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• Could Bill Gates and political tussles overshadow AI safety debate in Delhi? (2026-02-17 11:35:09)
  As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.
• Budget sees largest ever personal allowance rise (2026-02-17 11:01:37)
  Treasury Minister Chris Thomas's budget sees the tax-free allowance rise by £2,250 to £17,000.
• UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years (2026-02-17 09:01:58)
  It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.
• Royal Mail given two weeks to respond to claims it is prioritising parcels (2026-02-17 08:48:47)
  MPs have raised "significant concerns" about reports of "failures in service" at the company.
• Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay? (2026-02-17 07:10:15)
  Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.
• Royal Mail allegedly 'choosing not to deliver letters', MP claims (2026-02-17 06:46:53)
  Royal Mail has been accused of prioritising delivery of parcels and packages over letters, but it has denied this.
• Restaurants raising prices 'to keep doors open' (2026-02-17 06:07:29)
  The Pavilion took to social media to reveal cost pressures
• Hyatt Hotels chairman steps down over Jeffrey Epstein ties (2026-02-17 04:16:40)
  Billionaire Thomas Pritzker said he had exercised "terrible judgement" in keeping contact with Epstein.
• The tech bros might show more humility in Delhi – but will they make AI any safer? (2026-02-17 00:12:58)
  As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.
• Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood (2026-02-17 00:03:10)
  Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
• Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down (2026-02-16 19:22:44)
  The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
• 'Significant' personal tax allowance rise on cards (2026-02-16 15:54:18)
  The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a "significant rise" in personal allowances.
• Spud truck handing out free meals to families (2026-02-16 11:17:40)
  The truck is supporting those who can not afford meals outside of school term-time.
• Lloyds boss says bank has listened to concerns over use of staff data in pay talks (2026-02-16 11:15:02)
  The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.
• Lloyds boss accepts concern over use of staff data in pay talks (2026-02-16 11:15:02)
  The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.
• Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans (2026-02-16 10:32:53)
  Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their furtures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.
• Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain (2026-02-16 09:50:58)
  The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
• Schools project to understand impact of poverty (2026-02-16 06:42:22)
  A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.
• Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say (2026-02-16 06:01:25)
  Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.
• Never mind cod, it's tilapia and chips please (2026-02-16 05:48:51)
  Two fish and chip shops in Fenland are trying lesser known varieties of fish as cod prices soar.
• ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat (2026-02-16 03:47:49)
  Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.
• Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal (2026-02-16 01:44:55)
  Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design.
• The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home (2026-02-16 01:36:46)
  Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.
• Trump has big plans for Venezuela's oil but are they feasible? (2026-02-16 00:29:21)
  The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
• Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable (2026-02-15 18:33:57)
  The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.
• Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns trade unions group (2026-02-15 15:32:19)
  The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.
• Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns union (2026-02-15 12:10:22)
  The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.
• Last chance for pensioners to get free air fryers (2026-02-15 07:46:20)
  The council has handed out 15,000 free air fryers help people with the cost of living.
• Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth? (2026-02-15 00:01:21)
  With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.
• Craft beer maker Brewdog put up for sale (2026-02-14 12:08:35)
  Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.
• Rising vet costs leave charity with £400k bill (2026-02-14 08:17:08)
  The group, based in Solihull and Wolverhampton, says its vet bills are costing them more.
• Is dining out dying out? (2026-02-14 01:26:44)
  The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money.
• Are families being priced out of restaurants? (2026-02-14 01:26:44)
  The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money.
• Heathrow not crowded but people walk in 'wrong place', says boss (2026-02-13 22:32:05)
  Chief executive Thomas Woldbye says Europeans and Brits keep "crashing into each other" because they walk on different sides.
• Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash (2026-02-13 21:09:19)
  A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices.
• Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact (2026-02-13 19:03:34)
  Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.
• Head of Dubai-based ports giant quits after Epstein links revealed (2026-02-13 16:29:04)
  Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s exit comes after files showed he appears to have exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein.
• Why you should consider switching bank accounts (2026-02-13 15:49:11)
  Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.
• Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall (2026-02-13 15:00:36)
  Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.
• Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years (2026-02-13 14:23:51)
  Yuko Yamaguchi oversaw the feline character's rise to to global icon status.
• AirAsia accused by artist for allegedly using his work without consent (2026-02-13 07:52:56)
  A Penang-based street artist says his work has been "reproduced" as part of a livery on an aircraft
• Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark (2026-02-13 02:29:17)
  Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.
• Costs from Trump's tariffs paid mainly by US firms and consumers, NY Fed says (2026-02-13 01:07:59)
  Last year, collective import tariff rates on various goods coming into the US more than tripled.
• AI coding platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked (2026-02-13 00:19:30)
  Vibe-coding tools - which let people without coding skills create apps using AI - are exploding in popularity.
• Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say (2026-02-13 00:05:55)
  The Advantage Travel Partnerships says rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape".
• The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs? (2026-02-13 00:05:12)
  As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
• Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands (2026-02-13 00:04:16)
  Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
• US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials (2026-02-12 22:46:15)
  The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House's approach to policing big mergers and monopolies.
• FTC warns Apple over alleged lack of conservative news (2026-02-12 21:57:14)
  The tech giant is facing pressure over claims that its news app does not feature articles from conservative outlets.
• Trump revokes key climate ruling which he says has made cars pricier (2026-02-12 20:35:15)
  The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
• Tesco plans to give under-18s Clubcard access this year (2026-02-12 18:25:36)
  Consumer outlet Which? has been campaigning on access to loyalty schemes, calling it a "huge win for shoppers".
• Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland (2026-02-12 17:42:34)
  Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.
• Salmon exports remain high but Scotch whisky falls (2026-02-12 16:59:51)
  Scottish salmon exports increased in tonnage by 9%, while the volume of Scotch whisky exports dropped by 4.3%.
• Probe ordered into Daily Mail owner's £500m takeover of Telegraph (2026-02-12 16:40:57)
  Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.
• 'Tens of thousands' affected by law firm collapse (2026-02-12 15:59:10)
  The Solicitors Regulation Authority say an investigation into PM Law's collapse is ongoing.
• Daily Mail owner's £500m takeover of Telegraph faces probe (2026-02-12 15:17:55)
  Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.
• Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money? (2026-02-12 14:11:55)
  The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
• Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass (2026-02-12 14:03:10)
  "We are sorry," says operator after plan to restrict queuing access for people with autism, ADHD and anxiety sparked criticism.
• Reeves says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growth (2026-02-12 12:58:49)
  The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.
• The Bottom Line (2026-02-12 12:30:00)
  Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?
• AI researcher says 'world is in peril' and quits to study poetry (2026-02-12 12:21:10)
  It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.
• AI safety leader says 'world is in peril' and quits to study poetry (2026-02-12 12:21:10)
  It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.
• Civil service pension backlog 'overwhelmed' Capita, boss says (2026-02-12 12:20:12)
  Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.
• UK economy grew by 'subdued' 0.1% at end of 2025 (2026-02-12 11:16:27)
  Manufacturing was the main driver of growth during the final three months of the year, official figures show.
• Russia orders block on WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown (2026-02-12 10:15:47)
  WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".
• UK economy grew by 0.1% in final quarter of 2025 (2026-02-12 07:10:03)
  Manufacturing was the main driver of growth during the final three months of the year, official figures show.
• 'I racked up £145k of debt' - Pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar (2026-02-12 06:15:40)
  With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.
• Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown (2026-02-12 03:57:46)
  WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".
• Instagram boss: 16 hours of daily use is 'problematic,' not addiction (2026-02-12 01:19:57)
  Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.
• Instagram boss says 16 hours of daily use is 'problematic' not addiction (2026-02-12 01:19:57)
  Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.
• Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge (2026-02-12 00:04:53)
  Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.
• The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable? (2026-02-12 00:00:05)
  The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
• Instagram boss: Too much social media use is 'personal thing' (2026-02-11 22:32:22)
  Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.
