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Labour's Rachel Reeves to promise new chapter ahead (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:59:31 GMT)
The speech comes after she said Labour would not be able to turn things around "straight away" if voted in.

Electricity upgrade plan includes miles of pylons (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:12:41 GMT)
New undersea cables and on shore power lines including pylons could add up to £30 a year to energy bills, a new plan suggests.

Magnum-owner to cut jobs and split off ice cream (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:36:50 GMT)
Unilever is to shed 7,500 jobs worldwide and spin off its unit which makes Ben & Jerry's and Viennetta.

Japan raises rates for first time in 17 years (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:52:40 GMT)
The central bank had previously cut the rate below zero to try and stimulate Japan's stagnating economy.

JD Sports accused of 'irresponsible' motorbike ad (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:43:04 GMT)
The retailer has come under fire for an advert showing motorcyclists wearing trainers and doing wheelies.

How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:09:28 GMT)
Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force.

Evergrande and its founder accused of $78bn fraud (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:14:06 GMT)
Former billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and faces being banned from the financial markets for life.

Nvidia unveils latest artificial intelligence chip (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:38:11 GMT)
The firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US.

Is TikTok really a danger to the West? (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:05:59 GMT)
Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks.

Tata shutting down ovens over stability concerns (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:06:07 GMT)
Steel unions say they have known of concerns about the condition of the coke ovens for some time.

Fraud trial of British tech tycoon begins in US (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:57:54 GMT)
Autonomy founder Mike Lynch is accused of fraudulently inflating the value of his software firm.

Heat pumps too expensive, government warned (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:14:59 GMT)
The spending watchdog says the costs remain too high and public awareness of the technology remains low.

New mortgage deals being pulled within days (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:02:09 GMT)
Homeowners and buyers have more choice than at any time for 16 years but little time to make up their minds.

'I sat inches away from Boeing plane's mid-air blowout' (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:30:37 GMT)
Cuong Tran says the seatbelt saved his life as a gaping hole suddenly appeared after take-off.

PM pledges to create 20,000 more apprenticeships (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:43:25 GMT)
The government says it will fully fund training for people under 21 from April, as part of a £60m investment.

Star Wars' Millennium Falcon features on new 50p (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:31 GMT)
A new series of coins made at the Royal Mint is dedicated to the iconic Star Wars vehicles.

How much trouble is Boeing in? (Sun, 17 Mar 2024 02:11:20 GMT)
The US plane giant is under pressure from regulators and airlines, and its reputation is badly damaged.

Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:50:05 GMT)
The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers.

'My vet wanted £120 for a cream. Total rip off' (Sun, 17 Mar 2024 03:07:58 GMT)
Pet owners and vets reveal their thoughts after a watchdog warns customers could be overpaying.

Sainsbury's deliveries cancelled over tech issues (Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:14:36 GMT)
Sainsbury's cancels deliveries due on Saturday as Tesco also apologises over cancellations.

Boeing plane lands without panel in Oregon (Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:15:19 GMT)
No-one is injured after the 737-800 lands without an external panel, which went unnoticed in flight.

EU backs law against forced labour in supply chains (Sat, 16 Mar 2024 02:01:04 GMT)
Critics say the draft law - also targeting environmental abuse - is too weak to be really effective.

HelloFresh denies taking money after accounts closed (Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:55:50 GMT)
Some customers say their accounts with the food box firm were reactivated and money taken without consent.

Norfolk County Council beats Apple in iPhone row (Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:57:26 GMT)
The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders.

Vogue's new editor says she has 'big shoes to fill' (Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:00:52 GMT)
Chioma Nnadi replaces Edward Enninful, who broke boundaries at the fashion magazine.

Flight chaos made worse by engineer delay (Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:45:10 GMT)
August bank holiday disruption was made worse by engineers' inability to fix the issue from home, a report says.

Post Office victim's child: 'Scandal left me mute' (Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:17:51 GMT)
Katie Downey and other postmasters' children want redress for the impact the scandal had on their lives.

What is a heat pump and how much do they cost? (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:33:24 GMT)
The financial support to help households replace their gas boilers with heat pumps is increasing.

