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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

YouTube to pay $24.5m to settle Trump lawsuit over Capitol riot

The streaming giant is the last company to settle with the president after suspending his account in the wake of the 6 January attack in 2021.

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How much gas and electricity does a typical household use?

Typical gas and electricity bills will rise slightly in October when a new energy price cap begins.

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Port Talbot's green future takes shape a year after closure

A year after the blast furnaces were switched off, work on a new electric arc furnace is under way.

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Monday, September 29, 2025

Rescue deal saves 156 Claire's stores and 1,000 jobs

Modella Capital has agreed to purchase "substantially most" of Claire's UK.

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Reeves to guarantee paid work for young people unemployed for 18 months

The chancellor will commit to "the abolition of long-term youth unemployment" in her speech at Labour conference.

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How weight-loss injections are turning obesity into a wealth issue

With claims of a 'two-tier system', could it be that these drugs are exacerbating health inequalities?

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Government to guarantee £1.5bn Jaguar Land Rover loan after cyber shutdown

Ministers hope the loan, from a commercial bank and underwritten by the government, will give certainty to suppliers.

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Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some want to switch to a healthier crop - blueberries

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

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Trump announces new tariffs on drugs, trucks and kitchen cabinets

The US president said the move aims to help protect American manufacturers from foreign imports.

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Dad-of-three turns to food bank after job loss

Luke Harborne says his current situation is "really tough" and the food bank says he is not alone.

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Saturday, September 27, 2025

'At our library you can borrow drills, telescopes and life jackets'

The Library of Things is part of a growing trend for borrowing items rather than buying them.

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JLR suppliers with 'days of cash' left

Some businesses in the JLR supply chain have 'just seven to 10 days of cash left', an MP says.

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Friday, September 26, 2025

Rethink

Why understanding zero-sum thinking can help explain modern politics and attitudes.

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Ticketmaster agrees to better price information after Oasis complaints

The company will have to give fans more information, after an investigation into Oasis ticket sales.

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Customers' debt to energy suppliers soars to £4.4bn

More than a million households have no plan to pay off their energy debt, regulator Ofgem says.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Boss jailed for 15 years over deadly fire at S Korea battery plant

A blaze last year killed 23 people at an Aricell factory in Hwaseong city, about 45km south of Seoul.

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How much gas and electricity does a typical household use?

Typical gas and electricity bills will rise slightly in October when a new energy price cap begins.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Nvidia to invest $100bn in OpenAI

Nvidia says it will supply high-performance chips needed for OpenAI's data centres.

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When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

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Monday, September 22, 2025

Apple steps up war of words with European regulators

‘Unfair’ EU rules are delaying features for European users, the tech giant says.

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Bakery closes 12 of its 14 branches as costs rise

The chain's owners blame a rise in operating costs and "changes in customer spending habits".

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

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Sunday, September 21, 2025

'Labour must step up to help JLR supply chain'

Unite the Union has called on the government to implement a furlough scheme for supply chain workers.

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I spent $8,000 to get back to US after fears over Trump visa deadline

US officials later clarified current H-1B holders were unaffected but immigration lawyers already advised people to return.

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China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What's in it for them?

Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return.

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Brendan Carr's emboldened FCC takes on Trump's media foes

But it is unclear to what extent media companies might push back - at the potential expense of their bottom line.

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

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Friday, September 19, 2025

US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK as tech deal signed

The UK government hopes the investment will create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".

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Spike in donations from people leaving island

Charity says it has seen more donations and more people visiting its shop.

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Workers across France strike over budget cut plans

The widespread walkouts come less than a fortnight after the government collapsed over a proposed budget.

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Facebook owner unveils new AI-powered smart glasses

The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children.

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Air India crash victims' families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell

They accuse the manufacturers of doing "nothing" despite being aware of the plane's risks.

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Wednesday, September 17, 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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JLR supply chain staff told apply for universal credit, union claims

Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims.

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GSK pledges $30bn US investment as UK's pharma woes deepen

The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US.

