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• New baby bank 'open to everybody' (2026-10-03 06:08:05)
  The facility offers essential items for free, including clothes for babies and small children.
• Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers (2026-10-03 05:27:43)
  Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect.
• G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat (2026-10-03 04:38:31)
  The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
• Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills (2026-10-03 03:47:32)
  Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
• G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat (2026-10-02 17:29:56)
  The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
• Watch: Why has UK diesel price hit an all time high? (2026-10-02 16:58:30)
  Diesel has now hit an average of £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC motoring group says, with petrol prices also rising.
• UK diesel price tops £2 a litre as G7 countries agree to release 100 million barrels of oil (2026-10-02 15:50:05)
  The £2 threshold was crossed as the group of advanced economies agreed to a substantial release of fuel reserves.
• UK diesel prices top £2 a litre for first time, RAC says (2026-10-02 15:50:05)
  The rise in global oil prices has been pushing up the pump prices of petrol and diesel in the UK.
• US jobs market sees sharp slowdown ahead of midterm elections (2026-10-02 14:30:48)
  Unemployment rose slightly as American employers paused hiring with midterm elections just a month away.
• US jobs market sees sharp slowdown in September (2026-10-02 13:56:36)
  Unemployment rose slightly as American employers paused hiring with midterm elections just a month away.
• Why UK diesel prices have breached the £2 per litre mark (2026-10-02 13:38:22)
  The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at an all-time high of 200.01p, according to the RAC motoring body.
• New free repair shop to launch in Oxford (2026-10-02 13:17:48)
  Organisers hope the initiative will attract enough interest to continue on a monthly basis.
• Sky-high fuel prices push costs up on customers and charities (2026-10-02 11:36:08)
  Growing fuel costs are leading to an increase in costs for charities and other businesses.
• UK diesel price hits £2 a litre as US calls for Europe to release more stocks (2026-10-02 11:17:31)
  The RAC says diesel price rises are showing no signs of slowing, "heaping more misery" onto drivers.
• No more cereal at the end of the aisle? New rules in Scotland's supermarkets (2026-10-02 10:47:07)
  Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.
• Diesel prices in NI at highest level since Iran war began (2026-10-02 09:02:21)
  The average price of a litre of diesel hit 193.3p this week, according to NI Consumer Council data.
• Why are minimum alcohol prices going up? (2026-10-02 08:23:31)
  The minimum price of alcohol (MUP) in Wales has risen by 30%.
• OpenAI fires workers for 'mishandling sensitive information' (2026-10-02 08:20:32)
  The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.
• US pressures Europe to release diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban (2026-10-02 08:16:32)
  President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of the November elections.
• Lorry training firm 'riding out' record diesel price (2026-10-02 05:33:54)
  Fuel prices have been steadily rising since the US-Iran war began in February.
• Move to stop charges for parents to sit by children on flights (2026-10-02 03:55:17)
  The government says sitting together can currently cost a parent and child up to £104 on a return journey.
• OpenAI fires workers for mishandling 'sensitive information' (2026-10-02 01:34:56)
  The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.
• Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery (2026-10-01 23:45:06)
  The man was beaten with hammers until he transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds of cryptocurrency.
• 'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions (2026-10-01 23:00:06)
  A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.
• The wealthy Cuban Americans ready and waiting for Havana to fall (2026-10-01 23:00:05)
  Cuban exiles in Florida are increasingly hopeful that regime change in Cuba is now on the horizon.
• US says Europe should ready fuel supplies as Trump threatens diesel ban (2026-10-01 22:21:16)
  President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of the November elections.
• US pressures Europe over diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban (2026-10-01 22:21:16)
  President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of the November elections.
• UK in talks with EU partners over fuel reserves after Trump diesel threat (2026-10-01 21:14:13)
  President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.
• What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo (2026-10-01 20:51:09)
  Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years.
• Business Daily (2026-10-01 20:30:00)
  Protests about 87-year-old Mariacarmen Abascal's eviction reignited the housing debate
• PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions (2026-10-01 18:38:22)
  Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.
• HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case (2026-10-01 18:21:22)
  The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.
• Thames Water apologises after £145,000 customer billing mistake (2026-10-01 18:09:16)
  The firm has apologised to the family.
• UK in talks with EU partners to release strategic fuel reserves if needed, BBC understands (2026-10-01 17:27:37)
  President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US.
• 'We must keep going' says charity hit by fuel prices (2026-10-01 16:12:12)
  Both petrol and diesel prices have risen by a third or more in just the past seven months.
• Is it time to ditch premium bonds? (2026-10-01 15:28:18)
  Martin Lewis says though they are the UK's most popular form of savings, not everybody benefits from them.Martin explains who premium bonds are best for, and who they aren’t so good for.
• Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage' (2026-10-01 11:44:40)
  Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.
• Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names (2026-10-01 11:37:46)
  The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.
