware of the plane's risks. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07vdx9e1ygo#0 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 03:17:37 GMT

JLR supply chain staff told to apply for universal credit, union claims

Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c784nwvj1l3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c784nwvj1l3o#1 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:50:02 GMT

Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England

The Bank rate was cut in August but many analysts do not expect any further reductions this year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge2q7wvyz3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Bank rate was cut in August but many analysts do not expect any further reductions this year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge2q7wvyz3o#4 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:09:13 GMT

End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests

The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80gk97xe85o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80gk97xe85o#1 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:08:09 GMT

Spain counts the cost of "nightmare" wildfire summer

The country's farming and tourism sectors have been heavily affected by a spate of blazes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge211w5lr5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The country's farming and tourism sectors have been heavily affected by a spate of blazes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge211w5lr5o#0 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:04:55 GMT

Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England

The Bank rate was cut in August but many analysts do not expect any further reductions this year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge2q7wvyz3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Bank rate was cut in August but many analysts do not expect any further reductions this year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge2q7wvyz3o#0 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:09:13 GMT

Nvidia boss 'disappointed' by report of China chip ban

Jensen Huang said the US needs "to make sure that that people can access this technology from all over the world". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxz29pe1v0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Jensen Huang said the US needs "to make sure that that people can access this technology from all over the world". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxz29pe1v0o#1 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:23:24 GMT

Could the US interest rate cut boost the housing market?

Borrowing costs are not guaranteed to come down much more than they already have, even after this week's rate cut. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gv3ynyp43o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Borrowing costs are not guaranteed to come down much more than they already have, even after this week's rate cut. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gv3ynyp43o#0 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:02:17 GMT

Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over social activism row

His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g58xx1eero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g58xx1eero#1 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:54 GMT

US to invest £150bn in UK, promising thousands of jobs

The UK government is calling this the largest commercial deal of its kind and expects it to create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2nllgl3q7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The UK government is calling this the largest commercial deal of its kind and expects it to create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2nllgl3q7o#0 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:30:05 GMT

UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed

An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4y2gge7p1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4y2gge7p1o#1 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:18:41 GMT

Nvidia boss 'disappointed' by China chip ban

Jensen Huang told reporters he would be "patient" as the US and China grapple for global AI dominance. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxz29pe1v0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Jensen Huang told reporters he would be "patient" as the US and China grapple for global AI dominance. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxz29pe1v0o#0 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:23:24 GMT

JLR supply chain staff told apply for universal credit, union claims

Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c784nwvj1l3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c784nwvj1l3o#0 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:43:20 GMT

GSK pledges $30bn US investment as UK's pharma woes deepen

The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g58x3441ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g58x3441ko#1 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:01:06 GMT

Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over social activism row

His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g58xx1eero?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g58xx1eero#0 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:46:28 GMT

AI challenges the dominance of Google search

The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dx9qy1eeno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dx9qy1eeno#2 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:03:20 GMT

GSK pledges $30bn US investment as UK's pharma woes deepen

The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g58x3441ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g58x3441ko#0 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:01:06 GMT

Inflation remains at 3.8% in August as food costs rise

The pace of price rises matched the inflation rate in July and comes as the Bank of England meets to discuss interest rates. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cderznjj4r7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The pace of price rises matched the inflation rate in July and comes as the Bank of England meets to discuss interest rates. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cderznjj4r7o#4 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:11:23 GMT

Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans

A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd945gv7z1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd945gv7z1o#1 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:20:50 GMT

Inflation remains at 3.8% in August as food costs rise

The pace of price rises matched the inflation rate in July and comes as the Bank of England meets to discuss interest rates. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cderznjj4r7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The pace of price rises matched the inflation rate in July and comes as the Bank of England meets to discuss interest rates. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cderznjj4r7o#0 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:11:23 GMT

State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April

Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62lnzdndkeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62lnzdndkeo#1 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:19:29 GMT

Chip shop cuts costs by using AI to take orders

Brad Lee, from The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, says he decided to use AI because of rising costs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62lqve087zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Brad Lee, from The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, says he decided to use AI because of rising costs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62lqve087zo#4 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:11:05 GMT

Charity boosts bursary cash to university students

The charity says the rising cost of living has affected what students can pay for. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy9wpenj4xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The charity says the rising cost of living has affected what students can pay for. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy9wpenj4xo#4 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:03:21 GMT

US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars

US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c203q2ywn88o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c203q2ywn88o#1 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:23:04 GMT

How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?

The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wdgk7ggezo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wdgk7ggezo#1 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:04:55 GMT

Why the US is expected to cut interest rates

The Federal Reserve is expected to make its first cut to interest rates since 2024. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e75y90pw0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Federal Reserve is expected to make its first cut to interest rates since 2024. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e75y90pw0o#0 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:04:01 GMT

End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests

The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80gk97xe85o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80gk97xe85o#0 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:08:09 GMT

AI could boost UK economy by 10% in five years, says Microsoft boss

Boss Satya Nadella said it was the biggest investment the firm had made outside of the US. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7016ljre03o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Boss Satya Nadella said it was the biggest investment the firm had made outside of the US. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7016ljre03o#0 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:39:26 GMT

JLR could face disruption until November after cyber hack, claim sources

The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czewlj57e24o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czewlj57e24o#1 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:11:30 GMT

Winter fuel payments stopped for 9.3 million people before government U-turn

Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrq5049j0yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrq5049j0yo#1 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:39:00 GMT

UK-US steel tariff agreement put on hold

An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4y2gge7p1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4y2gge7p1o#0 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:45:52 GMT

US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars

US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c203q2ywn88o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c203q2ywn88o#0 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:23:04 GMT

Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook

Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ezqr7l774o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ezqr7l774o#1 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:51:27 GMT

Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit

Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmek723dz9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmek723dz9o#1 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:44:20 GMT

Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans

A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd945gv7z1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd945gv7z1o#0 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:26:56 GMT