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Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:43:04 GMT)
The Chancellor has set 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Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.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

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.

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.

Companies offered £3,000 to hire jobless under-24s (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:02:46 GMT)
It comes as ministers grapple with spiralling unemployment rates among young people.

Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:43:32 GMT)
The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

Steelworks costing £1.3m a day to run (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:23:17 GMT)
The government spent £377m to keep British Steel's Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.

Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash (Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:51:10 GMT)
Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz (Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:08:33 GMT)
The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband (Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:42:38 GMT)
Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:09:22 GMT)
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets (Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:01:31 GMT)
Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz (Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:33:34 GMT)
The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame (Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:02:15 GMT)
A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:42:19 GMT)
Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.

Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:28:26 GMT)
Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

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?

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:07:39 GMT)
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

'Many people fooled' by AI wedding pics, says Zendaya (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.

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.

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.

Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief bike ride (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:34:38 GMT)
The Radio 1 Breakfast host was joined by a special guest on the latest leg of his charity challenge.

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.

Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan named Saturday Night Live UK hosts (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:57:56 GMT)
The six-episode series, based on the long-running US variety show, will launch on 21 March.

BBC urges court to dismiss Trump Panorama lawsuit (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:02:23 GMT)
The US president is suing for defamation over the way Panorama spliced together parts of a speech he made.

Michael Sheen to replace Richard Osman as House of Games quiz show host (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:58:00 GMT)
He will replace Richard Osman, who has presented House Of Games for the last nine years.

Russell Kane to star in Romeo and Juliet reboot (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:28:26 GMT)
Comedian Russell Kane will be treading the boards as part of the New Vic's 40th anniversary year.

Oscars red carpet: Stars and fashion in pictures (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:12:41 GMT)
Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

King hits the DJ decks on city arts venue visit (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:48:42 GMT)
The King admits "trying to get a hang of it" while having a go at being a DJ during a visit to Manchester.

Manchester festival refunds tickets after venue backlash (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:20 GMT)
Organisers of Manchester's No Art festival offer to refund tickets, after choosing a venue 50 miles away.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Michael B Jordan turn heads on Oscars red carpet (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:30:53 GMT)
Hollywood’s biggest stars turned heads on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards

'It's a tie, I'm not joking' - unusual Oscars moment sees two films share award (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:47:47 GMT)
The rare but not unprecedented tie saw The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both win for best short live action film.

How to watch the Oscar-winning films (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:19:41 GMT)
One Battle After Another, Sinners and Frankenstein were among the winners at Sunday's Academy Awards.

Oscars 2026: How are the winners decided? (Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:21:33 GMT)
Kate Razzle looks at how the winners will be chosen for Sunday night's Oscars, where several cateorgories are too close to call.

Meet the director nominated for two Oscars for two different films (Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:19:59 GMT)
Getting nominated once for an Academy Award is a feat but Geeta Gandbhir is nominated twice this year - for two separate films.

'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards (Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:34:30 GMT)
Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:15:44 GMT)
The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

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.

Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:09:00 GMT)
From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled.

Did Louis Theroux's manosphere documentary change anyone's mind? (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:37:08 GMT)
A group of young men and others who keep track of the online space say if they think the documentary will have an impact.

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