• The Bottom Line (2026-10-01 11:30:00)
  How does the antiques industry work and is it accurately portrayed on television shows?
• Pension tops £16,000 a year after 4.7% increase (2026-10-01 10:08:58)
  The full pension rises by £734 a year, or about £14 a week, the Government of Jersey says.
• Energy bills are rising by £60 a year - here's what you can do about it (2026-10-01 07:08:22)
  Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.
• Energy bills are rising by £60 a year - here's how you can bring that down (2026-10-01 07:08:22)
  Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.
• Fuel prices leave people asking 'what can we do?' (2026-10-01 05:24:53)
  Record fuel prices across the country have left people in the South looking for ways to cope.
• 'We're still cold paying £300 a month energy bills' (2026-10-01 05:23:08)
  Redditch residents say they are worried they will not be able to afford heating.
• AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns (2026-10-01 04:03:17)
  Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".
• The AI telling farmers when to harvest (2026-09-30 23:02:21)
  Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
• Vape prices to rise as new tax takes effect (2026-09-30 23:02:11)
  Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products.
• Vape tax comes into effect - but prices won't rise yet (2026-09-30 23:02:11)
  Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products.
• Energy bills are going up - here's what you can do about it (2026-09-30 23:01:32)
  Household energy bills have risen again but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.
• Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn (2026-09-30 21:40:31)
  The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.
• The volunteers baking birthday cakes for children (2026-09-30 14:14:24)
  The Hampshire group says it has seen a rise in demand and it needs more volunteer bakers.
• Greggs to cut 740 jobs and close factories (2026-09-30 12:54:22)
  High street bakery brand Greggs has announced plans to shut four of its factories and cut 740 jobs.
• Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests (2026-09-30 11:25:12)
  The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
• Pie shop owner gets reply from Andy Burnham (2026-09-30 10:29:13)
  Chorley businessman, Paul Bowen received a reply from Prime Minister Andy Burnham, after posting a video on social media about the closure of one of his shops due to the state of the high street.
• Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey (2026-09-30 10:20:20)
  AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.
• Africa's richest man to launch Kenya oil refinery despite land protests (2026-09-30 09:49:53)
  The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
• Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs (2026-09-30 08:59:14)
  The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".
• People troll my DIY but they just spur me on (2026-09-30 07:27:11)
  Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.
• Doubters spur me on: why more women are taking up DIY (2026-09-30 07:27:11)
  Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.
• Drop in donations puts community pantry at risk (2026-09-30 05:25:52)
  St Paul's Pantry in Norton Lees say things are looking "pretty grim" without support.
• Risks being taken with heating oil orders, firm says (2026-09-30 05:08:19)
  Customers in Berkshire and Hampshire are leaving it late to refill their tanks, an oil firm says.
• Facing the future without the 'bank of mum and dad' (2026-09-30 04:56:57)
  Young people struggling to make ends meet respond to the government's Your First Home scheme.
• Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit (2026-09-30 04:01:52)
  The meeting at the White House came as some tech bosses and experts have called for tighter rules around AI.
• OpenAI unveils AI assistant 'dots' while safety worries delay new model (2026-09-29 23:47:10)
  Sam Altman spoke in San Francisco during OpenAI’s annual event for tech developers.
• Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons (2026-09-29 23:15:29)
  Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.
• The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US (2026-09-29 23:06:50)
  Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.
• 'I like proving people wrong': The women taking up DIY and plumbing (2026-09-29 23:06:14)
  Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.
• Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all conventional food (2026-09-29 23:06:06)
  The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".
• Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all meals (2026-09-29 23:06:06)
  The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".
• Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years (2026-09-29 23:03:13)
  A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.
• OpenAI agents get rebrand - as 'dots' - while safety worries delay new model (2026-09-29 19:17:43)
  Sam Altman spoke in San Francisco during OpenAI’s yearly event for tech developers.
• Soho House venue under investigation for food safety (2026-09-29 19:10:06)
  A former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.
• Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care (2026-09-29 17:39:06)
  The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
• Oura pulls $15bn stock market listing days after announcement (2026-09-29 17:17:07)
  The wearable technology company had been expected to list its shares in the US.
• Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble (2026-09-29 16:43:39)
  I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.
• Burnham says public body will invest in electricity grid (2026-09-29 15:14:39)
  The prime minister said he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
• US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy takes effect as trade war drags on (2026-09-29 13:38:06)
  It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume.
• More free nursery hours proposed in budget (2026-09-29 10:50:22)
  The government releases its proposed budget with "targeted measures" to help families.
• What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it? (2026-09-29 09:42:10)
  The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
• Want to become an influencer? There's a £30,000 degree for that (2026-09-29 07:02:07)
  Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?
• I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why (2026-09-29 07:02:07)
  Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?
• Food waste charity gets grant for rising costs (2026-09-29 05:26:50)
  The charity received a £60,000 grant, over three years, from Shrewsbury Town Council.