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Will UK interest rates fall further?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Cafe owner helping others in memory of friend

Owner Sam Elliott says she gave up drugs after the death of her friend due to crack cocaine use.

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How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?

The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.

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Monday, September 15, 2025

South Korea to probe potential human rights abuses in US raid

More than 300 South Korean workers returned home on Friday after being held for a week in the US following the raid.

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US farmers are being squeezed - and it's testing their deep loyalty to Trump

Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade policy

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When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Unlimited contactless cards may lead to spending sprees

Spontaneous spending is likely to rise if the £100 limit on contactless cards is scrapped, academics say.

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Will farming under solar panels take off?

Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery shares surge on buyout reports

The reported bid would be for a business which includes news network CNN, HBO, and the film studio behind Barbie and Harry Potter.

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Jaguar Land Rover shutdown extended to next week

Staff in Solihull, Halewood and Wolverhampton have been told not to come into work until Wednesday.

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Hundreds of families to get school uniform cash

More than 1,000 students will be given a £50 uniform voucher, Hull City Council said.

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Klarna valued at $19bn in debut on Wall Street

The buy-now, pay-later firm raises nearly $1.4bn as its shares start trading publicly.

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Weleda launches inquiry into Nazi camp skin test claims

A new study alleges the skincare brand's product was used for human experiments by a Nazi doctor.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut

The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.

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Meta covered up potential child harms, whistleblowers claim

Meta denies the allegations and described the "claims at the heart" of the Senate hearing as "nonsense".

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Seven-year-old fundraiser incredible, says charity

Ophelia has raised £2,500 for Jersey charity Caring Cooks and is nominated for a BBC award.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Ferrari chair to do community service over tax case

John Elkann and two of his siblings will pay €183m to settle an Italian inheritance tax dispute.

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Car finance compensation should be paid next year

Millions of motorists are in line for payouts after being mis-sold loans to buy new and used cars.

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Jaguar Land Rover extends shutdown after cyber attack

The carmaker says it is working around the clock to restart its networks safely following the attack.

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Monday, September 8, 2025

Ministers dismiss calls to remove tax from food

A petition is seeking the removal of the Goods and Services Tax of 5% from food items.

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'It's getting harder and harder to run a pub'

A landlady is calling for government help for the hospitality sector.

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Market ructions and cabinet reshuffles will help shape Reeves' Budget

OBR spreadsheets, bond markets, and backbench unhappiness on cuts will all influence the chancellor's thinking.

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Sunday, September 7, 2025

The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking

Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?

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Market ructions and cabinet reshuffles will help shape Reeves' Budget

OBR spreadsheets, bond markets, and backbench unhappiness on cuts will all influence the chancellor's thinking.

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US job market weakens further in August, raising fears over economy

Employers added just 22,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%.

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Funding extension for school holiday club scheme

The government is funding another three years of the Time2Move programme for children.

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Friday, September 5, 2025

London Tube strike: All you need to know

London Underground services are set to face disruption from Sunday to Thursday.

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Martin Lewis: Act now to save on your energy bills

Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.

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Mixed picture for energy bills as SSE and Power NI confirm price changes

Gas prices will be dropping by over 8% in some areas while all Power NI electricity customers face a 4% increase.

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

American Eagle shares soar as Sydney Sweeney ads seen driving sales

The US actress was part of the company's controversial "Great Jeans" campaign which drew a backlash.

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Google told to pay $425m in privacy lawsuit

Google says the decision misunderstands how its products work, and it will appeal the ruling.

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Short guide to saving money for freshers - by students

Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Google avoids break-up but must share data with rivals

A case over the US tech giant's dominance in search allows it to hang on to its Chrome web browser.

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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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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

House price growth slows as calls mount over tax reform

The average home in the UK cost £271,079 in the year to August, according to Nationwide.

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Monday, September 1, 2025

US court rules many of Trump's global tariffs are illegal

The tariffs can remain in place until mid-October to allow the Trump administration time to request the Supreme Court take up the case.

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How coffee chains like Costa lost the matcha generation

Costa's owner Coca-Cola is reportedly looking to sell the chain as its popularity cools off. So has something gone wrong?

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

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