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• 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".
• Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market? (2026-09-26 10:05:36)
  Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.
• Scottish drivers hit as diesel passes £2 a litre across the country (2026-09-26 08:05:30)
  Motoring organisation the RAC says it expects the average UK diesel price to hit a new record high over the weekend.
• Fuel costs putting off meal delivery driver applicants (2026-09-26 06:33:02)
  Maureen Bougeard says some prospective volunteers do not respond after learning about expenses.
• OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites (2026-09-26 02:50:56)
  OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.
• Diesel prices exceed £2 a litre at hundreds of forecourts across Scotland (2026-09-25 21:47:48)
  Motoring organisation the RAC says it expects the average UK diesel price to hit a new record high over the weekend.
• Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation (2026-09-25 20:13:53)
  Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.
• Man City found guilty of breaking financial rules (2026-09-25 20:11:12)
  Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.
• Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise (2026-09-25 18:43:45)
  Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise
• Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals (2026-09-25 16:00:44)
  His stake in DRJB Holdings has entitled him to almost half of its £85.5m in dividend payments.
• Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack (2026-09-25 13:56:16)
  Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.
• UK diesel price close to all-time high (2026-09-25 10:50:49)
  The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.
• US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X (2026-09-25 09:48:33)
  The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.
• Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues (2026-09-25 08:09:26)
  Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.
• Africa's richest man, Ethiopia and Djibouti to build $660m fuel pipeline (2026-09-25 06:48:07)
  The pipeline would strengthen energy security in landlocked Ethiopia, while creating jobs at Djibouti's port.
• Africa's richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti (2026-09-25 06:48:07)
  The pipeline would strengthen energy security in landlocked Ethiopia, while creating jobs at Djibouti's port.
• US and China must act as responsible powers together, Xi says as Trump toasts friendship at state dinner (2026-09-25 05:42:45)
  Trump said he and Xi had "never gotten along better" as he hosted the Chinese president at the lavish White House event.
• Farmers down 240 million litres of milk after heat (2026-09-25 05:30:13)
  Milk yield was affected by a series of extreme heatwaves which led to poor grazing conditions, researchers say.
• What's the smallest amount you'd ask a friend to pay back? (2026-09-25 05:28:27)
  We ask New Yorkers to share the smallest amount they'd ask a friend to pay back.
• We've proven people wrong - and now ship our gym equipment all over the world (2026-09-25 05:24:57)
  Northern Ireland's economic output, which is broadly equivalent to UK GDP, rose by 2.3% in the year to June.
• We ship our gym equipment all over the world (2026-09-25 05:24:57)
  Northern Ireland's economic output, which is broadly equivalent to UK GDP, rose by 2.3% in the year to June.
• Scam hotel booking sent family to Wetherspoon pub (2026-09-25 05:02:48)
  Which? says staff are turning away up to 20 tourists a day after scammers used the pub's address.
• 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?
• 'We're all broke': Would you chase a friend for £5? (2026-09-24 23:00:45)
  What's the smallest amount of money you would ask a friend to pay you back?
• Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack (2026-09-24 18:06:40)
  Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.
• Reported assaults on Britain's rail services rise by more than a third (2026-09-24 13:07:28)
  Recorded incidents of violence and harassment against passengers and rail workers showed a sharp increase in the year to March.
• Rolls-Royce signs 'multi-million' engine deal (2026-09-24 10:14:47)
  The order will see 18 engines built and maintained by the company from its Derby aerospace centre.
• What to think about when buying travel insurance (2026-09-24 10:05:26)
  Consumer expert Harry Kind walks through what to do when buying travel insurance.
• Rogue OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website in world first (2026-09-24 07:10:58)
  Australia criticised OpenAI for taking "too long" to tell them about the breach which happened in June.
• Food banks 'in crisis' amid fears some may have to close (2026-09-24 05:45:04)
  According to the Trussell Trust, an anti-poverty charity, some food banks are having pay for 30-50% of the food they are supplying.
• Rising fuel costs hitting businesses and customers (2026-09-24 05:10:25)
  Business owners say higher fuel costs are creating challenges on several fronts.
