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Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix Warner Brothers deal (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:51:50 GMT)
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.
Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:13:30 GMT)
Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:52:59 GMT)
The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.
My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:05:01 GMT)
The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.
Disruption as flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after outage (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:57:02 GMT)
Services resumed this morning but there have been knock-on delays, diversions and cancellations to flights.
What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular? (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:50:26 GMT)
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:06:28 GMT)
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.
US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:58:27 GMT)
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.
Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:44:09 GMT)
The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.
Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:19:14 GMT)
Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.
Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:09:09 GMT)
Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.
Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns (Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:56:16 GMT)
Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.
Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027 (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:43:02 GMT)
Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.
Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:21:29 GMT)
Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.
Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:26:39 GMT)
Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.
Liverpool Street named UK's busiest station again (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:05:37 GMT)
Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.
Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:10:10 GMT)
The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.
Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:51:49 GMT)
Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.
A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:05:23 GMT)
Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.
Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:23 GMT)
The $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly $2bn Versace was sold for in 2018.
Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:53:28 GMT)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.
Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:33:23 GMT)
Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.
Russia bans Roblox over concerns about safety and extremist content (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:36:04 GMT)
Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.
People admit to 'secret spending' without telling partners (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:52:33 GMT)
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.
Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:32:35 GMT)
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.
Water bill rises push troubled Thames back into profit (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:40:45 GMT)
As it stands, Thames Water has sufficient cash to make it to the first quarter of next year.
Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over misleading green claims (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:50:00 GMT)
The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their 'sustainability' claims.
How family firms can best plan for succession (Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:12:26 GMT)
The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.
'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it (Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:37:07 GMT)
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry (Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:18:35 GMT)
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.
