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• Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water (2026-01-15 09:15:37)
  South East Water says some customers in Kent and Sussex may not see supplies return until Friday.
• UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts (2026-01-15 07:15:24)
  The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.
• Food bank relaunches expanded service after flood (2026-01-15 06:17:17)
  Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service.
• Patients 'skipping GP appointments over fees' (2026-01-15 06:15:45)
  Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns.
• 'We don't need a sticking plaster', say pub owners (2026-01-15 06:14:03)
  More than 40 hospitality firms have come together to campaign against tax increases.
• Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims (2026-01-15 05:36:45)
  Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.
• X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash (2026-01-15 01:20:33)
  Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people, a statement posted on X reads.
• California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes (2026-01-14 20:19:22)
  The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.
• Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality (2026-01-14 17:38:35)
  Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
• Shop for small businesses shuts after low sales (2026-01-14 16:57:33)
  The businesses' co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.
• Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time (2026-01-14 15:58:10)
  Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.
• TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses (2026-01-14 14:57:23)
  The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.
• X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says (2026-01-14 14:44:53)
  The prime minister says he's been told Elon Musk's X is taking steps to make it's in "full compliance with UK law."
• No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes (2026-01-14 14:44:53)
  The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.
• Chancellor 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates (2026-01-14 13:03:40)
  Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.
• Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism (2026-01-14 12:41:58)
  The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
• Rail upgrade 'will actually happen' after delays, Reeves says (2026-01-14 11:20:24)
  The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
• UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects (2026-01-14 09:10:24)
  The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.
• China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs (2026-01-14 07:30:30)
  Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
• Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the luxury retailer? (2026-01-14 07:17:50)
  Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.
• China announces record trade surplus despite Trump tariffs (2026-01-14 07:08:39)
  Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
• US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China (2026-01-14 03:20:17)
  Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
• Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big? (2026-01-14 00:07:50)
  Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
• Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment (2026-01-13 22:31:34)
  The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
• Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK (2026-01-13 20:22:51)
  There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
• Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget (2026-01-13 18:06:33)
  Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
• Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved (2026-01-13 17:35:04)
  A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.
• Thousands of Monzo bank customers report app outage (2026-01-13 17:07:19)
  A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.
• Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs (2026-01-13 14:48:27)
  The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.
• New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed (2026-01-13 14:21:42)
  Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
• Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean? (2026-01-13 13:30:12)
  Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
• New Birmingham-Manchester rail link planned (2026-01-13 13:20:26)
  Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
• World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell (2026-01-13 10:53:59)
  Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
• Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm (2026-01-13 06:12:49)
  Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.
• 'I volunteer at the baby bank that helped me' (2026-01-13 06:07:42)
  The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.
• Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say (2026-01-13 05:03:19)
  The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country his "ready for war".
• X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer (2026-01-13 03:34:43)
  It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
• Why are more bosses sharing the top job? (2026-01-13 00:01:51)
  More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
• Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran (2026-01-12 23:03:03)
  Trump says the new levy is "effective immediately" as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.
• Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs (2026-01-12 20:55:05)
  The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.
• UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week (2026-01-12 18:27:44)
  It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
• Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell (2026-01-12 16:35:57)
  Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.
• Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password (2026-01-12 16:11:02)
  The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.
• Faisal Islam: Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair (2026-01-12 12:54:25)
  Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.
• Library runs coffee mornings to tackle isolation (2026-01-12 12:53:38)
  The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.
• Ofcom investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes (2026-01-12 12:39:10)
  The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform's Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people.
• Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow (2026-01-12 12:30:12)
  The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.
• UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts (2026-01-12 12:29:35)
  Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.
• Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares (2026-01-12 12:02:32)
  The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.
• Vets under corporate pressure to increase revenue, BBC told (2026-01-12 06:03:22)
  Questions have been raised about whether the pet-care market is giving customers value for money.
• Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk's Grok over explicit deepfakes (2026-01-12 05:21:33)
  Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.
• US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair (2026-01-12 03:26:20)
  He called the probe "unprecedented", following his refusal to lower interest rates after demands by Donald Trump.
• US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell (2026-01-12 02:36:57)
  Powell called the probe "unprecedented" and came after his refusal to lower interest rates after demands by Donald Trump.
• Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk's Grok over sexually explicit deepfakes (2026-01-12 02:36:49)
  Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.
• Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers (2026-01-12 00:02:08)
  Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
• Potholes map rates council road repair progress (2026-01-11 12:20:57)
  Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England.
• The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing? (2026-01-11 02:21:11)
  As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?
• 'I had no electricity for six months': American families struggle with soaring energy prices (2026-01-11 01:58:29)
  Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
• 'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices (2026-01-11 01:58:29)
  Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
• 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?
• Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears (2026-01-11 00:38:32)
  Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.
• Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears (2026-01-11 00:38:32)
  Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.
• Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship' (2026-01-10 11:41:06)
  The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
• 'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks? (2026-01-10 03:13:16)
  Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future.
