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Shared ownership: 'It's a con and we felt trapped' (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:38:10 GMT)
Londoners, including couple Chris and Diana, share their experiences of shared ownership.
Cosmetics icon Leonard Lauder dies aged 92 (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:51:15 GMT)
Lauder took over his parents' company in 1958 and served as chief executive for 17 years.
Reeves vows to shield UK from Israel-Iran price shock (Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:55:59 GMT)
The chancellor said nothing was "off the table" in protecting people from the impact of higher oil prices.
HS2 reports subcontractor over alleged fraud (Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:48:53 GMT)
The firm managing the giant rail project has shared whistleblower allegations with HMRC.
Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop tobacco ads (Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:50:58 GMT)
The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002.
Can trainers be made in the US without cheap labour? (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:07:49 GMT)
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.
Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe? (Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:24:44 GMT)
Most dads in the UK get two weeks of leave when their baby is born - but new fathers in many other countries get more.
How the Israel-Iran conflict could affect energy prices (Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:07:19 GMT)
Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher wholesale energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.
Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran (Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:20:35 GMT)
The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car.
What does the Air India crash mean for Boeing? (Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:59:27 GMT)
Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record.
Badenoch calls for end to oil and gas windfall tax (Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:21:29 GMT)
The Conservative leader said the windfall tax on the oil and gas sector should end and new drilling licenses are needed.
Minister to soften impact of planned disability benefit cuts (Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:31:12 GMT)
Liz Kendall tries to ease the impact of planned benefits cuts as Labour MPs consider rebelling.
Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after economy shrinks (Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:38:26 GMT)
The chancellor highlights "uncertainty" in the world as economists warn of tax rises if the economy fails to grow.
Poundland sold for £1 with shops set to close (Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:19:24 GMT)
The BBC understands up to 100 of the brand's 825 UK stores could close as the new owners shake up the business.
Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year (Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:12:13 GMT)
Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services, documents in the Spending Review suggest.
People on £10,000 to £71,000 react to the UK's spending plans (Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:17:16 GMT)
After the government outlined its spending plans, people with a range of incomes give us their reaction.
Watchdog warns allergy sufferers about Dubai chocolate (Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:37:24 GMT)
The Food Standards Agency says the labelling on imported chocolate may not list all ingredients.
Seven ways the Spending Review will affect you (Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:48:00 GMT)
Spending limits for government departments are being outlined by the chancellor. This is how it affects you.
Faisal Islam: This is not a quick fix, but that's the point (Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:25:37 GMT)
The measures announced in the Spending Review will not instantly transform the economy.
Key points at a glance from the Spending Review (Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:23:51 GMT)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils how the government plans to spend money in the coming years.
Human-sized Labubu doll sells for more than $150,000 (Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:28:45 GMT)
The 131cm-high figurine was sold at the Yongle International Auction in Beijing.
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over images (Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:11:26 GMT)
The Hollywood studios allege Midjourney's image generator is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism".
The Korean bakery chain that says croissants don't have to be French (Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:57:26 GMT)
Asian bakeries are seeing success at home and abroad by bringing global flavours to traditional French pastries.
Winners and losers: Who got what in the spending review? (Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:40:32 GMT)
BBC correspondents analyse how departments have fared and the impact decisions could have on you.
US inflation ticks higher but tariff impact remains muted (Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:05:26 GMT)
Higher prices for some items were offset by declines in other areas, such as petrol, airfares and clothing.
Trump says rare earths deal 'done' with China (Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:38:40 GMT)
The world's two biggest economies have agreed in principle a framework for de-escalating trade tensions.
Elon Musk says he regrets some posts about Donald Trump (Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:52:35 GMT)
The billionaire says his posts went "too far" after attacking the US president's planned tax and spending bill.
Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise (Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT)
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom (Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:53:06 GMT)
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.
'I used to spend £50 there': What's gone wrong at Poundland? (Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:10:18 GMT)
After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned.
