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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Court documents shed new light on UK-Apple row over user data

The document suggests the government may still want access despite US officials saying it had dropped the demand.

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'It's a chaotic mess': UK firms warn over US small parcel tax

The US scraps its de-minimis exemption, meaning no more duty-free entry of small parcels to the US.

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Saturday, August 30, 2025

'Gringos out!': Mexicans protest against tourists and gentrification

Locals in Mexico City are unhappy about being priced out of central neighbourhoods.

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Friday, August 29, 2025

Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits

A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.

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Value of small parcels from China to UK doubles to £3bn as Shein sales soar

Parcels from China that are exempt from UK import tax more than doubled in value to £3bn last year.

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

'We'll turn freezers off due to energy price rise'

Sark islanders react to Monday's energy price rise, including a shop worker who will turn off freezers.

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Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced

The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Four ways to keep your energy bills down

Household energy bills are due to rise again in October but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

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US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel scraps new logo after backlash

US President Donald Trump was among those criticising the company for unveiling a new, minimalistic version of its logo.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Schools, care homes and sports clubs sold off to pay spiralling council debt

Hundreds of council-owned buildings being sold as local authorities seek to reduce debts of £122bn.

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Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40

He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.

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Monday, August 25, 2025

Evergrande: Why should I care about the crisis-hit Chinese property giant?

The stricken company's shares have been removed from the Hong Kong stock market.

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TFW you're doing a food shop, but something's not right

TFW you're doing a food shop, but something's not right

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Canada to drop some of its retaliatory tariffs on the US

The move comes after the two countries blew past a self-imposed deadline to reach a trade agreement.

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Sunday, August 24, 2025

TikTok puts hundreds of UK content moderator jobs at risk

The firm says it's planning to relocate work to its other offices in Europe and invest more in AI.

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UK's third-largest steelworks collapses into government control

Hundreds of Liberty Steel workers in Rotherham and Sheffield face an uncertain future.

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Revolution Beauty to 'reset' after sale falls through

Co-founders Adam Minto and Tom Allsworth will return to the troubled brand after plummeting sales.

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Friday, August 22, 2025

Average five-year mortgage at lowest level since 2023

The average five-year fixed rate is now 4.99%, falling below 5% for the first time since 2023.

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The shop making people laugh for nearly 100 years

Hull's iconic Dinsdale's joke shop has remained pretty much untouched for almost a century.

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

Sentencing for man who dodged 113 train tickets delayed

Charles Brohiri was granted bail despite clocking up £30,000 in penalty fares.

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Government prepares to take over UK's third-largest steelworks

Managers have been lined up to take control in a bid to protect 1,500 jobs at the Yorkshire plant.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Foodbank manager surprised at high demand for service

The new manager Gloucester Foodbank said she was unaware of how many people still need help.

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Why are food prices still going up?

Food and drink prices have risen by 4.9% over the last year, according to ONS inflation data.

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Devon charity offers free school uniforms all year

Staff said they were giving away items in an effort to reduce the cost of living for customers.

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Empty homes are on the rise. So why aren't they being used to solve the housing shortage?

There are almost 720,000 empty homes in England. And many more on social housing waiting lists - so why aren't we better using one to help solve the other, and is it a case of a missed opportunity?

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

'Unaffordable' rents well over a third of income

Bristol and Bath are now in the top 20 least affordable places to rent in England, the ONS says.

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People buying less fast food as grocery prices remain high

But shoppers were still buying branded groceries instead of opting for cheaper, own-brand alternatives.

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Monday, August 18, 2025

Greeting customers deters shoplifters, police say

Lancashire Police issues advice for shop owners as shoplifting levels have "spiralled".

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Nerd glasses and friendship necklaces: Claire's was heaven until Shein came along

As the future of the chain hangs in the balance, what made tweenagers fall in love with its quirky charm?

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Sunday, August 17, 2025

Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.

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Iceland offers £1 reward for reporting shoplifters

The company estimates that shoplifting costs its business around £20m each year.

