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Millions more on benefits to get £150 off energy bills (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:30:25 GMT)
The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.

Old meter switch-off is pushed back (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:01:47 GMT)
Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says

Japan's Nippon seals controversial US Steel deal after Trump pact (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:16:10 GMT)
Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover.

Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:55:38 GMT)
The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens.

HS2 line to be delayed again with no new date given (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:08:13 GMT)
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the HS2 project was an "appalling mess".

Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT)
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.

Chocolate prices soar as UK inflation stays at highest in over a year (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:42:00 GMT)
Food prices grew for a third month in May, as the overall rate of inflation remained at 3.4%.

OpenAI boss: Meta offering $100m plus to poach my staff (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:15:20 GMT)
Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival.

Co-op offers members £10 discount on shopping after cyber attack (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:44:49 GMT)
The retailer says the offer is to thank members but a retail analyst says the bar is high to redeem it.

Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:15:27 GMT)
The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline.

More than 1,000 jobs at risk as Poundland plans 68 store closures (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:43:19 GMT)
The discount chain sets out turnaround plans a week after it was bought by a US investment firm.

Amazon boss says AI will replace jobs at tech giant (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:31:36 GMT)
Andy Jassy tells staff to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as he warns the workforce will get smaller.

UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:09:31 GMT)
The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.

Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:31:20 GMT)
The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US.

Experts question whether $499 gold Trump phone can be US-made (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:34:12 GMT)
It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash in on his name.

Nissan unveils new electric car to be built in UK (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:16:05 GMT)
The new Leaf will be powered by batteries also manufactured in Sunderland.

British Steel secures £500m contract to supply UK train tracks (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:49:11 GMT)
The company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years.

WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:08 GMT)
People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads.

US deal 'may force UK biofuel plant to close' (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:04:33 GMT)
Ensus says the recent UK-US tariff deal "fundamentally undermined its business position".

UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:30:15 GMT)
Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032.

How the Israel-Iran conflict could affect energy prices (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:59:52 GMT)
Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.

The reality behind Trump's incredible investment claims (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:44:27 GMT)
The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.

Shared ownership: 'It's a con and we felt trapped' (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:41:46 GMT)
Londoners, including couple Chris and Diana, share their experiences of shared ownership.

Son of Estée Lauder, who took the brand global, dies aged 92 (Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:51:15 GMT)
Leonard Lauder joined 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.

'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.

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.

Can shoes 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.

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.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Jeremy Allen White sings as Springsteen in film trailer (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:31:31 GMT)
After Timothee Chalamet's Bob Dylan, White plays The Boss in new film biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere.

'Exhilarating and exciting!' How Bradford's children feel about their City of Culture show (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:14:07 GMT)
Sing Dance Leap is the first collaboration between Royal Ballet and Opera, Opera North and Northern Ballet.

Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault in actor's $260m lawsuit (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:28:03 GMT)
The US film and TV giant denies the allegations, with his lawyer calling them a "scam" to make money.

Kneecap rapper bailed over terror charge (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:44:10 GMT)
Kneecap's Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah.

'You're an adulterer!' - How Kim Woodburn became a one-liner legend (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:32:30 GMT)
A look back at Woodward's infamous spats and some of the TV star's best - and most scathing - quotes.

Theatre to open in former Debenhams in Westfield (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:14:01 GMT)
A new 600-person theatre which feature an immersive show based on the film Dirty Dancing.

Pianist Alfred Brendel dies aged 94 (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:26:18 GMT)
Alfred Brendel's disciplined musicianship was tempered by a deliberately off-beat view of the world.

Ed Sheeran's co-writer 'incredibly relieved' as Thinking Out Loud case finally ends (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:08:36 GMT)
Songwriter Amy Wadge said the US copyright trial had "haunted" her for more than a decade.

Zoe Slater returns to EastEnders after 20-year gap (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:11:31 GMT)
The actress returns in the first episode from new executive producer Ben Wadey.

Anger at lack of action on 'Oasis ticket scammer' (Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:17:36 GMT)
Fans say they felt let down by an initial Action Fraud decision not to refer their case.

Will Smith says Oscars slap fallout was brutal (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:34:41 GMT)
The Fresh Prince actor says taking an "honest look at myself" inspired a return to music.

California doctor to plead guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:42:26 GMT)
The actor - best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends – was found dead in his hot tub in October 2023.

Social media now main source of news in US, research suggests (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:43:24 GMT)
A report also finds right-leaning audiences on X have almost doubled in the UK since Elon Musk's takeover.

'I hope she's resting now' - Kim Woodburn remembered by co-star Aggie (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:07:52 GMT)
The TV personality first found fame on Channel 4's How Clean is Your House alongside Aggie MacKenzie.

Writing new Bond book 'daunting responsibility' (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:54:36 GMT)
Award-winning crime writer Mike Craven is writing a new James Bond series aimed at young readers.

Your next Traitors fix, and Yungblud's new album: What's coming up this week (Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:13:07 GMT)
28 Years Later is also released, Date Everything is here, and Benson Boone has a new album out.

Can the Beckham brand survive reports of family feud? (Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:48:44 GMT)
A PR expert says coverage has begun to affect the family's public image, with it taking a more soap-opera-like tone.

Love Island’s Georgia Harrison: 'I re-read my MBE letter three times' (Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:56:38 GMT)
The 30-year-old former reality star has been recognised for her work on protecting women and girls.

11 festivals you can still get tickets for this summer (Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:10:55 GMT)
If you missed out on Glastonbury tickets there are still other festivals you can get tickets for.

'My kids are the reason I'm alive': Backstage with Shakira (Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:09:45 GMT)
Shakira says the situation facing immigrants in the US is "painful" as she talks to the BBC in Miami.

Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal's genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker (Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:02:10 GMT)
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life.

Brian Wilson obituary: Troubled genius who wrote most of The Beach Boys' hits (Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:59:49 GMT)
One of the most innovative and creative music artists of the 20th century.

These touts made millions - and claimed staff at big ticketing firms helped (Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:14:50 GMT)
The touts alleged staff at resale sites Ticketmaster once owned helped them trade in bulk, the BBC reveals.

Pitbull says seeing fans dressed as him is priceless (Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:50:41 GMT)
The 44-year-old American singer says he loves the trend of fans dressing up as him on tour.

Watch: Kim Woodburn's memorable TV moments (Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:02:39 GMT)
The TV personality appeared on several reality shows, after rising to fame on How Clean Is Your House.

Watch: Visitors sit on and break artwork chair in Italian museum (Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:45:14 GMT)
The 'Van Gogh' chair is an artwork by Nicola Bolla made out of thousands of Swarovski crystals.

Watch: Idris Elba unveils celebratory stone at old college (Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:07:12 GMT)
Watch the moment a paving stone recognising Idris Elba was revealed outside of his old college.

'Playing piano and singing takes me to another world' - Brian Wilson (Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:32:20 GMT)
The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career.

Schwarzenegger: Hey, stop whining, do something on climate change (Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:58:40 GMT)
The actor and activist was speaking to the BBC at a summit organised by his Climate Initiative.

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