I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction

Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

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AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20

The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.

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Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules

The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.

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Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan

More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.

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'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites

So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

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School uniform swap shop 'saves money and tackles second hand clothes stigma'

A free initiative which started with one school four years ago now has more than 200 involved.

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Fundraiser launched to secure crafting shop future

"We don't want to give up, we want to keep making this work," say the owners.

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Barber offers free back-to-school haircuts

Guildford barber Sid Gumbrell says he wants to give back and help parents with the cost of living.

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Business Daily

Evergrande was at the heart of China’s property boom, and its dramatic collapse

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SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19% from October

The annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas will increase by almost £172.

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Unexpected chat between OpenAI agents led to Hugging Face hack

OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test.

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Much-loved ice cream shop to close after 106 years

The family-run shop has been a fixture in Brislington, Bristol since the 1920s.

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'End of an era' for ice cream shop open 106 years

The Tarr family say they are "devastated" to announce they will have to close due to rising costs.

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Energy prices to rise to three-year high

Energy bills for millions of households are expected to rise this winter to the highest level for three years

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Jersey earnings rise by 1.2% after inflation

Statistics Jersey says the increase is "slightly lower" than the long-term annual average.

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US-Canada trade war escalates as Trump threatens tariff hike on vehicles

Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".

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Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says

Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.

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Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner

Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving.

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'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms

Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.

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Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says

Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.

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Taxi drivers urge council to agree 8% fare hike

Taxi fares could rise by 8% to help drivers combat rising fuel prices and the cost of living.

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The teen entrepreneur transforming farm management

The app was designed to give farmers more time with their families by making the business more manageable.

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How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?

Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

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Illegal 'drip pricing' could add thousands to the cost of your holiday

The UK's consumer watchdog has opened an investigation into Trainline, RED Driving School, and Virgin Holidays.

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Wirral families supported with cost of school uniforms

For the past 14 years, Wirral Free Uniforms for Schools (FUSS) has provided good quality school uniforms for free, as many parents struggle to afford new uniforms for the coming term.

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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

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What is happening to UK prices?

UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.

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Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of Berkshire studios

The Berkshire film studio was previously home to iconic horror studio Hammer Films.

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Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel

The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

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Swansea Au Vodka reportedly in talks over £500m sale to BuzzBallz owner

Au Vodka co-owner Charlie Morgan earned infamy in 2013 after being kicked by the Chelsea footballer.

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Business Daily

Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step

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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

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How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220

New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

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US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs

A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

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Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs

Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.

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Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

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Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse

US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.

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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI

Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

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US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool

Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.

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Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year

The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.

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Business Daily

Guinness owner Diageo launches a reset after profits fall and shares slide

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Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house

A statement issued by the firm said "John lived a fantastic life full of laughter and hard work".

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'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men

Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

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Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months

The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

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The Global Story

Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?

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Business Daily

Europe's biggest business district in Paris is turning vacant office space into housing

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Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?

A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.

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Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?

The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

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Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?

The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

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How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub

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How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub

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Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK

No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".

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Business Daily

Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions?

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First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?

A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

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Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'

Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

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The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it

Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

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Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure

The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.

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Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence

The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

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Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about

People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.

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UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began

The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

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What happened to the internet?

Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of... broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?

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How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub

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Derelict former BHS site a 'continuing nightmare'

The former department store closed in 2016.

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Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'

Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.

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The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer

More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.

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Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?

Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.

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Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?

Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.

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India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

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Parents save on school uniforms at city swap shop

Parents take home school uniform for free at a pop-up that organisers hope can become a regular event.

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UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began

The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

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