• Rise in 'commuter students' due to living costs (2026-09-24 05:05:35)
  Some young people are staying at home while attending university as they cannot afford to move.
• They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image? (2026-09-24 00:50:24)
  Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.
• OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says (2026-09-23 23:44:58)
  Albanese said he expressed "concern" to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, after authorities were informed three months after the breach in June.
• 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.
• 'Proteinflation': Meet the people paying up to £100 for a bag of protein (2026-09-23 23:12:01)
  Consumers are feeling the squeeze from the rising price of protein.
• £170 a bag? Protein users squeezed as prices soar (2026-09-23 23:12:01)
  Consumers are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of protein.
• OpenAI and Anthropic bosses push UN for global terms on AI (2026-09-23 22:35:14)
  OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue.
• US rejects pleas from OpenAI, Anthropic for global AI standards (2026-09-23 22:35:14)
  OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue.
• AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet (2026-09-23 22:01:17)
  The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.
• Trump and Xi come face-to-face as US and China jostle for dominance over AI (2026-09-23 22:01:17)
  The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.
• Trump and Xi come face-to-face as US and China battle to win the AI race (2026-09-23 22:01:17)
  The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.
• Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules (2026-09-23 21:25:01)
  Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling
• Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes (2026-09-23 21:01:55)
  The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
• Bentley unveils its first fully electric car (2026-09-23 19:21:10)
  The SUVs will be built on a new production line in Crewe, which has been Bentley's base since 1946.
• Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios (2026-09-23 19:10:22)
  Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".
• Why is the price of protein powder rising? (2026-09-23 18:53:04)
  Why is the price of protein powder rising?
• Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI (2026-09-23 14:35:30)
  Stock in major firms such as Microsoft, Nvidia and SpaceX was bought and sold on behalf of the US president.
• UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget (2026-09-23 11:00:08)
  Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
• Concerns county will not benefit from £2 bus cap (2026-09-23 10:49:57)
  Councillor Justine Peberdy says Yeomans Travel and Sargeants Brothers have not committed to the cap.
• Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says (2026-09-23 10:49:51)
  Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield.
• UK and US warned to take action on spiralling debt costs by IMF (2026-09-23 08:31:16)
  In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".
• UK economy will grow by less than expected next year, OECD says (2026-09-23 08:05:30)
  Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
• How much do you spend on a birthday present? (2026-09-23 05:14:10)
  Do you show you care through expensive presents? Or do you consider a drink in a pub a worthy birthday gift?
• Will Trump's AI rebrand to 'super intelligence' catch on? (2026-09-23 03:20:30)
  Some people close to the president have started to use the term but experts say it is unlikely to catch on.
• Trump wants AI to be called super intelligence. Will it work? (2026-09-23 03:20:30)
  Some people close to the president have started to use the term but experts say it is unlikely to catch on.
• Trump wants AI to be rebranded as super intelligence. Will it work? (2026-09-23 03:20:30)
  Some people close to the president have started to use the term but experts say it is unlikely to catch on.
• 'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad (2026-09-22 23:20:31)
  Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.
• Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them? (2026-09-22 23:11:33)
  Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
• Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres? (2026-09-22 23:03:48)
  To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.
• IMF tells advanced economies to 'bring debt down' as borrowing costs rise (2026-09-22 23:01:28)
  In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".
• Rich nations must cut debt as global shocks push up borrowing costs, IMF chief tells BBC (2026-09-22 23:01:28)
  In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".
• Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports (2026-09-22 20:41:13)
  Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.
• Business Daily (2026-09-22 20:30:00)
  Jacob Rothman built a manufacturing business in China supplying major retailers
• Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market (2026-09-22 16:50:29)
  The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.
• 'We screwed up': Doordash admits underpaying New York workers (2026-09-22 16:50:24)
  The food delivery giant will pay a $131.5m settlement following a city probe into wage violations.
• Watch: Trump floats rebranding artificial intelligence as super intelligence (2026-09-22 15:53:25)
  "The use of the word artificial makes it sound fake," he said told the UN. "It's not fake, it's actually amazing."
• New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham (2026-09-22 13:10:23)
  The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when he meets the European Commission President later.
• Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices (2026-09-22 11:34:11)
  Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.
• Are vet bills about to get cheaper? (2026-09-22 10:57:42)
  Written prescription fees from vets will be capped at £21 as part of a raft of changes that practices will be legally required to bring in over the coming months.
• 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.
• Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor (2026-09-22 08:52:12)
  Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.
• 'Nightmare' for taxi drivers as fuel prices soar (2026-09-22 08:33:49)
  Volunteer blood bike charity Freewheelers workers said they are also facing tough choices.
• Borrowing surge puts pressure on chancellor ahead of Budget (2026-09-22 07:43:23)
  Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.
• Rising fuel prices 'cost tow truck business £10k' (2026-09-22 05:24:01)
  A business says fuel duty will need to be cut by 30p to 50p per litre to help.
• Soaring fuel costs hit small businesses (2026-09-22 05:05:41)
  It comes as fuel prices reach their highest since 2022, driven by conflict in the Middle East.
• Winter support planned for vulnerable residents (2026-09-22 05:04:56)
  People could be eligible for awards of between £150 to £250, depending on their circumstances.
• Drivers rethink spending as fuel prices climb (2026-09-22 04:59:39)
  Drivers and firms in the West Midlands say rising prices are hitting budgets and forcing cutbacks.
• 'How are we expected to pay for it?': Drivers' fears as fuel prices soar (2026-09-22 04:59:39)
  Drivers and firms in the West Midlands say rising prices are hitting budgets and forcing cutbacks.
• Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting (2026-09-22 01:44:17)
  British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law enforcement.
• I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to (2026-09-21 23:41:20)
  Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master.
• I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance (2026-09-21 23:01:26)
  The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.
• Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes (2026-09-21 23:01:18)
  Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.
• Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros (2026-09-21 21:34:32)
  The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.
• Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers (2026-09-21 21:31:42)
  Verizon, which owns the cable, says it is working to repair it "as quickly as possible".
• Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, helping clear way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros (2026-09-21 17:59:45)
  Paramount has reached a settlement with the US states in a lawsuit challenging its $110bn merger with Warner Bros
• Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory (2026-09-21 16:39:01)
  The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic.
• Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption (2026-09-21 15:55:59)
  Airlines are angry about the delays, with EasyJet saying the latest incident "once again calls into question the resilience" of the system.
• Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists (2026-09-21 10:37:23)
  The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.
• What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? (2026-09-21 10:28:17)
  Flights are affected again owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?
• US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit (2026-09-21 05:50:56)
  Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.
• Baby bank helping more parents in full-time work (2026-09-21 04:56:35)
  The couple who run the bank say they are in "desperate need" of baby formula as demand is so high.
• UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC (2026-09-21 04:00:38)
  It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.
• Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives' (2026-09-21 00:34:53)
  Jensen Huang's comments come after warnings from AI researchers that the technology could lead to human extinction.
• Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check (2026-09-20 23:02:45)
  How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.
• What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency? (2026-09-20 23:02:27)
  Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods.
• Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says (2026-09-20 11:22:21)
  The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.
• Lib Dems vow to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth (2026-09-20 11:21:34)
  Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposes a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU in a speech to her party conference.
• Chiltern Railways renationalised after 30 years (2026-09-20 10:45:39)
  It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve services.
• Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty (2026-09-20 09:32:50)
  Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
• Family shares hidden cost of cancer care (2026-09-20 09:25:34)
  Maya, 13, from Hythe in Kent, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was three.
• Families missing out on NHS money for healthy food (2026-09-20 06:12:13)
  Figures show as few as 64% of eligible families are claiming NHS money to buy milk, fruit and veg.
• Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone (2026-09-19 23:01:57)
  In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.
• Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test (2026-09-19 13:39:32)
  The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.
• Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK (2026-09-18 23:06:16)
  Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
• 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?
• Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch (2026-09-04 07:19:06)
  Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
• 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.
• 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites (2026-08-30 23:22:24)
  So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
• 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
• The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash (2026-06-10 23:10:11)
  The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
• How the High Street became a window on our political instability (2026-06-07 23:00:04)
  High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

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