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Friday, December 12, 2025

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

UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.

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Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules

California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain

Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.

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Tube fares to go up by 5.8% in 2026

Most increases will be 20p or less and bus and tram fares will be frozen, the mayor of London says.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves

The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".

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Date set for challenge over second Gatwick runway

A legal challenge over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport will be heard over four days.

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Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union

One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China

Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.

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Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery

The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.

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Monday, December 8, 2025

Can Japan get more female business leaders?

The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

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Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine

The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its "deceptive" blue tick badges.

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Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money

The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart

Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.

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What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?

Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax

Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

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My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation

The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

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Friday, December 5, 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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Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed

Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

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Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns

Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration

Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.

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Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests

Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

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Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden

Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.

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What is happening to gas and electricity prices?

Customers will pay for investment in Britain's energy networks, but should save from other changes.

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Airbus to inspect some planes over 'quality issue' with panels

It comes days after thousands of Airbus planes were grounded for an urgent software update.

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Tax rises and tighter spending to hold back UK growth, OECD says

Growth in the UK economy is expected to slow next year, an influential global policy group predicts.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error

The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.

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Costco sues Trump administration for 'full refund' of tariffs

Two lower courts have already ruled against President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.

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Monday, December 1, 2025

Try 'reverse advent calendar' says foodbank

The public is being asked to donate 24 items in December to help make up Christmas hampers.

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E-commerce platform breach exposes nearly 34 million customers' data

Retail giant Coupang is often described as South Korea's equivalent of Amazon.com.

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Get a £40 voucher for attending money session

Let's Talk Money sessions will be held in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole and Withernsea.

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

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