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'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:07:00 GMT)
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:08:09 GMT)
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper' (Fri, 01 May 2026 00:11:27 GMT)
A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

Apple hails 'extraordinary' iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:04:43 GMT)
Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.

What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:42:58 GMT)
The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:11:37 GMT)
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:45:57 GMT)
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation (Fri, 01 May 2026 00:02:57 GMT)
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:02:26 GMT)
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:48:52 GMT)
The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:21 GMT)
The Bank's latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.

Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:05:26 GMT)
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:31:52 GMT)
Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:59:35 GMT)
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:04 GMT)
Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

Meta shares slide as plan to spend billions more on AI spooks investors (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:48:47 GMT)
Other tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon also reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday.

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:01:26 GMT)
Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.

Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:38:45 GMT)
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:18:08 GMT)
Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:21:44 GMT)
The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.

'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:12:08 GMT)
How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.

In five charts - How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:37:08 GMT)
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

Advert for £49 serum banned over 'five years younger' claim (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:48:16 GMT)
Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.

A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:17:58 GMT)
Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:24:54 GMT)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

Oil price rises above $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:49:19 GMT)
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:55:46 GMT)
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:01:07 GMT)
Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:03:10 GMT)
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific (Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:16:41 GMT)
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Banksy confirms he's behind statue in central London (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:12:41 GMT)
The sculpture in central London of a man walking off a plinth while holding a flag has been drawing crowds.

Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:46:18 GMT)
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:51:57 GMT)
The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

Hollyoaks storyline 'devastating but important' (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:15:21 GMT)
In the Channel 4 soap, Diane Hutchinson is dealing with a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.

From Gamestation to PlayStation: Actor Rahul Kohli on his dream role (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:37:46 GMT)
His first job was selling games to customers, now he's starring in one of the biggest releases this year.

Mortimer and Whitehouse saddened by death of Gone Fishing dog (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:28:04 GMT)
Ted first appeared in Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing in 2020 and became popular with fans.

Stephen Fry sues tech conference for up to £100,000 after falling off stage (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:45:24 GMT)
The star said he broke his leg, hip, pelvis and a "bunch of ribs" at the CogX convention in 2023.

Catherine Zeta-Jones joins Sir Anthony Hopkins in Dylan Thomas film (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:07:39 GMT)
Pictures released on Wednesday show Zeta-Jones who joins Sir Anthony and Aneurin Barnard.

'Incredibly blessed': The 86-year-old dancer on the secret to a long career (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:03:28 GMT)
Dancer Joanne Banks first stepped on stage in Northern Ireland in 1958 as a teenager with the Royal Ballet, now 86 years old she is back on the boards.

Billie Eilish puts Manchester at centre of new 3D concert film (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:08:59 GMT)
Teaming up with filmmaking giant James Cameron, the superstar creates a unique love letter to her fans.

Laura Dern replaces Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:39:10 GMT)
The British actress left the hit show due to creative differences shortly after filming began.

Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:04:58 GMT)
The suit seeks to uncover several "co-conspirators" who may have been involved in the star's death.

BBC reschedules Radio 2 in the Park festival in Stirling (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:50:18 GMT)
Radio 2 in the Park was initially scheduled to take place in August, but has now been shifted to September.

Should I Marry a Murderer? - the love story that uncovered a killer (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:20:46 GMT)
True crime show follows a woman facing a life-changing dilemma after her fiancé makes a shock confession.

Life after winning Race Across the World (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:09:34 GMT)
Alfie Watts' next goal involves one of the country's favourite shows.

When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:05:56 GMT)
Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.

Noah Kahan was crowned a superstar. It messed with his head (Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:01:58 GMT)
The US singer became a festival headliner after his third album, triggering a crisis of confidence.

'We have no sleep': What it's like to run a round-the-clock celebrity fan page (Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:11:46 GMT)
Fan accounts and celebrity update pages are taking over timelines on platforms such as X and TikTok.

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