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Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:36:49 GMT)
Government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after report drivers are sub-letting accounts.

Government supporting refinery as 420 jobs at risk (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:50:19 GMT)
The government says workers at the Lindsey plant in Lincolnshire have been "badly let down".

Lifetime ISAs leave some with less money than they put in (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:23:20 GMT)
MPs call for reform to the savings account which aims to help people save towards retirement or a first home.

What's the story behind Aldi Oasis rebrand? (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:08:28 GMT)
Aldi rebrands Greater Manchester store 'Aldeh' for Oasis' five homecoming gigs in Heaton Park.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:57:37 GMT)
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:02:03 GMT)
US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.

Welfare concessions to be set out before key vote (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:33:40 GMT)
Ministers hope to reassure wavering MPs after a rebellion over benefits cuts led to a major climbdown.

Tech firms face demands to stop illegal content going viral (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:21:31 GMT)
UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on more safety measures for online platforms, such as preventing screen-records of children's livestreams.

Prada acknowledges footwear design's Indian roots after backlash (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:24:48 GMT)
Prada described the Kolhapuri sandals as "leather footwear" but did not mention its origins, prompting backlash.

Canada drops tech tax to restart US trade talks (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:14:04 GMT)
A new tax on technology firms is being halted after Trump threatened new tariffs on Canadian goods.

UK-US tariff deal begins but still no news on steel (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:33:31 GMT)
The deal will give the UK motor industry preferential treatment and cut aerospace tariffs to zero.

London to Brighton line faces delays in heatwave (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:13:18 GMT)
Network Rail is introducing speed restrictions and a revised timetable for Monday and Tuesday.

MP asks Lotus to give clarity to 1,300 workers (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:26:01 GMT)
Ben Goldsborough says he met with Geely on Monday and emphasised the need for "openness".

Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:52:21 GMT)
Trump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group.

Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:42:04 GMT)
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.

Uber's dynamic pricing means higher fares and lower earnings for drivers, study finds (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:27:37 GMT)
A University of Oxford study says Uber's dynamic pricing algorithm has seen drivers income decrease.

Plans to help benefits recipients into work 'a mess', say DWP officials (Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:03:37 GMT)
Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.

'We have all the cards' - Trump says he is ending Canada trade talks (Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:19:38 GMT)
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.

Lotus has 'no plans' to close any car factory (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:23:50 GMT)
The firm's Chinese owner tells the government it is committed to the UK but said it is exploring options.

The benefits U-turn raises questions about the credibility of Labour's long-term plan (Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:33:47 GMT)
The Government is boxed in from this week's events - and lacks the Houdini skills to escape, says the BBC's Faisal Islam

Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost? (Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:43:15 GMT)
The changes could cost up to £3bn which will have to come from higher taxes or cuts elsewhere, given the chancellor's self-imposed borrowing rules.

Starmer U-turns on benefits cuts after Labour backlash (Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:17:40 GMT)
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it.

Should we be letting flies eat our food waste? (Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:10:12 GMT)
In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein.

Nissan Sunderland looking to cut 250 jobs (Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:13:18 GMT)
A spokesperson said the Sunderland plant remained 'at the forefront of our electrification strategy'.

Post Office criminal trials unlikely before 2028, says police chief (Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:03:20 GMT)
The police will not hand files to prosecutors until after the final report from the public inquiry into the scandal is published.

UK car production plunges to 76-year low for May (Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:45:17 GMT)
Exports to the US halved as President Donald Trump's tariffs caused some UK car makers to halt shipments.

Nike pledges to cut reliance on Chinese factories (Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:50:20 GMT)
Company executives say the sportwear giant will cut its reliance on producing goods in China to ease the impact of US trade policies.

Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand (Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:43:54 GMT)
The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks' (Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:08:19 GMT)
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.

Russia's economy is down but not out (Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:07:33 GMT)
The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Police launch criminal investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury sets (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:13:20 GMT)
It follows performances from both bands on Saturday at the Glastonbury music festival in Somerset.

Bob Vylan: Who are the controversial rap-punk duo? (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:52:12 GMT)
The band made headlines at Worthy Farm over the weekend with a chant about the IDF.

Bob Vylan coverage should have been pulled, BBC says (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:30:55 GMT)
It comes after Ofcom said it had asked the BBC why controversial remarks made by the band were broadcast live.

The Vivienne 'died two days before body found' (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:08:12 GMT)
James Lee Williams, 32, found fame after winning the first series of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK.

