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• Economy grew in April to June as sun and World Cup helped some UK businesses (2026-08-13 07:44:05)
  The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.
• Twitch faces backlash over Amazon using content to train AI (2026-08-13 07:32:07)
  Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.
• UK economic growth slows between April and June (2026-08-13 06:17:09)
  The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.
• Charity awarded £100k for back to school support (2026-08-13 05:02:12)
  From September, uniforms will be limited to three items requiring a school logo.
• Twitch users can now block Amazon from using their content to train AI (2026-08-13 02:46:04)
  The streaming platform's users criticised the move to allow the use of channel content for AI training.
• Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI (2026-08-12 23:00:47)
  Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
• Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service (2026-08-12 17:48:56)
  The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.
• Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil (2026-08-12 17:10:31)
  Discord told the BBC it was "thoughtfully reviewing" the order by Brazil's data protection agency and it was "committed to user safety"
• Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year (2026-08-12 14:17:26)
  The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
• US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool (2026-08-12 14:09:48)
  Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
• Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure (2026-08-12 12:46:31)
  Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.
• Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations (2026-08-12 12:09:48)
  The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.
• Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group's chairman to step down (2026-08-12 08:50:52)
  Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.
• Young islanders concerned about their future (2026-08-12 05:10:31)
  The Medical Officer Health Report shows 36% of young people are certain they will leave the island.
• How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals? (2026-08-12 05:04:59)
  The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
• Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed (2026-08-12 05:04:31)
  Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
• PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support (2026-08-12 04:13:45)
  The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.
• Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky (2026-08-11 23:03:52)
  Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
• First 'pounds for pylons' energy bill discount sites revealed (2026-08-11 23:03:04)
  Households living within 1600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
• Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat (2026-08-11 23:00:26)
  British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
• Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house (2026-08-11 20:22:40)
  A statement issued by the firm said "John lived a fantastic life full of laughter and hard work".
• Watch: U's fans told house prices put players off (2026-08-11 16:19:34)
  At a fans' forum, the director of football reveals high property costs are a "big challenge".
• France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls (2026-08-11 14:19:45)
  Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
• AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class (2026-08-11 12:09:26)
  The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
• AI agent hacks gym to get its user a spot in pilates class (2026-08-11 12:09:26)
  The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
• Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low (2026-08-11 11:49:20)
  Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
• Mars Bar from 1991 found - and it's 56% bigger than today's (2026-08-11 09:08:46)
  The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.
• Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 56% bigger than today's (2026-08-11 09:08:46)
  The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.
• The Global Story (2026-08-11 09:00:00)
  Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?
• 'I paid £400 for a Prada bag on Vinted - only to find it was fake' (2026-08-11 08:48:58)
  A woman who paid £400 for a Prada handbag on Vinted later discovered it was a fake.
• More than 10 firms pay up to $100,000 a month for Trump Media's fast-access data feed (2026-08-11 08:08:30)
  The group expects the controversial service, which launched this month, to provide a new revenue stream, as it posts a quarterly loss.
• More than 10 firms pay up to $100,000 a month for fast access to Truth Social posts (2026-08-11 08:08:30)
  Trump Media expects the controversial service, which launched this month, to provide a new revenue stream, as it posts a quarterly loss.
• London Heathrow no longer Europe's busiest airport (2026-08-11 07:24:19)
  Istanbul overtakes Heathrow whose passenger numbers on Middle East routes fell 20.2% year-on-year.
• School uniform rules must go further, charity says (2026-08-11 05:24:12)
  A Coventry charity opens a uniform bank as the government sets limits on logoed items for pupils.
• Families under pressure to find food in summer (2026-08-11 05:14:54)
  Parents are struggling to feed children in the school holidays, with more families using food banks.
• Trump Media reports $238m loss as crypto falls (2026-08-11 01:12:11)
  The firm says it will refocus on its social media mission, which includes a controversial service that sells faster access to Trump's market-moving posts.
• 'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men (2026-08-10 23:32:10)
  Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
• Nvidia gets $500bn from major investors to develop AI infrastructure (2026-08-10 22:31:42)
  The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.
• Wall Street giants hand Nvidia $500bn to fund boom in AI projects (2026-08-10 22:31:42)
  The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.
• Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces (2026-08-10 21:33:51)
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
• Jeff Bezos and Liverpool explained (2026-08-10 15:48:35)
  BBC Sport's Sam Harris breaks down the potential new investment of Jeff Bezos into Liverpool.
• Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak (2026-08-10 15:10:33)
  Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak.
• Consortium advances talks for stake in Liverpool (2026-08-10 13:16:51)
  A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.
• Mars Bar from 1991 found - and it's 20g bigger than today's (2026-08-10 12:38:55)
  The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.
