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Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:48:29 GMT)
Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.

Interest rates expected to be held due to Iran war (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:10:32 GMT)
Before the conflict began, analysts had expected a cut in the Bank rate at this meeting.

UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:04:46 GMT)
Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

Oil crosses $110 a barrel after gas field strike (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:35:37 GMT)
Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.

US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:20:24 GMT)
The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:10:45 GMT)
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:18 GMT)
The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".

How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go? (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:12:41 GMT)
For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job? (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:03:33 GMT)
Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.

The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it? (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:31:03 GMT)
With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.

Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34 (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:00:10 GMT)
A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:38:20 GMT)
A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:09 GMT)
The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:26:30 GMT)
The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:25:13 GMT)
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:33:44 GMT)
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.

Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:01:24 GMT)
There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.

Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:33:49 GMT)
The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:27:07 GMT)
Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.

More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:03 GMT)
The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.

AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse' (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:08:32 GMT)
The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.

Car park firm NCP collapses with nearly 700 jobs at risk (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:03:01 GMT)
The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.

Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:06:51 GMT)
Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.

Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:25:52 GMT)
The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Bank of America settles over Epstein claims (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:34:08 GMT)
The lawsuit had accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking.

Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:14:45 GMT)
Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:25:53 GMT)
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

Is it possible to build a plastic-free home? (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:01:31 GMT)
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:06:14 GMT)
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste? (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:03:14 GMT)
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

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.

Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:18 GMT)
The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".

Government increases BBC World Service funding by £33m over three years (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:04 GMT)
The funding increase is about 8% up on the previous financial year, the government will announce on Thursday.

Sony removes 135,000 'deepfakes' of its artists' music (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:19:41 GMT)
The company says the proliferation of AI has enabled people to upload fake songs to streaming sites.

Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:33:50 GMT)
The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.

Radio 1 star hits £1.6m by end of 'hardest day' (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:30:29 GMT)
Greg James is attempting to cycle 1,000km from Weymouth to Edinburgh in eight days.

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:24:39 GMT)
However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

Mum 'so proud' of deafblind son's Eastenders debut (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:40:51 GMT)
Five-year-old Harvey Hind, from Clitheroe, Lancashire, appeared on the BBC One soap on Wednesday.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer release is genius, says fan (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:47:46 GMT)
Fans react to the unusual release of the trailer for the new Spiderman film

Who is Banksy? Unmasking the elusive street artist (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:45:14 GMT)
The anonymous street artist has become synonymous with subversion, satire and secrecy.

Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029 (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:03:34 GMT)
The nine-strong longlist of places will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.

Trust buys home of poet William Wordsworth (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:29:45 GMT)
The Wordsworth Trust says the future of the Grade I listed Rydal Mount is now secured.

STV staff back strike action over planned pay freeze (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:21:49 GMT)
The broadcaster is facing the prospects of widespread strikes which could disrupt coverage of the Scottish election campaign.

'Babe, they're AI' - Zendaya says it wasn't just fans fooled by fake wedding photos (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:29:29 GMT)
The star has spoken about the viral images that appeared to show her marrying partner Tom Holland.

'Pinch me moment' for optometrist painted by Hockney (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:09:45 GMT)
Optometrist Jack Lupton, from Malvern, says seeing his painting in a gallery is "pretty phenomenal".

Playing Huw Edwards a challenge on a number of levels - Martin Clunes (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:08:50 GMT)
Wuthering Heights star Martin Clunes plays the former BBC newsreader in a new Channel 5 series.

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.

Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:14:54 GMT)
The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars.

From Mr Nobody to Oscar winner: How one man took on Putin (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:36:39 GMT)
Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin already won a Bafta, and is now is an Oscar winner.

Maya Jama: 'My dream acting role is to play a monster or villain' (Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:59:10 GMT)
The Love Island host explains why she is keen to move into acting after joining the cast of The Gentlemen.

Claudia Winkleman's new chat show splits critics (Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:49:09 GMT)
Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Williams, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen starred in the inaugural episode.

BBC comedy spotlights a romantic dilemma some disabled people face (Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:09:39 GMT)
Co-creator and star of We Might Regret This, Kyla Harris on delving into issues rarely seen on screen.

Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:04:26 GMT)
The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine.

And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:41:58 GMT)
Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.

Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:58 GMT)
Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller wins six prizes including best picture and best director.

Oscars 2026: Winners list in full (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:43:48 GMT)
Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:32:03 GMT)
Here's what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.

Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:15:43 GMT)
One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

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