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'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it (Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:14:53 GMT)
It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK? (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:08 GMT)
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:59:36 GMT)
From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:44:15 GMT)
The UK data watchdog has received complaints after James Watt reportedly contacted former shareholders.

China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:53:04 GMT)
The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.

China hits out at British Steel nationalisation (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:44:22 GMT)
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

The financial winners and losers from the World Cup (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:36:11 GMT)
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?

I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:14:11 GMT)
Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

Why has British Steel been nationalised? (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:57:02 GMT)
The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.

Why are UK fuel prices rising again? (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:09:45 GMT)
UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran.

Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor? (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:42:25 GMT)
Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:25:31 GMT)
Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.

White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k from Trump speech bets (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:52:35 GMT)
A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.

Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:19:20 GMT)
It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.

Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:40:58 GMT)
The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.

British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:31:15 GMT)
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

UK economy returns to growth in May (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:43:28 GMT)
The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.

TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:08:33 GMT)
It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.

Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:23:00 GMT)
The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.

Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful' (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:25:35 GMT)
The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity.

Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:21:25 GMT)
The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.

SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:11:57 GMT)
Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.

Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:46:26 GMT)
The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.

Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:13:06 GMT)
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.

Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:09:08 GMT)
Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.

Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:14:39 GMT)
Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company.

Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:13:40 GMT)
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? (Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:04:58 GMT)
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain (Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:29:06 GMT)
It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:11:35 GMT)
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Gracie Abrams captures pain of early adulthood in new album - but you're left wanting more (Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:33:47 GMT)
The singer's third album is full of incisive, witty lyrics that are let down by muted production.

16 World Cup viral moments - from Posh Spice's nonchalance to Haaland's bromance (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:40:03 GMT)
We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight.

'Wham! concerts changed lives in China' - Ridgeley (Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:12:20 GMT)
A new documentary shows the impact Wham! had on people during their ground-breaking visit to China.

Signed Hockney print found in a book sells for £41K (Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:10:25 GMT)
The print, found in a book donated to a Salvation Army shop, is snapped up by an anonymous bidder.

Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81 (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:32:35 GMT)
She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:07:24 GMT)
The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".

Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:03:31 GMT)
The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.

Kit Connor and Joe Locke: 'Making a film like Heartstopper will forever be important' (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:52:23 GMT)
The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman's popular screen adaptation to a conclusion.

Bonnie Tyler funeral plans announced as fans invited to line the streets (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:17:21 GMT)
Bonnie Tyler's coffin will be brought to her Mumbles home, with fans invited to "pay their respects".

Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey joins Strictly line-up (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:43:25 GMT)
Dame Sarah, who has won 30 medals for Great Britain, is the seventh celebrity to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.

Andrew Flintoff crash passenger 'suffered PTSD and back injuries', court documents allege (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:27:24 GMT)
The particulars of Racing driver Paul Rees's claim against BBC Studios said he is suing for upwards of £100,000.

Trump drops BBC's commercial arm from Panorama lawsuit, but main case remains (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:17:02 GMT)
The US president removes BBC Studios from his defamation lawsuit over a controversial documentary.

Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:37:32 GMT)
Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.

Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo dies aged 91 (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:24:54 GMT)
Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.

Ten unheard tracks from David Bowie's early career to be released (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:48:07 GMT)
The previously unheard tracks from the 1960s were recorded when Bowie went by the stage name Davie Jones.

Original watercolours by William Weston Young expected to fetch up to £25,000 at auction (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:10:15 GMT)
A series of watercolours by ceramicist William Weston Young are to go under the hammer.

24m tune in to watch England-Argentina (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:51:33 GMT)
England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final attracts an audience of 24 million on the BBC.

The 85-year-old living in her own art installation (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:54:09 GMT)
After careers as a teacher, cookbook author and TV chef, Sue Kreitzman's life took a different path.

Is the fear of unintentionally going viral changing clubbing for Gen Z? (Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:05:22 GMT)
For some young clubbers, the fear is not dancing badly, it's becoming content.

The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:04:58 GMT)
The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.

Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:14:12 GMT)
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.

Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast (Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:03:02 GMT)
Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:18:35 GMT)
The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says.

Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park (Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:10:38 GMT)
The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.

Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures (Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:19:44 GMT)
The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.

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