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Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over

Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz0ne0k70dro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz0ne0k70dro#1 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:44:32 GMT

Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out

Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyd12d38jgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyd12d38jgo#0 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:25:13 GMT

Who are the frontrunners for the top Fed job?

Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g907zekllo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g907zekllo#1 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:01:14 GMT

US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules

Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a "witch hunt" is taking place. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp39kngz008o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a "witch hunt" is taking place. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp39kngz008o#0 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:45:28 GMT

Cricket-themed bar chain Sixes goes into administration

The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yqz5we58jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yqz5we58jo#0 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:36:11 GMT

Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain

Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp89p41gr06o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp89p41gr06o#1 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:05:52 GMT

Postcode glitch freezes pensioners out of winter heating benefit

Customers living in a specific Glasgow postcode were unable to apply for the Warm Home Discount. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx231pv2km4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Customers living in a specific Glasgow postcode were unable to apply for the Warm Home Discount. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx231pv2km4o#4 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:22:19 GMT

Takeaway owner delivers 1,000 gifts to children

Arfan Mohammed, the owner of Sizzlers Fastfood, delivers 1,000 Christmas gifts to local children. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq4pynypqro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Arfan Mohammed, the owner of Sizzlers Fastfood, delivers 1,000 Christmas gifts to local children. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq4pynypqro#4 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:48:23 GMT

Retail sales fall as Black Friday deals fail to lure shoppers

Supermarket sales fell for the fourth month in a row, while discounts did not lift Black Friday spending in November, figures suggest. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ed28qlz89o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Supermarket sales fell for the fourth month in a row, while discounts did not lift Black Friday spending in November, figures suggest. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ed28qlz89o#1 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:20:09 GMT

Supply 'too reliant' on one asset, says water firm boss

South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy47epz7dqjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy47epz7dqjo#0 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 19:59:17 GMT

What's pushing up the cost of Christmas dinner this year?

A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01rvgd3jvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01rvgd3jvo#1 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:02:33 GMT

London's West End bucks Christmas shopping trends

While UK high streets saw a drop in footfall on Black Friday, the West End saw a rise in shoppers. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e423n7qqgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss While UK high streets saw a drop in footfall on Black Friday, the West End saw a rise in shoppers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e423n7qqgo#0 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:54:08 GMT

Will the US TikTok deal make it safer but less relevant?

The key to the app's success - its algorithm - is to be retrained on US data. Will that make US TikTok blander? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clydp2ygrveo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The key to the app's success - its algorithm - is to be retrained on US data. Will that make US TikTok blander? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clydp2ygrveo#1 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:45:50 GMT

Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain

Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp89p41gr06o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp89p41gr06o#0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:05:52 GMT

Removed Ben & Jerry's chair says Magnum aimed to 'smear' her

Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn98pzr8x79o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn98pzr8x79o#0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:48:44 GMT

WH Smith probed by regulator over accounting error

The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62d6l8j33lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62d6l8j33lo#1 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:32:59 GMT

Lower Clothing and Food Prices Help Inflation Fall

The inflation rate fell to 3.2% from 3.6%, a larger fall than analysts expected URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0057rxv?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The inflation rate fell to 3.2% from 3.6%, a larger fall than analysts expected https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0057rxv#6 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:01:18 GMT

Inflation is at its Lowest for Eight Months

Lower prices for food and clothing meant inflation fell by more than expected URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0057ryc?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Lower prices for food and clothing meant inflation fell by more than expected https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0057ryc#6 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:23:20 GMT

French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls

The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9x4pj54eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9x4pj54eo#1 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:49:16 GMT

Young people will feel burden of UK's ageing society, report suggests

The House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c997l3elxmxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c997l3elxmxo#4 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:53:15 GMT

UK Economy Unexpectedly Shrinks

The economy shrank by 0.1% in October as output fell as growth stalled URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0057rb2?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The economy shrank by 0.1% in October as output fell as growth stalled https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0057rb2#6 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:53:11 GMT

UK Economy Shrinks by 0.1%

The weaker than expected figure mean an interest rate cut is more likely URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0057rc6?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The weaker than expected figure mean an interest rate cut is more likely https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0057rc6#6 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:36:37 GMT

Will the TikTok deal mean the app changes in the US?

