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Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds (2026-10-08 09:45:28)
It comes after cyber criminals told the BBC this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details".
New vape tax made me swap e-cigs for dartboards (2026-10-08 05:18:53)
The Vaping Product Duty will be imposed at a rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid from April 2027.
New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar' (2026-10-08 05:08:56)
Prof David Bailey says there is a lot riding on the Type 01 in terms of jobs and investment.
Hygiene poverty at tipping point, charity warns (2026-10-08 05:05:42)
The BBC hears people "you would not expect" can no longer afford items to be clean and healthy.
Funding to help more people access healthy food (2026-10-08 05:00:09)
Local authorities in Hull and Lincolnshire have each been given £220,000.
'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK (2026-10-08 04:02:26)
Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.
AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn (2026-10-08 01:59:54)
The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.
Asahi and Kirin among Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel (2026-10-08 00:53:46)
Japan's Fair Trade Commission conducted searches of the country's largest beer-makers.
Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar (2026-10-07 23:50:29)
A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.
What independence could mean for oil-rich Alberta's economy (2026-10-07 23:10:13)
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada (2026-10-07 23:10:13)
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips (2026-10-07 23:05:17)
Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.
Hedgehog among four chosen animals to feature on new banknotes (2026-10-07 23:01:30)
The decision comes after nearly half a million people cast their votes from a shortlist of 18 creatures.
Hedgehog among four animals chosen to feature on new banknotes (2026-10-07 23:01:30)
The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.
The wildlife winners set to appear on your banknotes revealed (2026-10-07 23:01:30)
The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.
'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK (2026-10-07 23:00:55)
British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.
OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk' (2026-10-07 20:34:17)
The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.
No child should have to learn in a cold classroom - children's commissioner (2026-10-07 17:15:26)
The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.
Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes (2026-10-07 14:33:11)
Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.
Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family (2026-10-07 14:10:50)
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.
Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed (2026-10-07 11:46:05)
Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.
Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 jobs (2026-10-07 11:12:39)
The postal service firm wants to cut head office and other non-frontline jobs by the end of 2027.
P&R's two-pronged budget approach under fire (2026-10-07 10:22:18)
Critics of P&R say it shows there is no commitment to making savings within the States.
Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 head office jobs (2026-10-07 09:55:07)
The postal service firm wants to cut the head office and other jobs by the end of 2027.
Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel (2026-10-07 09:45:56)
Asahi and Kirin confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.
Fears coastal town road closure could leave Watchet 'desolate' (2026-10-07 08:22:54)
Businesses in Watchet are concerned by the closure of the main road into Watchet.
Jaguar unveils new electric car after 'woke' ridicule (2026-10-07 07:57:10)
Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has launched its new EV.
Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds (2026-10-07 07:09:32)
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
'Wear more clothes if it's cold,' schools told as energy bills rise (2026-10-07 05:33:43)
The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.
Half the harvest, twice the bills: how drought hit farms (2026-10-07 05:22:52)
Farmers gathered much less wheat in 2026 and dairy farmers' costs rose.
Landlord's heartbreak as pub shuts down (2026-10-07 05:12:40)
A pub landlord forced to close down says more venues face similar closures without more tax cuts.
Incredible or catastrophic? Jaguar unveils its polarising electric car (2026-10-07 02:58:30)
Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has launched its new EV.
From 'woke' ridicule to real car - new electric Jaguar unveiled (2026-10-07 00:01:38)
Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has unveiled its new electric car.
Froyo's made a comeback. But at £12 a tub will it last? (2026-10-06 23:01:31)
Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.
Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever' (2026-10-06 23:01:22)
Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try
UK risks being 'uninvestable' if new oil and gas fields not approved, warns Equinor (2026-10-06 23:01:13)
Equinor warns it may shun further investments in the UK if new oil and gas fields at Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.
Equinor says it may stop investing in UK if oil and gas fields do not get go-ahead (2026-10-06 23:01:13)
The boss of the Norwegian state company says further investment in the UK could be at risk if Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.
What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message? (2026-10-06 19:17:23)
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.
Amazon wins global rights to stream Emmys in six-year deal (2026-10-06 19:08:21)
The gala is leaving traditional US broadcast networks for live worldwide streaming.
Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users (2026-10-06 17:50:19)
Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.
Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates (2026-10-06 17:38:29)
The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.
Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger (2026-10-06 14:05:20)
The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.
NHS supply lorry drivers to strike in pay dispute (2026-10-06 13:43:15)
Drivers who deliver medical equipment to hospitals across England reject a 4% pay increase.
From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you (2026-10-06 13:00:54)
The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?
ASOS app users receive push notifications apparently sent by hackers (2026-10-06 09:49:42)
Dozens of people appear to have received a strange message from the clothing and beauty store's app.
My baby has a pension - is it ever too early to start saving? (2026-10-06 08:16:11)
A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.
We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57 (2026-10-06 08:16:11)
Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.
Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers (2026-10-06 07:03:35)
The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.
OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough' (2026-10-06 06:00:53)
Top executive Jason Kwon tells hearing company has added "more precautions" to its training environments.
Irish budget to tackle childcare and energy costs (2026-10-06 05:30:06)
The threshold at which people start paying the higher income tax rate is also expected to increase.
Irish budget tackles childcare and energy costs (2026-10-06 05:30:06)
The threshold at which people start paying the higher income tax rate is also expected to increase.
Last call for the mall? How shopping centres are reinventing themselves (2026-10-06 05:28:37)
In the internet age, medium-sized retail hubs are looking for new ways to survive and thrive.
Banks still refusing credit cards, watchdog says (2026-10-06 05:23:32)
Applications are being denied despite a change to make it easier, Jersey Consumer Council says.
Wood Group offshore workers launch 48-hour strike in row over pay (2026-10-06 04:57:20)
The Unite union said workers had faced the threat of fire and rehire notices and of having their pay cut.
Community supermarket opens in shopping centre (2026-10-06 04:54:32)
Shoppers can access a wealth of budget-friendly groceries at the new social supermarket.
Five reasons India's stock market is sinking even when its economy is growing (2026-10-05 23:13:11)
The world's fastest growing major economy has one of the worst performing major equity markets in 2026.
We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why (2026-10-05 23:00:41)
A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.
Shadow chancellor vows to cut at least one tax in every Tory budget (2026-10-05 17:23:28)
Shadow ministers unveiled a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools months after blacklisting company, BBC told (2026-10-05 16:13:21)
It labelled the company a "supply chain risk" earlier this year, but multiple sources said Anthropic's Claude model was recently widely used.
Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told (2026-10-05 16:13:21)
It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.
Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations (2026-10-05 10:44:51)
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland? (2026-10-05 10:04:08)
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
Trump chooses top spy boss to run new AI taskforce (2026-10-05 10:03:38)
The US president said his national intelligence chief will lead the group as worries over AI grow.
Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years (2026-10-05 09:54:57)
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.
BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk (2026-10-05 07:46:29)
The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers
How much is your salary? (2026-10-05 05:33:59)
And would you reveal it in a job interview?
Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy (2026-10-05 02:09:44)
The president named his national intelligence chief will head the taskforce as worries over the technology grow.
How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports (2026-10-05 01:42:11)
India’s toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.
The job interview question you don't have to answer (2026-10-04 23:22:07)
Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview.
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 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.
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?
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?
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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