• 'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities (2026-01-10 00:08:52)
  Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.
• Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable' (2026-01-09 23:55:07)
  Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.
• Trump's Venezuela oil meeting starts with few concrete promises (2026-01-09 22:07:18)
  "Today it's uninvestable," Exxon chief executive Darren Woods says of Venezuela.
• X could face UK ban over deepfakes, minister says (2026-01-09 19:44:59)
  It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
• EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks (2026-01-09 19:35:38)
  Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.
• US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal' (2026-01-09 17:39:08)
  The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.
• Decide on X ban within days, government tells Ofcom (2026-01-09 17:05:16)
  It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
• Decide on X ban within days, government tells regulator (2026-01-09 17:05:16)
  It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
• Changes to Elon Musk's AI Grok 'insulting' to victims, says No 10 (2026-01-09 15:04:37)
  It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
• Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK' (2026-01-09 15:03:39)
  Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.
• US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid (2026-01-09 14:46:32)
  Employment growth for the world's largest economy eased significantly last year.
• Limiting Grok AI image edits to paid users 'insulting' to victims, says No 10 (2026-01-09 13:06:11)
  It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
• Elon Musk's Grok AI image editing limited to paid X users after deepfakes (2026-01-09 10:46:15)
  It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
• Elon Musk's Grok AI image editing limited to paid users after deepfakes (2026-01-09 09:02:11)
  It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
• Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack (2026-01-09 07:19:36)
  Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.
• Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes (2026-01-09 06:00:44)
  It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.
• More businesses call to be included in pub rates backtrack (2026-01-09 00:16:29)
  High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too.
• Excel: The software that's hard to quit (2026-01-09 00:07:59)
  Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
• Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says (2026-01-08 15:38:19)
  The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.
• Homeless charity concerned over energy costs (2026-01-08 15:24:36)
  An increasing number of people cannot afford to heat their homes in winter, says a charity boss.
• Government to water down business rate rise for pubs (2026-01-08 13:17:02)
  The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.
• Elon Musk's Grok AI appears to have made child sexual imagery, says charity (2026-01-08 09:58:38)
  It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok
• Sportswear firm Castore defends price of football kits (2026-01-08 09:38:59)
  Tom Beahon, of sportswear firm Castore, says fans buy official shirts because they can afford to.
• Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas food sales (2026-01-08 08:55:12)
  Both major retailers report strong food sales, but M&S says sales of clothing and homeware fell.
• The Inquiry (2026-01-08 08:30:00)
  Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?
• Upfront childcare payments 'simplifies the system' (2026-01-08 06:25:15)
  Paying parents directly for some childcare costs gives "flexibility", says a Jersey minister.
• Trump calls for US military spending to rise more than 50% to $1.5tn (2026-01-08 02:15:51)
  The president also called on defence firms to increase production or face a crackdown on payouts.
• Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer (2026-01-08 00:04:43)
  Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.
• How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026 (2026-01-08 00:00:40)
  Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
• Unions accuse McDonald's of 'repeated harassment’ against ‘mostly teenage’ staff (2026-01-08 00:00:14)
  It follows a BBC investigation three years ago which exposed a toxic culture at the fast-food chain.
• Unions accuse McDonald's of 'repeated harassment' against 'mostly teenage' staff (2026-01-08 00:00:14)
  It follows a BBC investigation three years ago which exposed a toxic culture at the fast-food chain.
• Labour's workers' rights concessions to save businesses billions, assessment shows (2026-01-07 23:48:54)
  The government will phase in the reforms over several years, with many measures subject to consultation.
• Workers' rights reforms will cost billions less after concessions, analysis shows (2026-01-07 23:48:54)
  Firms implementing the new employment terms are expected to face lower additional costs after the legislation was watered down.
• IWF finds sexual imagery of children which 'appears to have been' made by Grok (2026-01-07 23:01:52)
  It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok
• Trump backs ban on institutional investor home purchases (2026-01-07 22:38:36)
  Wall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability.
• How the new road safety measures could affect you (2026-01-07 15:37:07)
  The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
• Retailers Using AI to Catch Shoplifters (2026-01-05 08:13:01)
  BBC's Jim Connolly puts the technology to the test at an independent Post Office
• How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis (2026-01-02 00:53:13)
  Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
• Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness (2025-12-30 04:04:25)
  The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
• The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool (2025-12-23 00:04:45)
  Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
• Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market (2025-12-22 01:05:38)
  The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
• What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users? (2025-12-19 09:22:13)
  The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
• Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers? (2025-12-19 00:07:27)
  Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
• Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist? (2025-12-18 00:00:37)
  Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
• Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you (2025-12-17 14:18:10)
  The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
• Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world (2025-12-16 00:06:44)
  Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
• 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?
• The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high (2025-10-22 06:58:17)
  Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
• How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump (2025-10-14 12:26:40)
  Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

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