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The US economy is a puzzle but the pieces aren't fitting together

Can the world's largest economy skirt damage from tariffs?

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Saturday, August 16, 2025

Yellow stickers and fridge hacks: How to feed children for less in the holidays

Parents share their tips for cooking up extra meals without overspending at the supermarket.

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Friday, August 15, 2025

US wholesale prices jump in July as tariffs hit

US producers raised prices at the fastest pace in more than three years last month, stoking concerns about higher prices for consumers.

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UK economic growth slows but beats forecasts

The economy expanded by 0.3% in the April-to-June period, ahead of economists' expectations.

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Why is UK inflation still rising?

UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Families 'struggling to feed children in holidays'

Newquay Foodbank says one in four children were at risk of needing a food bank out of term-time.

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'Cryptocrash king' Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud

The South Korean former tech executive co-founded Singapore-based cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Drivers warned about scam car finance payout calls

The watchdog is setting up a compensation scheme for motorists sold unlawful car finance deals.

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Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China chip sales to US

The chip giants will hand revenues to the US government in exchange for licences to export to China.

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Monday, August 11, 2025

Musk's Tesla applies to supply power to British homes

If approved by the energy watchdog Ofgem, it would allow the US firm to take on the UK's dominant suppliers.

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Is super skinny back? UK sees rise in ad complaints over thin models

Zara, M&S and Next had ads banned over models that look "unhealthily thin" - is size zero making a comeback

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Sunday, August 10, 2025

Mandalorian actress settles lawsuit with Disney over firing

Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk.

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Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties

The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race.

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The Interview

Suranjana Tewari speaks to John Denton about tariffs and the uncertainty they create

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

Uniform swap gets bigger venue due to popularity

The Great Big Hornsea Uniform Swap was held at East Riding Leisure Hornsea.

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Friday, August 8, 2025

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate To 4%

Bank of England cuts interest rate from 4.25% to 4%

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Chocolatiers 'tried everything' to keep cafe open

Chocolate prices have risen by 17.7% in the year to May – adding to the troubles faced by the cafe.

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

What the interest rate cut means for you

Changes to the Bank's base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates.

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Apple to invest $100bn after pressure from Trump

The president had been pressing Apple to do more of its manufacturing in the US.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Chinese nationals charged with exporting Nvidia AI chips to China

Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang are accused of exporting the chips from the US to China through Singapore and Malaysia.

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WhatsApp deletes over 6.8m accounts linked to scams, Meta says

Many of the accounts were linked to criminal groups operating in South East Asia, the social media giant said.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

'I feel deflated by court's car finance ruling'

Andrew Wrench says he feels "let down" after losing his case at the Supreme Court.

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Families pushed out of work due to childcare costs

Many parents are choosing not to work to be able to care for their children, a report finds.

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Monday, August 4, 2025

Could I get car finance compensation?

A court ruling could lead to millions claiming compensation over being mis-sold car finance deals.

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Sunday, August 3, 2025

Tech manufacturing has powered Asia - now it's a casualty of Trump's tariffs

Trump's tariffs in his first term took aim at China - but this time they are going beyond.

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Council opens food voucher scheme for summer

Kent County Council says that eligible residents will receive a one-off payment of £90 towards food.

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Saturday, August 2, 2025

UK oil refinery ends production, officials say

The site near Immingham was taken over by the Official Receiver in June and no buyer has been found.

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Car finance payouts have been limited, but lenders aren't off the hook

Lenders no longer face the prospect of having to pay £30bn to £40bn to aggrieved car buyers, but the industry still faces hefty payouts.

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Friday, August 1, 2025

Millions denied car finance payouts after Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court partially upholds an appeal from lenders, who had faced potentially paying compensation to millions of motorists.

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Six things that may cost Americans more after Trump's tariffs

Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

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Fighting The Crime Gangs Taking Over The High Street

The BBC investigates the challenges of closing high street shops selling illegal tobacco

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Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech

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