• Apprentice star tells PM why pie shop is closing (2026-09-29 05:10:53)
  Paul Bowen says a rise in employer's National Insurance was "the tipping edge" to him closing a pie shop.
• Proposed budget 'a step in the right direction' (2026-09-29 05:05:02)
  The government releases its proposed budget with "targeted measures" to help families.
• Channel Islands fuel prices set to rise again (2026-09-29 05:00:36)
  The increases could mean mean diesel costing more than £2 per litre.
• US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on (2026-09-29 04:10:33)
  It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume.
• OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns (2026-09-29 01:51:25)
  OpenAI also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.
• Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid (2026-09-28 23:35:53)
  The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
• Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk (2026-09-28 23:10:13)
  Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.
• Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it? (2026-09-28 23:10:06)
  Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.
• What a US diesel export ban could mean for you (2026-09-28 18:18:30)
  The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.
• Aldi boss says some loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers (2026-09-28 17:45:52)
  Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.
• Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers (2026-09-28 17:45:52)
  Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.
• UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban (2026-09-28 17:00:52)
  John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.
• UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister (2026-09-28 16:47:53)
  Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.
• What is the Budget and what could be in it? (2026-09-28 14:29:49)
  Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.
• Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor (2026-09-28 13:32:46)
  John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.
• Four ways to keep your energy bills down (2026-09-28 13:07:08)
  Household energy bills are due to rise again in October but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.
• Why UK diesel prices have hit an all-time high (2026-09-28 11:50:18)
  The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.
• Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit (2026-09-28 11:16:08)
  Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.
• UK diesel price hits all-time high, RAC says (2026-09-28 10:00:18)
  The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar.
• UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says (2026-09-28 10:00:18)
  The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar due to disruption of global oil supplies.
• Childminder facing 'severe financial burden' as heating oil costs rise (2026-09-28 09:01:12)
  The war in Iran is having a practical impact on people across the island as energy prices continue to climb.
• You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it (2026-09-28 08:21:54)
  Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.
• You need £17,000 for a first home - here are 4 ways to do it (2026-09-28 07:40:32)
  Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.
• Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge (2026-09-28 07:38:21)
  Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.
• How much is in your savings account? (2026-09-28 05:22:50)
  From £65 to $60,000 - we talk savings with people in East London's Brick Lane.
• How waste food helps families through the week (2026-09-28 05:15:22)
  The scheme runs in schools across the West Midlands, including Birmingham and Walsall.
• Uni student living at home 'wasn't ready' to move away (2026-09-28 05:07:17)
  A third of students starting courses are living at home, the University of Gloucestershire says.
• Tourism tax needs to be more flexible in Wales, warns expert (2026-09-28 05:04:54)
  Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd councils have all put a pause on introducing the nightly tourist tax.
• Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March (2026-09-28 03:05:50)
  The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.
• You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to do it (2026-09-27 23:20:43)
  Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.
• My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die (2026-09-27 23:05:53)
  Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
• Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech (2026-09-27 23:01:47)
  The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.
• Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow (2026-09-27 11:22:32)
  Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn
• Baby bank's urgent appeal as demand for help grows (2026-09-27 07:54:19)
  The founder of Leeds Baby Bank says the charity has seen a "massive" increase in referrals recently.
• Faisal Islam: The two big calls the chancellor has to make ahead of the Budget (2026-09-26 23:00:42)
  He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.
• Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make (2026-09-26 23:00:42)
  He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.
• The ecstasy of buying our first home was short-lived after we found 150 faults (2026-09-26 20:52:15)
  Getting the keys to a new home felt like a dream come true, until this couple found 150 faults.
• Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years (2026-09-26 16:32:42)
  The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".
• Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them? (2026-09-25 08:31:56)
  Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
• X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones? (2026-09-24 23:03:53)
  Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
• How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom (2026-09-23 23:12:22)
  Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.
• Spain battles climate change on several fronts (2026-09-22 09:11:48)
  A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
• The virtual worlds where robots are trained (2026-09-17 23:00:47)
  Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
• Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm? (2026-09-16 23:18:47)
  Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.
• The extreme engineering of aircraft windows (2026-09-15 23:19:38)
  Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.
• Can Europe recharge its battery industry? (2026-09-10 23:05:47)
  Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
• I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why (2026-09-10 23:04:30)
  Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.
• Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over (2026-09-09 23:17:33)
  AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
• Should promotion depend on how workers use AI? (2026-09-08 23:05:23)
  More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
• 'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work (2026-09-08 09:00:28)
  The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
• Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption (2026-09-05 23:20:00)
  Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
• From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom (2026-09-04 05:09:02)
  Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
• What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills? (2026-08-26 10:52:02)
  The regulator Ofgem says the price cap will increase by 4% in October for millions of households.
• Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters (2026-07-22 23:51:24)
  Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
• Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension (2026-06-30 23:05:19)
  Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

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