• New school uniform rules won't cut costs, says mum (2026-08-10 12:38:30)
  Michaela Wilson says she has "no idea why schools don't just sell iron-on branded badges".
• Water outage forces Chessington theme park to close (2026-08-10 10:54:28)
  Chessington says all tickets booked for Monday can be used on a future date.
• Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months (2026-08-10 09:57:54)
  The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
• Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee (2026-08-10 09:34:20)
  The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.
• 'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh (2026-08-10 05:10:15)
  The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.
• Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week (2026-08-10 05:00:32)
  Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.
• Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job? (2026-08-10 00:40:48)
  A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.
• You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check (2026-08-09 23:47:30)
  Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.
• Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living (2026-08-09 23:01:39)
  The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
• Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted (2026-08-09 00:04:20)
  Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.
• Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK (2026-08-08 23:10:50)
  No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
• Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup (2026-08-08 13:41:32)
  What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?
• Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5 (2026-08-08 07:19:34)
  A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living.
• Jeweller 'priced out' of Christmas market stall this year (2026-08-07 17:34:33)
  Alex says a change in operator and rise in costs means this is the first winter she will not be renting a stall.
• How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters (2026-08-07 16:11:32)
  The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.
• Goodwin considers selling part of defence business (2026-08-07 15:22:51)
  The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.
• Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues (2026-08-07 14:03:55)
  Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.
• Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects (2026-08-07 13:32:41)
  The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
• Mums hope school uniform swap will help families (2026-08-07 13:23:44)
  Items were donated to the pair for a swap event held in Tavistock Library.
• How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters (2026-08-07 12:30:07)
  The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.
• US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects (2026-08-07 09:50:54)
  The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
• What do people want from Argos? (2026-08-07 08:04:21)
  As Sainsbury agrees to sell Argos for £120m, we ask people if they still shop there, and what the new owners can do to compete with big online retailers like Amazon.
• Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China (2026-08-07 01:03:35)
  The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.
• Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant (2026-08-07 00:06:17)
  A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.
• Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries (2026-08-06 23:04:40)
  The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
• Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers? (2026-08-06 23:03:48)
  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?
• Business Daily (2026-08-06 20:30:00)
  Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions?
• EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm (2026-08-06 16:17:42)
  The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
• First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening? (2026-08-06 15:59:34)
  A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
• Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency (2026-08-06 12:34:42)
  Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.
• Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure (2026-08-06 11:46:36)
  The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.
• Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes (2026-08-06 11:06:26)
  The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.
• Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about (2026-08-06 09:10:03)
  People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.
• Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence (2026-08-06 08:18:02)
  The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.
• Raleigh owner starts insolvency proceedings (2026-08-06 07:00:25)
  Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.
• Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company (2026-08-06 05:53:58)
  Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
• Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought (2026-08-06 05:19:40)
  Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.
• The homeowners selling up for a life on the water (2026-08-06 05:09:04)
  Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.
• Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more' (2026-08-06 05:00:54)
  Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.
• Uniform bank now helping working families (2026-08-06 04:53:07)
  The Community Cupboard offers used school uniform in West Kingsdown and Swanley, Kent.
• Bid to extend holiday food and activities programme (2026-08-06 04:16:00)
  The authority will consider who should deliver the holiday activity and meal scheme going forward.
• Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm (2026-08-06 02:03:31)
  Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
• Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages (2026-08-06 01:19:59)
  Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.
• 'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers? (2026-08-05 23:50:55)
  Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?
• What's causing record high US beef prices? (2026-08-05 23:23:05)
  The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but no-one is making more money.
• US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money (2026-08-05 23:23:05)
  The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but there's a big squeeze on profits.
• Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer? (2026-08-05 23:22:17)
  Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.
• Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear in the office? (2026-08-05 23:22:17)
  Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.
• Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work? (2026-08-05 23:22:17)
  Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.
• Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president (2026-08-05 21:37:08)
  Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
• Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman (2026-08-05 21:21:51)
  A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".
• Trump administration pays back $100bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses (2026-08-05 19:39:48)
  It represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected under the policy, with billions still to be repaid.
• Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told (2026-08-05 18:38:45)
  More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.
• Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos (2026-08-05 13:06:43)
  A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.
• How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires (2026-08-04 23:21:47)
  Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
• The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it (2026-08-04 23:21:08)
  Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
• 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition (2026-08-04 22:10:00)
  AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.
• Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding (2026-08-03 23:20:15)
  The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.
• India wants to join the strawberry superpowers (2026-07-30 22:04:09)
  Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
• The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry (2026-07-29 22:08:29)
  Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
• How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool (2026-07-29 12:55:58)
  Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.
• 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?
• The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks (2026-07-20 22:00:41)
  The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
• Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? (2026-07-13 23:04:58)
  Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
• New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain (2026-07-12 23:29:06)
  It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
• 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?
• The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil (2026-05-28 06:44:47)
  Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

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