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Ford boss: 'Now is not the time to tax electric vehicles'

Ford's UK boss says it is "not the right time" to tax electric vehicles when demand has already stalled. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yp1ky55g1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Ford's UK boss says it is "not the right time" to tax electric vehicles when demand has already stalled. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yp1ky55g1o#1 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:03:09 GMT

Vinted blocks 'sickening' sexually explicit ads

The online marketplace removed adverts which included a video a user said depicted a pornographic scene. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn515p22nxno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The online marketplace removed adverts which included a video a user said depicted a pornographic scene. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn515p22nxno#0 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:10:50 GMT

Good for mortgages, bad for the food shop - how inflation dip affects you

The rate of inflation has fallen prompting hopes of lower mortgage rates, but food prices are still rising. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wlrw8ygvxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The rate of inflation has fallen prompting hopes of lower mortgage rates, but food prices are still rising. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wlrw8ygvxo#1 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:21:44 GMT

Channel Tunnel says UK investment 'non-viable' as it halts projects

The company claims "unsustainable" levels of taxation has made any future investments "non-viable". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2n215nqvyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The company claims "unsustainable" levels of taxation has made any future investments "non-viable". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2n215nqvyo#0 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:51:03 GMT

Major League Baseball signs deals with Netflix, ESPN and NBCUniversal

The media deals will allow the platforms to show select baseball games over upcoming seasons. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gjg38zyd8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The media deals will allow the platforms to show select baseball games over upcoming seasons. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gjg38zyd8o#1 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:23:41 GMT

Almost one million young people still not in work or education, figures show

Whilst the figure has dropped slightly, it still equates to one-in-eight young people in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62920440m2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Whilst the figure has dropped slightly, it still equates to one-in-eight young people in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62920440m2o#0 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:50:44 GMT

UK inflation rate hits lowest level in four months

Prices have been rising more slowly in the twelve months to October but food prices bucked the trend. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxkvkwjl5eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Prices have been rising more slowly in the twelve months to October but food prices bucked the trend. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxkvkwjl5eo#1 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:56:03 GMT

US adds more jobs than expected in September

Employers added 119,000 jobs in the month, but the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.3% to 4.4%, URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg423n377lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Employers added 119,000 jobs in the month, but the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.3% to 4.4%, https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg423n377lo#0 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:56:12 GMT

Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers stops teaching as university investigates Epstein emails

The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce868dmz2mdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce868dmz2mdo#1 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:44:38 GMT

Why an AI 'godfather' is quitting Meta after 12 years

One of the pioneers in the current AI boom has had disagreements with fellow engineers over the future of AI. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx4x47w8p1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss One of the pioneers in the current AI boom has had disagreements with fellow engineers over the future of AI. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx4x47w8p1o#0 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:35:57 GMT

Major League Baseball signs deals with Netflix, ESPN and NBCUniversal

The media deals will allow the platforms to show select baseball games over upcoming seasons. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gjg38zyd8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The media deals will allow the platforms to show select baseball games over upcoming seasons. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gjg38zyd8o#0 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:23:41 GMT

Dutch government suspends intervention into chipmaker Nexperia

The move comes after Beijing blocked exports of the firm's chips in response to the Hague intervening into Chinese-owned chipmaker. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7p7j83rn1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The move comes after Beijing blocked exports of the firm's chips in response to the Hague intervening into Chinese-owned chipmaker. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7p7j83rn1o#1 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:53:52 GMT

On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet

With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz91dk0l50no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz91dk0l50no#1 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:23:14 GMT

Ford boss: 'Now is not the time to tax electric vehicles'

Ford's UK boss says it is "not the right time" to tax electric vehicles when demand has already stalled. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yp1ky55g1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Ford's UK boss says it is "not the right time" to tax electric vehicles when demand has already stalled. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yp1ky55g1o#0 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:03:09 GMT

Nvidia beats earnings forecasts amid Wall Street's AI jitters

The chip maker says revenue for the three months to October jumped 62% to $57bn. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4y2enywro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The chip maker says revenue for the three months to October jumped 62% to $57bn. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4y2enywro#0 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:56:50 GMT

Hotel adverts banned over misleadingly cheap rooms

Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw7grp5vxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw7grp5vxo#1 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:36:27 GMT

Dutch government suspends intervention into chipmaker Nexperia

The move comes after Beijing blocked exports of the firm's chips in response to the Hague intervening into Chinese-owned chipmaker. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7p7j83rn1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The move comes after Beijing blocked exports of the firm's chips in response to the Hague intervening into Chinese-owned chipmaker. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7p7j83rn1o#0 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:18:03 GMT

