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Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner

Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr2gm4y4ygo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr2gm4y4ygo#1 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:03:06 GMT

US economy slows in final months after turbulent year

Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rj5lly78xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rj5lly78xo#0 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:51:44 GMT

When the retail staff can't help you

This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c93w42zx66do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c93w42zx66do#6 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:53:24 GMT

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration

Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjd9zx7zne2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjd9zx7zne2o#0 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:50:17 GMT

Live Nation sees strong ticket sales as monopoly lawsuit looms

The entertainment giant's revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgqgvxz27z7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The entertainment giant's revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgqgvxz27z7o#1 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:09:51 GMT

New Year's sport supplement buying drives January retail sales surge

Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78x7jwjg4no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78x7jwjg4no#0 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:23:36 GMT

Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history

The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2x3nlxg9jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2x3nlxg9jo#1 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:44:48 GMT

Asos co-founder dies after Thailand balcony fall

Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8w0n061ryo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8w0n061ryo#0 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:52:13 GMT

UK government finances better than expected in January

The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93w4egd3gzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93w4egd3gzo#4 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:16:46 GMT

UK government finances better than expected in January

The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93w4egd3gzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93w4egd3gzo#0 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:16:46 GMT

The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic

Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg1dl410q9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg1dl410q9o#1 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:08:29 GMT

US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%

Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgk2d7yxm2zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgk2d7yxm2zo#1 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:05:32 GMT

Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner

Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr2gm4y4ygo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr2gm4y4ygo#0 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:03:06 GMT

Closing factory workers paid to help at food bank

Dutch coffee-making giant Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) will close its plant in Banbury this year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ge48zxjy1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Dutch coffee-making giant Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) will close its plant in Banbury this year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ge48zxjy1o#4 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:25:50 GMT

US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs

The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ge4yxwnlno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ge4yxwnlno#1 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:19:16 GMT

US and Indonesia sign deal to cut tariffs to 19%

Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgk2d7yxm2zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgk2d7yxm2zo#0 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:08:37 GMT

Warmer weather hits profits at British Gas owner

Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7g9ge2lr2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7g9ge2lr2o#1 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:52:16 GMT

Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history

The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2x3nlxg9jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2x3nlxg9jo#0 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:44:48 GMT

Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot

The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jxevd8mdyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jxevd8mdyo#1 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:16:43 GMT

Why there's no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights

Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn71xyjpdl2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn71xyjpdl2o#1 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:43:37 GMT