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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