Workaholics Anonymous: 'I couldn't step away from the computer' (Sat, 16 Mar 2024 03:06:44 GMT)
We speak to people addicted to work after writer James Graham reveals he has the condition.

What we know about Meghan's regal lifestyle brand (Sat, 16 Mar 2024 02:57:17 GMT)
American Riviera Orchard has already amassed hundreds of thousands of online followers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Why Gillian Anderson found it scary to play Emily Maitlis (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:59:31 GMT)
The actress plays the Newsnight journalist in a new film that recreates her Prince Andrew interview.

Sex and nudity in films get stricter age ratings (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:00:02 GMT)
Scenes that were previously acceptable in films with a 12 rating are now more likely to be rated 15.

Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan: Why I hate on-screen vanity (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:08:43 GMT)
The actress says it was crucial to look "ugly and messy" in her new role in comedy series Big Mood.

Speculation mounts over who will be next James Bond (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:53:15 GMT)
Marvel star Aaron Taylor-Johnson is in the frame as the next actor playing James Bond, reports say.

Brit winner Raye to headline Radio 1's Big Weekend (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:31:40 GMT)
The Saturday acts for the three-day festival's Main Stage are announced, with more to be revealed.

BBC takes a close-up look at new Banksy London mural (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:14:28 GMT)
Crowds have gathered to see a new tree mural in north London after street artist Banksy claimed the piece.

GB News shows hosted by MPs broke Ofcom rules (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:08:40 GMT)
The TV channel is put "on notice" by the media regulator over its use of politicians as presenters.

Dr Dre 'appreciates being alive' after three strokes (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:48:19 GMT)
The rapper and producer reveals he suffered three strokes after having a brain aneurysm in 2021.

Katie Price declared bankrupt for second time (Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:33:48 GMT)
The model has been declared bankrupt by a High Court judge over a "substantial" unpaid tax bill.

Venue to stay open as nightclub after noise row (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:04:21 GMT)
A judge permits Manchester's Night & Day Cafe to operate as a nightclub but with noise limits in place.

Star Wars' Millennium Falcon features on new 50p (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:31 GMT)
A new series of coins made at the Royal Mint is dedicated to the iconic Star Wars vehicles.

Oscar-winning King's Speech screenwriter dies (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:56:18 GMT)
David Seidler, who had a stammer growing up, was inspired to write the true story of King George VI.

Game of Thrones creators: Why we swapped dragons for aliens in new show (Sun, 17 Mar 2024 02:39:04 GMT)
The creators of Game of Thrones on switching fantasy for sci-fi for their TV show, 3 Body Problem.

Should adult Harry Potter fans 'grow up and get over it'? (Sat, 16 Mar 2024 01:24:49 GMT)
Fans of the wizarding world have denounced Miriam Margolyes, who said the franchise was for children.

Idris Elba 'dreams big' with West African eco-city plan (Sun, 17 Mar 2024 01:23:34 GMT)
The actor aims to regenerate an island off Sierra Leone and start the country’s first wind farm.

Vogue's new editor says she has 'big shoes to fill' (Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:00:52 GMT)
Chioma Nnadi replaces Edward Enninful, who broke boundaries at the fashion magazine.

The story of I Will Always Love You, 50 years on (Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:37:29 GMT)
Dolly Parton's ballad endures after five decades - from Elvis Presley to Whitney Houston and beyond.

BBC takes a close-up look at new Banksy London mural (Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:14:28 GMT)
Crowds have gathered to see a new tree mural in north London after street artist Banksy claimed the piece.

Cara Delevingne's LA mansion gutted by fire (Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:45:15 GMT)
The model and actress was not at home at the time, but two other people were injured.

Mel B on when she lost her girl power (Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:13:45 GMT)
The Spice Girl Mel B opens up about her experience with domestic abuse and why she chose to speak up.

Watch: I'm just... Slash?! Ryan Gosling brings the Kenergy (Mon, 11 Mar 2024 03:33:15 GMT)
The actor steals the show in his live performance with the Guns N' Roses rock legend.

Barbie, Oppenheimer & a wardrobe mishap? The Oscars in 60 seconds (Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:22:54 GMT)
Robert Downey Jr won his first Oscar, Emma Stone had a wardrobe malfunction and more best bits in 60 seconds.

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