The app's Chinese owner ByteDance has signed a deal with investors to run its business in the US. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clydp2ygrveo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The app's Chinese owner ByteDance has signed a deal with investors to run its business in the US. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clydp2ygrveo#0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:45:50 GMT

AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor

Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r9280gvelo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r9280gvelo#1 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:08 GMT

Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm liquidated and unlikely to repay £148m

The firm led by Baroness Mone's husband Douglas Barrowman breached a contract to supply surgical gowns during the Covid pandemic. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80x9gdj159o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The firm led by Baroness Mone's husband Douglas Barrowman breached a contract to supply surgical gowns during the Covid pandemic. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80x9gdj159o#1 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:50:37 GMT

WH Smith probed by regulator over accounting error

The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62d6l8j33lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62d6l8j33lo#0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:32:59 GMT

TikTok owner signs deal to avoid US ban

The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgexp1q8wn1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgexp1q8wn1o#1 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:27:18 GMT

Government borrowing higher than expected in November

Borrowing - the difference between public spending and tax income - was £11.7bn last month. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ed28qlz89o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Borrowing - the difference between public spending and tax income - was £11.7bn last month. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0ed28qlz89o#0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:24:01 GMT

Faisal Islam: Will 'Santa rate cut' have enough festive spirit to boost the economy?

The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kp2722399o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kp2722399o#1 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:15:56 GMT

Japan hikes interest rate to highest level since 1995 as inflation bites

It comes as new PM Sanae Takaichi is keen for inflation to fall but also needs low government borrowing costs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dz11pykwno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss It comes as new PM Sanae Takaichi is keen for inflation to fall but also needs low government borrowing costs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dz11pykwno#1 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:28:32 GMT

AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor

Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r9280gvelo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r9280gvelo#0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:08 GMT

A 45% school bus fare hike is too much, says dad

Ambi Ambituuni now expects to pay more than £300 a term for his daughter's bus journeys. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6906z3drxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Ambi Ambituuni now expects to pay more than £300 a term for his daughter's bus journeys. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6906z3drxo#4 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:21:51 GMT

UK names Christian Turner as ambassador to US, replacing Peter Mandelson

Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgmpnr4ex2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgmpnr4ex2o#1 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:00:34 GMT

Japan hikes interest rate to highest level since 1995 as inflation bites

It comes as new PM Sanae Takaichi is keen for inflation to fall but also needs low government borrowing costs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dz11pykwno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss It comes as new PM Sanae Takaichi is keen for inflation to fall but also needs low government borrowing costs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dz11pykwno#0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:28:32 GMT

BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years

BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq60jq125ljo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq60jq125ljo#1 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:58:47 GMT

TikTok owner signs deal to sell US business

The deal would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgexp1q8wn1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The deal would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgexp1q8wn1o#0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:21:00 GMT

How much more your Christmas dinner will cost this year

A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01rvgd3jvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01rvgd3jvo#4 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:02:33 GMT

£100 contactless card limit to be lifted

Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2prjr4lpko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2prjr4lpko#4 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:04:39 GMT

Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?

Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzvpp8g3vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzvpp8g3vo#2 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:37 GMT

HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job

Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7vp937jyxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7vp937jyxo#1 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:07:40 GMT

Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'

The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01v7z73q1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01v7z73q1o#1 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:05:10 GMT

Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in $6bn deal

The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9kv9lld38o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9kv9lld38o#1 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:32:16 GMT

Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?

Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5gen0gj8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5gen0gj8o#0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:07:27 GMT

£100 contactless card limit to be lifted

Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2prjr4lpko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2prjr4lpko#0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:04:39 GMT

Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season

Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yjvnr655po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yjvnr655po#0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:04:16 GMT

How much more your Christmas dinner will cost this year

A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01rvgd3jvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01rvgd3jvo#0 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:02:33 GMT

Insurers told to make policies easier to understand

The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14vmd385jno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14vmd385jno#1 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:32 GMT

HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job

Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7vp937jyxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7vp937jyxo#0 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:07:40 GMT

Price increases in the US ease unexpectedly in November

Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI). URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9rgll310o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI). https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9rgll310o#1 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:19:27 GMT

UK names Christian Turner as US ambassador, replacing Peter Mandelson

Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgmpnr4ex2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgmpnr4ex2o#0 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:09:20 GMT

Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links

Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9kv3lezgro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9kv3lezgro#1 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:13:14 GMT

Faisal Islam: Will 'Santa rate cut' have enough festive spirit to boost the economy?

The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kp2722399o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kp2722399o#0 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:15:56 GMT

Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion firm in $6bn deal

The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9kv9lld38o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9kv9lld38o#0 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:11:11 GMT

Pay freeze for Father Christmas but elves fare better

Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx25eln2kd0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx25eln2kd0o#1 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:27:18 GMT

Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links

Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9kv3lezgro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9kv3lezgro#0 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:13:14 GMT

Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c0l9ele319lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c0l9ele319lo#6 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:06:55 GMT

Price increases in the US ease in November

Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI). URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9rgll310o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI). https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9rgll310o#0 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:05:55 GMT

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you

The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r9x1xx0x7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r9x1xx0x7o#2 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:18:10 GMT

Starmer tells Abramovich to 'pay up now' or face court

The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2e64lr3zeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2e64lr3zeo#1 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:53:58 GMT

Insurers told to make policies easier to understand

The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14vmd385jno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14vmd385jno#4 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:32 GMT

The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029

The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kpr0dg130o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kpr0dg130o#1 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:30:14 GMT

Insurers told to make policies easier to understand

The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14vmd385jno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14vmd385jno#0 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:32 GMT

Soup kitchen serves 120 meals in 16 minutes

Volunteers say rising demand in Luton for their help sees people queuing down the street for food. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c898kgeddx9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Volunteers say rising demand in Luton for their help sees people queuing down the street for food. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c898kgeddx9o#4 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:55:05 GMT

Lower clothing and food prices help inflation fall by more than expected

The 3.2% November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7vjz3ngy7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The 3.2% November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7vjz3ngy7o#1 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:40:53 GMT

Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid

Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz687wv9vqxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz687wv9vqxo#1 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:48:31 GMT

BP names Meg O'Neill as new chief executive

BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq60jq125ljo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq60jq125ljo#0 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:18:03 GMT

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01v7z73q1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01v7z73q1o#4 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:24 GMT

Morrisons faces £17m bill over hot chicken row

The supermarket firm claimed its rotisserie chickens were exempt from the hot food tax. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dyl6g5p9qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The supermarket firm claimed its rotisserie chickens were exempt from the hot food tax. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dyl6g5p9qo#1 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:41:50 GMT

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01v7z73q1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01v7z73q1o#0 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:24 GMT

Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?

Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzvpp8g3vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzvpp8g3vo#0 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:37 GMT

The Oscars to leave ABC and stream on YouTube starting in 2029

The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kpr0dg130o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The show was hosted by ABC for more than a half-century and reveals the latest major shakeup in Hollywood. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kpr0dg130o#0 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:30:14 GMT

Six-month wait for driving tests set to last until 2027

The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million learner driver tests since the Covid-19 pandemic. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlkg11d5gxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million learner driver tests since the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlkg11d5gxo#1 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:38:42 GMT

Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m over problem gambling failings

The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24689l0570o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24689l0570o#1 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:03:23 GMT

Weight-loss jab ads banned for exploiting body insecurities

Three social media adverts are found to be irresponsible, with one targeting new mums. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5v89xny3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Three social media adverts are found to be irresponsible, with one targeting new mums. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5v89xny3o#1 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:16:50 GMT

Morrisons faces £17m bill over hot chicken row

The supermarket firm claimed its rotisserie chickens were exempt from the hot food tax. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dyl6g5p9qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The supermarket firm claimed its rotisserie chickens were exempt from the hot food tax. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dyl6g5p9qo#0 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:41:50 GMT

