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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