• Sarah Ferguson asked Epstein for bankruptcy advice while he was in jail, emails suggest (2026-02-11 21:23:47)
  Emails appear to show the desperate measures Ferguson considered to rescue her finances.
• Instagram head questioned in social media addiction trial (2026-02-11 18:00:40)
  Instagram's longtime lead Adam Mosseri arrived on Wednesday at a courtroom in Los Angeles.
• Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches (2026-02-11 17:08:22)
  The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.
• Would you pay £7.50 for a pint of Guinness? (2026-02-11 17:04:36)
  A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.
• Serial rail fare evader fined £3,600 over 112 unpaid tickets (2026-02-11 15:07:25)
  Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.
• US jobs see surprise growth in January after weak 2025 (2026-02-11 14:49:19)
  Employers added a greater than expected 130,000 jobs in January, according to the latest figures.
• US job market undergoes surprise growth in January after weak 2025 (2026-02-11 14:49:19)
  Employers added a greater-than-expected 130,000 jobs in January, according to the latest figures.
• Oatly loses long-running 'milk' battle with dairy lobby (2026-02-11 14:05:07)
  The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term 'milk' to market its products.
• More than 180 survivors engaged in Harrods abuse redress scheme (2026-02-11 12:12:45)
  The late Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual harassment during his time as owner.
• What's driving Northern Ireland's falling fuel prices? (2026-02-11 09:58:55)
  As petrol prices fall to their lowest levels in five years, BBC News NI takes a look at what's behind the drop.
• Children bombarded with weight loss drug ads online, says commissioner (2026-02-11 09:49:13)
  The Children's Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned.
• Disney advert banned for showing 'disturbing' severed body (2026-02-11 00:07:54)
  Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and "visually distinct from a human".
• 'Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top (2026-02-11 00:02:33)
  Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff
• Ford says it took an extra $900m tariff hit last year (2026-02-10 23:23:36)
  The US carmaker's tariff costs were higher than expected because of a change to the Trump administration's tariff relief program.
• US consumer spending slowed in December - Is it a warning for the economy? (2026-02-10 18:32:08)
  Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown.
• Wrapped helps Spotify add users despite artists' criticism over fees (2026-02-10 18:02:02)
  The Swedish music giant saw record users despite artists saying they aren't paid enough to put their music on the platform.
• Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win? (2026-02-10 16:07:07)
  What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
• Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim (2026-02-10 12:44:43)
  The UK's markets regulator says the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy".
• Wegovy maker sues rival over 'knock-off' weight-loss drugs (2026-02-10 11:53:19)
  Novo Nordisk says Hims & Hers' drugs breach its patent; Hims & Hers calls the lawsuit a "blatant attack".
• BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide (2026-02-10 11:07:26)
  The oil giant also suspends its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.
• BP profits fall after oil prices drop (2026-02-10 08:45:24)
  The oil giant also says it is suspending its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.
• More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction (2026-02-10 08:39:42)
  The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
• How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland (2026-02-10 06:25:21)
  Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
• US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs (2026-02-10 02:34:28)
  The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.
• Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech (2026-02-10 00:03:12)
  Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
• Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy? (2026-02-09 23:02:34)
  Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce.
• Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears (2026-02-09 22:20:07)
  The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles
• Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores (2026-02-09 21:57:51)
  Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales.
• Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets (2026-02-08 23:01:52)
  Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.
• Kids can be the harshest critics… (2026-02-06 16:22:42)
  The candidates test their story on a group of kids.
• Should you overpay your mortgage or save? (2026-02-06 16:03:33)
  Martin Lewis explains.
• Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails (2026-02-06 12:31:06)
  The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.
• Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project (2026-02-05 14:40:55)
  The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.
• The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak (2026-02-04 13:42:07)
  Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.
• The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus (2026-02-03 23:04:49)
  Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.
• The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse (2026-01-11 01:26:18)
  There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
• Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas (2025-12-22 00:03:12)
  Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
• Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? (2025-11-29 15:14:47)
  Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
• Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? (2025-11-25 00:00:03)
  Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
• The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis (2025-11-21 08:03:37)
  Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

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