Pay freeze for Father Christmas but elves fare better

Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx25eln2kd0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx25eln2kd0o#0 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:27:18 GMT

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you

The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r9x1xx0x7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r9x1xx0x7o#0 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:06:14 GMT

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you

The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r9x1xx0x7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r9x1xx0x7o#4 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:06:14 GMT

Starmer tells Abramovich to 'pay up now' or face court

The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2e64lr3zeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2e64lr3zeo#0 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:56:14 GMT

New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth

The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75ve576x5eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75ve576x5eo#1 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:36:35 GMT

Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m for slow response to problem gambling

The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24689l0570o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24689l0570o#0 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:03:23 GMT

How many homes could be heated by cow poo?

Some dairy farmers say Dairy cow manure is "nature's crude oil". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7ve41je3lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Some dairy farmers say Dairy cow manure is "nature's crude oil". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7ve41je3lo#1 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:14:20 GMT

Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI

Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6xz1jv4ezo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6xz1jv4ezo#1 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:37:20 GMT

Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle

Sir Keir Starmer said the development marked a "major victory for working people in every part of the country". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dz16jxjp1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Sir Keir Starmer said the development marked a "major victory for working people in every part of the country". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dz16jxjp1o#1 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:27:02 GMT

How many homes could be heated by cow poo?

Some dairy farmers say Dairy cow manure is "nature's crude oil". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7ve41je3lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Some dairy farmers say Dairy cow manure is "nature's crude oil". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7ve41je3lo#0 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:14:20 GMT

UK inflation rate dips by more than expected to 3.2%

The November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7vjz3ngy7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7vjz3ngy7o#4 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:26:25 GMT

UK inflation rate dips by more than expected to 3.2%

The November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7vjz3ngy7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7vjz3ngy7o#0 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:26:25 GMT

EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035

Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk78y7k8ezo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk78y7k8ezo#1 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:28:36 GMT

Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live

When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79x54dprngo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79x54dprngo#1 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:39:14 GMT

Warner Bros to reject $108bn Paramount bid, reports say

Warner Bros will reportedly advise its shareholders to vote against the offer as early as Wednesday. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz687wv9vqxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Warner Bros will reportedly advise its shareholders to vote against the offer as early as Wednesday. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz687wv9vqxo#0 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:32:49 GMT

Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021

An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70rk80p9eqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70rk80p9eqo#1 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:32:07 GMT

Weight-loss jab ad banned for targeting new mums

It's one of three social media adverts banned for irresponsibly exploiting body insecurites. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5v89xny3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss It's one of three social media adverts banned for irresponsibly exploiting body insecurites. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5v89xny3o#0 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:44 GMT

Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world

Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c17p44w87rno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c17p44w87rno#2 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:06:44 GMT

Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%

UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98nqe0m008o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98nqe0m008o#1 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:21:34 GMT

New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth

The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75ve576x5eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75ve576x5eo#0 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:56 GMT

Learner drivers face 24-week wait as backlog continues for two more years

The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million tests since the Covid-19 pandemic. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlkg11d5gxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million tests since the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlkg11d5gxo#0 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:02:02 GMT

Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims

Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cev87mwz7j7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cev87mwz7j7o#1 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:24:52 GMT

Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI

Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6xz1jv4ezo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6xz1jv4ezo#0 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:37:20 GMT

Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal

The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewjzkw875vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewjzkw875vo#1 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:14:03 GMT

EU waters down plans to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035

Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk78y7k8ezo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk78y7k8ezo#0 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:10:57 GMT

Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle

Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was "delighted" the bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dz16jxjp1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was "delighted" the bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dz16jxjp1o#0 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:20:27 GMT

Ben & Jerry's row deepens as three board members removed

One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9glg2076o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9glg2076o#1 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:05:54 GMT

Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims

Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cev87mwz7j7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cev87mwz7j7o#0 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:24:52 GMT

Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall

When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people" URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79x54dprngo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people" https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79x54dprngo#0 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:42:57 GMT

UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology

It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7vez25ly5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7vez25ly5o#1 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:04:18 GMT