Lewis Capaldi announces comeback tour after Glastonbury return (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:22:00 GMT)
The Someone You Loved singer took two years away from the spotlight to deal with his mental health.

Olivia Rodrigo leaves Glastonbury on a high (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:02:33 GMT)
The pop star delivered the weekend's most compelling, hit-packed headline slot as the festival ends.

Glastonbury's best bits: Capaldi's comeback, celebrity sightings and lots of spoons (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:08:07 GMT)
The UK's biggest festival is over for another year and here is what made it so memorable.

Rod Stewart at Glastonbury: Old school charm from another era (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:55:04 GMT)
The star brings out several special guests and seranades Michael Eavis in a Vegas-style set.

Another Jurassic film is out, and Oasis return: What's coming up this week (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:03:16 GMT)
Also this week, Evita officially opens and The Sandman returns for season two.

Renowned opera singer Stuart Burrows dies at 92 (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:10:45 GMT)
The internationally renowned opera singer Stuart Burrows has died following a short illness.

Starmer criticises 'appalling' Bob Vylan IDF chants (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:52:37 GMT)
The prime minister describes the punk duo's Glastonbury chants calling for death to Israel's military as "hate speech".

'Stop!' - Beyoncé pauses show as flying Cadillac tilts mid-air (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:19:26 GMT)
There were gasps from the audience as the elaborate prop, which carries her over the crowd, malfunctioned high above the ground.

'Every word has come back to haunt me': China cracks down on women who write gay erotica (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:28:50 GMT)
At least 30 writers have been arrested across the country since February, a lawyer tells the BBC.

Black Sabbath given Freedom of Birmingham (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:08:23 GMT)
All four original members receive the prestigious honour at an event at the city's Council House.

Crowds celebrate Pride in New York City, India, Mexico and more (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 21:44:40 GMT)
Crowds have gathered at Pride celebrations around the world, including the Pride Parade NYC.

Glastonbury Festival getaway and clean-up begins (Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:31:05 GMT)
Public transport and the roads near Worthy Farm are expected to be busy as people head home.

What a night in Glasto's 'Naughty Corner' looks like (Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:20:05 GMT)
Over 20 years, Glastonbury has expanded its after-hours offering for those who dare brave it.

Charli XCX, Neil Young and Scissor Sisters give Glastonbury goosebumps (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:02:06 GMT)
With several headliners competing for attention, Saturday was Glastonbury's most compelling night.

Glastonbury's mystery band Patchwork were Pulp, after all (Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:44:37 GMT)
Jarvis Cocker confirms what everyone knew: Glastonbury's secret act are 1995 headliners Pulp.

Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged Glastonbury set (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:58:18 GMT)
The Irish-language rap trio play to a packed crowd, despite calls for their performance to be banned.

Lewis Capaldi makes emotional comeback with surprise Glastonbury set (Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:09:11 GMT)
The singer makes his live return at the festival after releasing a new single.

Rod Stewart on Glastonbury: 'I wish they wouldn't call it the tea time slot' (Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:11:34 GMT)
The rock star talks to BBC News ahead of his performance at the Glastonbury Festival this weekend.

From obscurity to Glastonbury. Did Doechii really predict success five years ago? (Sat, 28 Jun 2025 01:05:00 GMT)
The Florida-born rapper and singer is a Grammy Award-winner and a top act at Glastonbury.

Lorde opens Glastonbury festival with surprise set (Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:08:18 GMT)
The New Zealand pop star draws a huge crowd for an unannounced appearance on the Woodsies Stage.

In pictures: Saturday at Glastonbury Festival (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:45:59 GMT)
Neil Young headlined the Pyramid Stage, thousands watched Charli XCX and a surprise appearance from Pulp.

Keeping Joe Strummer's spirit alive at Glastonbury (Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:29:55 GMT)
Joe Strummer's widow says he "absolutely loved" the festival.

'We want to give you best seat in house for Glasto' (Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:56:19 GMT)
A look behind the scenes at what it takes to bring Glastonbury Festival to people across the world.

Glastonbury Festival: Five newcomers you don't want to miss (Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:37:25 GMT)
Some of music's best new acts will play at Glastonbury. Here's who to see before they get too big.

In pictures: Glastonbury Festival day two (Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:45:38 GMT)
Day two was a drizzly start but the sun came through - and so did the surprises.

'My stoma won't stop me enjoying Glastonbury' (Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:45:07 GMT)
TikToker Lucy Smith-Butler says she hopes her top tips will help other disabled festival-goers too.

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