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British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer (Mon, 11 May 2026 11:22:01 GMT)
The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.
Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned (Mon, 11 May 2026 15:39:32 GMT)
All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.
Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip (Mon, 11 May 2026 17:24:21 GMT)
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Oil price predicted to remain above $100 for rest of year (Mon, 11 May 2026 16:57:15 GMT)
Investment bank JP Morgan expects oil to remain in the "low $100s" even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen next month.
This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't (Sun, 10 May 2026 23:32:40 GMT)
It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.
Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence (Sun, 10 May 2026 23:34:59 GMT)
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK (Mon, 11 May 2026 16:05:39 GMT)
Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.
My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps (Sun, 10 May 2026 23:38:30 GMT)
A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.
Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict (Mon, 11 May 2026 11:43:37 GMT)
The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.
No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says (Sun, 10 May 2026 23:33:43 GMT)
Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.
Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce (Mon, 11 May 2026 09:26:33 GMT)
The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes (Mon, 11 May 2026 02:48:53 GMT)
The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems (Fri, 08 May 2026 23:30:12 GMT)
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages (Fri, 08 May 2026 14:42:13 GMT)
An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.
Major train operator to be renationalised in months (Fri, 08 May 2026 16:14:48 GMT)
GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.
The companies making billions from the Iran war (Fri, 08 May 2026 08:13:07 GMT)
Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.
US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row (Fri, 08 May 2026 20:41:19 GMT)
The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.
South East Water boss quits after supply failures (Fri, 08 May 2026 11:20:48 GMT)
David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.
Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs? (Fri, 08 May 2026 01:31:55 GMT)
The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.
Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait (Fri, 08 May 2026 08:43:55 GMT)
US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.
Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits (Thu, 07 May 2026 15:41:28 GMT)
Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.
Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US (Thu, 07 May 2026 23:11:35 GMT)
Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.
World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty (Fri, 08 May 2026 04:10:45 GMT)
Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.
How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood' (Sat, 09 May 2026 06:13:11 GMT)
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.
How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy (Sat, 09 May 2026 08:28:23 GMT)
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict (Wed, 06 May 2026 23:06:17 GMT)
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff (Mon, 04 May 2026 23:43:28 GMT)
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
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?
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?