Row over how train doors open may delay launch of £7bn line

The service on the new line operated by Chiltern Railways was due to start in December. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c364g92ygggo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The service on the new line operated by Chiltern Railways was due to start in December. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c364g92ygggo#1 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:14:56 GMT

Time taken to bring shoplifters to justice is 'unacceptable', retailers tell BBC

The BBC followed a series of shoplifting cases which highlight how shops have waited months for thieves to be brought to justice. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c740213d47ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The BBC followed a series of shoplifting cases which highlight how shops have waited months for thieves to be brought to justice. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c740213d47ko#1 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:41:17 GMT

Row over how train doors open may delay launch of £7bn line

The service on the new line operated by Chiltern Railways was due to start in December. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c364g92ygggo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The service on the new line operated by Chiltern Railways was due to start in December. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c364g92ygggo#0 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:14:56 GMT

White House has apologised over Georgia raid, says Hyundai boss

The carmaker's CEO said the raid was "a bad surprise" but the firm will continue to invest in the US. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ey0nl62ypo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The carmaker's CEO said the raid was "a bad surprise" but the firm will continue to invest in the US. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ey0nl62ypo#1 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:41:37 GMT

Inside the California 'AI factory' that showcases the contradiction at the heart of the tech race

The confusing question lingering over the AI hype is whether it could be a bubble at risk of bursting URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgvynlxqdyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The confusing question lingering over the AI hype is whether it could be a bubble at risk of bursting https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgvynlxqdyo#0 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:52:41 GMT

Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after Epstein emails made public

The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce868dmz2mdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce868dmz2mdo#0 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:32:11 GMT

Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business

Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8xzgw623go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8xzgw623go#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:46 GMT

Judge rules Meta doesn't have monopoly after Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crklgrpdke8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crklgrpdke8o#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:58:19 GMT

Time taken to bring shoplifters to justice is 'unacceptable', retailers tell BBC

The BBC followed a series of shoplifting cases which highlight how shops have waited months for thieves to be brought to justice. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c740213d47ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The BBC followed a series of shoplifting cases which highlight how shops have waited months for thieves to be brought to justice. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c740213d47ko#0 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:41:17 GMT

Good for mortgages, bad for the food shop - how inflation dip affects you

The rate of inflation has fallen prompting hopes of lower mortgage rates, but food prices are still rising. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wlrw8ygvxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The rate of inflation has fallen prompting hopes of lower mortgage rates, but food prices are still rising. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wlrw8ygvxo#0 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:21:44 GMT

Good for mortgages, bad for the food shop - how inflation affects you

The rate of inflation has fallen prompting hopes of lower mortgage rates, but food prices are still rising. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wlrw8ygvxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The rate of inflation has fallen prompting hopes of lower mortgage rates, but food prices are still rising. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wlrw8ygvxo#4 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:21:44 GMT

Three bits of good news about inflation drop

The UK inflation rate fell to 3.6% in the year to October, but food prices rose again following a dip in September. The BBC's deputy economics editor Dharshini David explains. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cp97d9g29e8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The UK inflation rate fell to 3.6% in the year to October, but food prices rose again following a dip in September. The BBC's deputy economics editor Dharshini David explains. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cp97d9g29e8o#6 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:21:19 GMT

Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed

As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6084l4zx6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6084l4zx6o#4 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:57:33 GMT

Google boss says trillion-dollar AI investment boom has 'elements of irrationality'

In an exclusive BBC interview, Sundar Pichai hailed artificial intelligence as an "extraordinary moment" but said no company would be immune if bubble burst. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy7vrd8k4eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss In an exclusive BBC interview, Sundar Pichai hailed artificial intelligence as an "extraordinary moment" but said no company would be immune if bubble burst. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy7vrd8k4eo#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:16:04 GMT

UK inflation rate falls to 3.6% in year to October

Prices have been rising more slowly in the twelve months to October. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxkvkwjl5eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Prices have been rising more slowly in the twelve months to October. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxkvkwjl5eo#0 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:09:52 GMT

Millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'

Two wealthy businessmen say the chancellor should make them pay more ahead of the Budget. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2wlznd33wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Two wealthy businessmen say the chancellor should make them pay more ahead of the Budget. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2wlznd33wo#1 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:16:30 GMT

Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai

Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8drzv37z4jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8drzv37z4jo#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:59:14 GMT

'I volunteer at the foodbank that helped me'

Lisa Parkinson says people using the Big Food Project in Blackpool tell her it is a "lifesaver". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0exv9y9zeqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Lisa Parkinson says people using the Big Food Project in Blackpool tell her it is a "lifesaver". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0exv9y9zeqo#4 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:25:18 GMT

Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death

Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7p4gynxlzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7p4gynxlzo#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:40:41 GMT

Eight firms under investigation over online pricing

The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7rq9dvy59o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7rq9dvy59o#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:48:54 GMT

On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet

With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz91dk0l50no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz91dk0l50no#0 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:23:14 GMT

Fuel poverty will tighten grip, charity says

Citizens Advice is warning that people will have to "choose between heating and eating" this winter. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30vegn70dvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Citizens Advice is warning that people will have to "choose between heating and eating" this winter. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30vegn70dvo#4 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:08:38 GMT

'People tell me they haven't eaten in days'

It comes as increasing numbers of people are arriving at South East hospitals malnourished. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd67q034e7no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss It comes as increasing numbers of people are arriving at South East hospitals malnourished. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd67q034e7no#4 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:57:07 GMT

Cloudflare apologises for outage which took down X and ChatGPT

"We apologise to our customers and the Internet in general" the web infrastructure company said. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c629pny4gl7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss "We apologise to our customers and the Internet in general" the web infrastructure company said. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c629pny4gl7o#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:48:55 GMT

Hyundai boss says White House apologised to him over Georgia raid

The carmaker's boss said the raid was "a bad surprise" but that the firm will keep investing in the US. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ey0nl62ypo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The carmaker's boss said the raid was "a bad surprise" but that the firm will keep investing in the US. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ey0nl62ypo#0 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:41:37 GMT

Hotel adverts banned over misleadingly cheap rooms

Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw7grp5vxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgw7grp5vxo#0 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:03:52 GMT

UK bank customer protection rises to £120,000

Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c867z63l06vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c867z63l06vo#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:19:02 GMT

How the viral Baby Shark video created a $400m business

Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8xzgw623go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8xzgw623go#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:46 GMT

Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death

Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7p4gynxlzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7p4gynxlzo#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:40:41 GMT

Thames Water rescue plan attacked by excluded bidders

Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK's biggest water utility. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c629p9rvel3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK's biggest water utility. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c629p9rvel3o#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:12:11 GMT

Judge rules Meta doesn't have monopoly after Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crklgrpdke8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crklgrpdke8o#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:58:19 GMT

The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills

Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy0kzlwpl1go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy0kzlwpl1go#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT

Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £22 in January

The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw9ewz9j17o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw9ewz9j17o#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:37:05 GMT

Thames Water rescue plan attacked by excluded bidders

Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK's biggest water utility. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c629p9rvel3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK's biggest water utility. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c629p9rvel3o#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:12:11 GMT

Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable

The coin's release coincides with the 40th anniversary of Queen's legendary 1985 Live Aid performance. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwv47zyl9do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The coin's release coincides with the 40th anniversary of Queen's legendary 1985 Live Aid performance. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwv47zyl9do#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:28:48 GMT

HMRC's suspension of child benefit payments 'cavalier' - MPs

HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gj1gq9zzyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gj1gq9zzyo#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:03:02 GMT

Cloudflare outage takes down X and ChatGPT

The company says it is working to understand the full impact of a problem which potentially "impacts multiple customers." URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c629pny4gl7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The company says it is working to understand the full impact of a problem which potentially "impacts multiple customers." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c629pny4gl7o#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:23:13 GMT

Funding for 40 Warm Spaces during winter months

The centres will open to provide warmth and other support to people struggling with energy bills. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07m4p7m2l1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The centres will open to provide warmth and other support to people struggling with energy bills. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07m4p7m2l1o#4 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:32:04 GMT

Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £22 in January

The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw9ewz9j17o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw9ewz9j17o#4 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:01:36 GMT

Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £22 in January

The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw9ewz9j17o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw9ewz9j17o#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:01:36 GMT

Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government

Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77z2l3yzl8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77z2l3yzl8o#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:03:07 GMT

Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row

Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93d08jg383o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93d08jg383o#1 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:46:10 GMT

Eight firms under investigation over online pricing

The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7rq9dvy59o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7rq9dvy59o#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:35:11 GMT

Shop to sell cheap food and offer free kids' meals

The supermarket, on Hull's Bransholme estate, will also run a community kitchen and cafe. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkzv484j13o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The supermarket, on Hull's Bransholme estate, will also run a community kitchen and cafe. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkzv484j13o#4 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:17:57 GMT

Drop-in session to offer advice on heating homes

Boston Borough Council will hold a session on 26 November at Centenary Methodist Church. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c993d2k9k11o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Boston Borough Council will hold a session on 26 November at Centenary Methodist Church. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c993d2k9k11o#4 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:19:41 GMT

Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online

It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74jgvp1x49o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74jgvp1x49o#1 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:10 GMT

A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree

When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g311jn1m9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g311jn1m9o#1 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:01:18 GMT

Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai

Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8drzv37z4jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8drzv37z4jo#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:02:14 GMT

Google boss warns 'no company is going to be immune' if AI bubble bursts

The AI boom has been an "extraordinary moment" but a subsequent bust would affect every company, CEO Sundar Pichai told the BBC. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy7vrd8k4eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The AI boom has been an "extraordinary moment" but a subsequent bust would affect every company, CEO Sundar Pichai told the BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy7vrd8k4eo#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:02:04 GMT

Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row

Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93d08jg383o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93d08jg383o#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:46:48 GMT

Will Trump's tariff rollback lower food prices?

The White House's move to lower tariffs on food items sent a big political signal. But will shoppers see relief? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3eplgwdwdko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The White House's move to lower tariffs on food items sent a big political signal. But will shoppers see relief? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3eplgwdwdko#1 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:52:18 GMT

The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills

Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy0kzlwpl1go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy0kzlwpl1go#6 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT

France investigating Vinted over alleged links to pornographic content

Some sellers were found to be luring viewers to their personal pages on adult platforms such as OnlyFans. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5eygg0l85o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Some sellers were found to be luring viewers to their personal pages on adult platforms such as OnlyFans. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5eygg0l85o#1 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:11:49 GMT

The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills

Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy0kzlwpl1go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy0kzlwpl1go#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT

UK bank customer protection rises to £120,000

Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c867z63l06vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c867z63l06vo#4 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:01:40 GMT

Oil and gas giant Wood plc sold to Dubai engineering firm

Shareholders in the Aberdeen-based company overwhelmingly voted to back the takeover offer from Sidara. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c620p344331o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Shareholders in the Aberdeen-based company overwhelmingly voted to back the takeover offer from Sidara. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c620p344331o#1 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:40:41 GMT

How my on-air 'brain fog' moment sparked a big debate

When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gpkenx9dzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gpkenx9dzo#1 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:06:44 GMT

HMRC's suspension of child benefit payments 'cavalier' - MPs

HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gj1gq9zzyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gj1gq9zzyo#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:03:02 GMT

UK bank customer protection rises to £120,000

Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c867z63l06vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c867z63l06vo#0 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:01:40 GMT

Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece

Vital supplies are due to start flowing from the Balkans as energy infrastructure faces sustained Russian attack. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ex0y0p31jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Vital supplies are due to start flowing from the Balkans as energy infrastructure faces sustained Russian attack. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ex0y0p31jo#1 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:30:57 GMT

A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree

When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g311jn1m9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g311jn1m9o#0 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:01:18 GMT

Formula 1 tech used to rev-up train wi-fi speeds in new pilot

The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjwkdez71ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjwkdez71ro#1 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:21 GMT

Will Trump's tariff rollback lower food prices?

The White House's move to lower tariffs on food items sent a big political signal. But will shoppers see relief? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3eplgwdwdko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The White House's move to lower tariffs on food items sent a big political signal. But will shoppers see relief? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3eplgwdwdko#0 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:52:18 GMT

Gangs buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods

These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj41jd0krkro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj41jd0krkro#1 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:47:43 GMT

Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government

Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77z2l3yzl8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77z2l3yzl8o#0 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:19:52 GMT

Japan tourism and retail stocks slide after row with China over Taiwan

Tokyo and Beijing are in a dispute over the Japanese prime minister's remarks about Taiwan. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9n25r0qyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Tokyo and Beijing are in a dispute over the Japanese prime minister's remarks about Taiwan. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9n25r0qyo#1 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:32:19 GMT

Oil and gas giant Wood plc sold to Dubai engineering firm

Shareholders in the Aberdeen-based company overwhelmingly voted to back the takeover offer from Sidara. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c620p344331o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Shareholders in the Aberdeen-based company overwhelmingly voted to back the takeover offer from Sidara. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c620p344331o#0 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:40:41 GMT

France investigating Vinted over alleged links to pornographic content

Some sellers were found to be luring viewers to their personal pages on adult platforms such as OnlyFans. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5eygg0l85o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Some sellers were found to be luring viewers to their personal pages on adult platforms such as OnlyFans. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5eygg0l85o#0 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:11:49 GMT

What is the two-child benefit cap and how could it change?

Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3xrz3drk9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3xrz3drk9o#1 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:22:58 GMT

'We send 17,000 meals a week to foodbanks'

A charity that supports foodbanks says "thousands" will go hungry this Christmas without help. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ex0jn71yvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss A charity that supports foodbanks says "thousands" will go hungry this Christmas without help. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ex0jn71yvo#4 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:07:30 GMT

Data centre in the shed reduces energy bills to £40

"It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rpy7envr5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss "It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rpy7envr5o#1 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:29:28 GMT

Gangs buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods

These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj41jd0krkro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj41jd0krkro#0 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:47:43 GMT

Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece

Vital supplies are due to start flowing into the war-ravaged country this winter via a Balkan pipeline. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ex0y0p31jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Vital supplies are due to start flowing into the war-ravaged country this winter via a Balkan pipeline. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ex0y0p31jo#0 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:29:55 GMT

Nature is not a blocker to housing growth, MPs find

The Environmental Audit Committee found the government's measures are not enough to meet targets. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0941r9d49o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Environmental Audit Committee found the government's measures are not enough to meet targets. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0941r9d49o#1 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:15:32 GMT

'We set up a breakfast club for parents at our nursery'

Club offers £1 hot meals for adults with children at adjoining nursery to help them make friends. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8e7ze29mqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Club offers £1 hot meals for adults with children at adjoining nursery to help them make friends. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8e7ze29mqo#4 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:41:24 GMT

Food bank 'run off feet' as donations decline

The Isle of Man Foodbank has seen a hike in demand for help amid a marked decline in donations. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyk4gvd274o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Isle of Man Foodbank has seen a hike in demand for help amid a marked decline in donations. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyk4gvd274o#4 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:26:52 GMT

Japan tourism and retail stocks slide after row with China over Taiwan

Tokyo and Beijing are in a dispute over the Japanese prime minister's remarks about Taiwan. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9n25r0qyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Tokyo and Beijing are in a dispute over the Japanese prime minister's remarks about Taiwan. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9n25r0qyo#0 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:25:37 GMT

Trump rolls back tariffs on dozens of food products

The executive order allowing products like coffee and bananas to escape tariffs comes as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over rising prices. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjr4xw83eko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The executive order allowing products like coffee and bananas to escape tariffs comes as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over rising prices. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjr4xw83eko#1 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:11:46 GMT

How my on-air 'brain fog' moment sparked a big debate

When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gpkenx9dzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gpkenx9dzo#0 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:06:44 GMT

From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream

With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g3ydv2ygro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g3ydv2ygro#2 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:24:18 GMT

Jaguar Land Rover posts heavy loss after cyber-attack

The cyber-attack pushed the carmaker into the red after it was forced to shut down its production lines. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg1w255gy1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The cyber-attack pushed the carmaker into the red after it was forced to shut down its production lines. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg1w255gy1o#1 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:48:11 GMT

What's behind Rachel Reeves's 'hokey cokey' on income tax rises?

The bond markets selling UK debt, which the chancellor had spent months courting, reacted badly to her change of heart on income tax rises URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2yzj6619wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The bond markets selling UK debt, which the chancellor had spent months courting, reacted badly to her change of heart on income tax rises https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2yzj6619wo#1 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:03:52 GMT

Formula 1 tech used to rev-up train wi-fi speeds in new pilot

The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjwkdez71ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjwkdez71ro#0 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:21 GMT

Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online

It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74jgvp1x49o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74jgvp1x49o#0 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:10 GMT

Sale of Daily Telegraph collapses after US firm pulls out

US investment group RedBird Capital has abandoned its attempt to buy the UK newspaper. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c993drmj1dyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss US investment group RedBird Capital has abandoned its attempt to buy the UK newspaper. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c993drmj1dyo#1 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:43:29 GMT

Nature is not a blocker to housing growth, MPs find

The Environmental Audit Committee found the government's measures are not enough to meet targets. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0941r9d49o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Environmental Audit Committee found the government's measures are not enough to meet targets. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0941r9d49o#0 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:47:44 GMT

Government borrowing costs jump after Reeves decides against income tax rise

The 10-year gilt yield rises sharply in reaction to reports that an expected Budget income tax rise will not happen. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5qz4qdq95o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The 10-year gilt yield rises sharply in reaction to reports that an expected Budget income tax rise will not happen. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5qz4qdq95o#1 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:15:02 GMT

Data centre in the shed reduces heat bills to £40

"It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rpy7envr5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss "It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rpy7envr5o#0 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:29:28 GMT

Winter money and wellbeing roadshows for residents

A series of roadshows will bring agencies together to support residents through winter challenges. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceq08lqprleo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss A series of roadshows will bring agencies together to support residents through winter challenges. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceq08lqprleo#4 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 06:36:19 GMT