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HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:39:09 GMT)
The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.

Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:50:44 GMT)
The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for €1bn (£860m).

Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:50:12 GMT)
Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.

'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:23:52 GMT)
A household with an average gross income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:23:00 GMT)
Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.

Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:03:25 GMT)
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

Porridge recalled months after mouse contamination (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:18:27 GMT)
Moma Foods says a third-party facility found "a mouse contamination event" last autumn.

Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-payment (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:02:52 GMT)
Debt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax.

US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:03:48 GMT)
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

Why do the West's farmers pay the price for war in Iran? (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:15:47 GMT)
Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an "overnight shock" to west country farmers.

BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:39:03 GMT)
The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.

Heat pumps work for me - but they're not yet a money saver (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:04:45 GMT)
The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?

Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss (Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:52:56 GMT)
The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.

Energy bills forecast to rise by £332 a year in July (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:22:44 GMT)
Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:05:03 GMT)
People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 financial crisis (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:55:02 GMT)
The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.

Hargreaves Lansdown resolves IT issues affecting thousands (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:44:22 GMT)
The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.

Trump-backed television merger moves forward (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:19:29 GMT)
Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:08:53 GMT)
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:21:28 GMT)
The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:29:05 GMT)
Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.

Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:44:09 GMT)
Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.

US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:15:20 GMT)
The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:26:14 GMT)
They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.

Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you? (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:34:02 GMT)
Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:06:53 GMT)
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:46:39 GMT)
The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.

'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym (Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:56:15 GMT)
Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:59:52 GMT)
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:09:01 GMT)
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Is ex-Google boss Matt Brittin the right person to steer the BBC? (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:50:02 GMT)
BBC media editor Katie Razzall says the former Google exec has been chosen for his insider knowledge of big tech.

Anthony Hopkins teases new film in 'golden land' of Dylan Thomas (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:56:00 GMT)
The two-time Oscar winner stars in a film based on Dylan Thomas's short story, A Visit To Grandpa's.

BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:39:03 GMT)
The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.

Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary becomes 2026's biggest box office debut (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:31:29 GMT)
The sci-fi space adventure movie rockets to $140.9 million (£122m) at the global box office.

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:23:00 GMT)
Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.

The Magic Faraway Tree's Andrew Garfield: Our attention is abused by tech companies (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:02:44 GMT)
Garfield stars alongside Claire Foy and Nicola Coughlan in an adaptation of Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree.

What did critics think of Saturday Night Live UK's debut? (Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:19:28 GMT)
The long-running US sketch show now has a British equivalent, which received a broadly positive reaction on its debut.

Jorginho's criticism of Chappell Roan over daughter's tears goes viral (Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:06:54 GMT)
Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho goes viral with a social media post alleging singer Chappell Roan's security guard made his daughter cry.

Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky? (Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:02:35 GMT)
Musicians are increasingly interrupting their own shows to help fans - but venues might be safer than you think.

Anyone who goes through IVF 'should be so proud', says Sara Pascoe (Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:06:17 GMT)
The comedian says she tries to be proud of her own experience of IVF by talking about it on stage.

Louise Minchin taken to hospital with frostbite during Arctic challenge (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:57:14 GMT)
The 57-year-old had been attempting to cycle 300 miles in three days in Canada's Northwestern Territories.

'We cannot be in peace', say Guthrie family as they renew appeal over missing mother (Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:45:34 GMT)
A seven-week nationwide search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV anchor Savannah Guthrie has not identified any suspects.

Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drink-driving arrest released (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:33:58 GMT)
The pop star's legal team had tried to prevent the release of footage from his arrest, but reached an agreement.

Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:01:05 GMT)
The world's biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54 (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:26:16 GMT)
Brendon died of "natural causes", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".

Traitors and Idris Elba help Comic Relief raise £30m (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:50:46 GMT)
The annual charity telethon was hosted by Davina McCall and featured appearances from Idris Elba, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate.

Family-friendly TV drama Crookhaven hopes to be latest hit book adaptation (Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:14:44 GMT)
The show, based on a book series by JJ Arcanjo, follows a group of students at a school for crooks.

The Bachelorette's messy break-up with its unlikely star Taylor Frankie Paul (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:03:15 GMT)
The TikTok and reality TV star was a risky choice for the squeaky clean franchise - and ended up being a wrong one.

Sarah Ferguson is keeping a low profile, but pressure is mounting for her to give evidence on Epstein (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:54:44 GMT)
There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.

Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:03:01 GMT)
Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.

BTS Arirang review: K-pop idols rekindle their fire (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:04:51 GMT)
The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

Ryan Gosling on bringing humour to sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:53:59 GMT)
The Canadian actor stars as a science teacher turned astronaut in sci-fi film Project Hail Mary.

Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:42:18 GMT)
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets.

Actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental' (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:25:17 GMT)
Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.

Len Deighton obituary: How a cookery cartoonist became a master spy writer (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:48:29 GMT)
Best-selling spy author whose workaday secret agents were a world away from the glamour of James Bond.

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