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Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:18:41 GMT)
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.

Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms' payouts (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:51:43 GMT)
The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry.

China calls for 'win-win' solution to trade tensions (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:20:14 GMT)
With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.

Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut back (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:59:41 GMT)
An "unsettled economy" is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year.

Investors cautious as Trump signals new tariffs (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:55:22 GMT)
The US president said he is considering imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico from 1 February.

Inside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:04 GMT)
Next to a geothermal plant in Iceland a start-up is growing microalgae for food.

Pay after inflation rises at fastest rate since 2021 (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:10:13 GMT)
Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector.

Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:04:25 GMT)
Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth.

Delay to TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:47:45 GMT)
The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.

Working from home 'not proper work' - ex-Asda boss (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:55:37 GMT)
Lord Rose says it harms productivity but expert says hybrid work can be as good as full-time in the office.

What executive orders has Trump signed after taking office? (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:25:50 GMT)
The Republican quickly set about using his new powers to approve executive actions on a host of policy priorities.

Rail nationalisation not a silver bullet, says Labour (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:33:04 GMT)
The Transport Secretary says taking operators into public ownership doesn't guarantee good service.

Panama rejects Trump vow to 'take back' Panama Canal (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:44:32 GMT)
Donald Trump claims China is operating the key US trade route but Panama says it belongs to them.

'I got £955 from a Child Trust Fund I didn't know I had' (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:00:28 GMT)
Latonya Skye-Paterson discovers she is one of thousands of people with money to claim on turning 18.

Brexit fishing row heads for trade court showdown (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:14:26 GMT)
The UK has banned European vessels from catching the silvery fish species in its North Sea waters but the EU is challenging the move.

Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:52:40 GMT)
$Melania is announced after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump.

Cidermaker wins appeal in 'lookalike' dispute with Aldi (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:30:28 GMT)
The Somerset cider-maker wins an appeal after claiming Aldi had copied its packaging and taste.

Fears empty restaurant TikTok trend could last (Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:31:54 GMT)
There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year.

How AI can spot diseases that doctors aren't looking for (Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:07:03 GMT)
AI can take a second look at medical scans and flag up potential problems that doctors might not see.

The US farm workers coming from Guatemala - on a legal visa (Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:08:13 GMT)
Trump will target undocumented migrants but it is unclear if legal visas like the H-2A will survive.

What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance? (Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:08:50 GMT)
The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.

GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload (Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:09:07 GMT)
Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?

How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases (Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:17:34 GMT)
Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.

'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy (Thu, 09 Jan 2025 01:29:15 GMT)
Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Fans rush for hotly anticipated 'romantasy' sequel (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:15:20 GMT)
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is billed as one of the biggest publishing releases since Harry Potter.

Singer Ethel Cain defends #KillMoreCEOs post (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:06:17 GMT)
The US singer responds to criticism of comments in the wake of the murder of a health insurance boss.

Actress Pauline Quirke reveals dementia diagnosis (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:31:40 GMT)
The Birds of a Feather star retires from acting and reveals she was diagnosed with dementia in 2021.

Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies at 65 (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:40:41 GMT)
A statement said Sykes, who co-wrote some of the rock band's chart hits, had been ill with cancer.

Avengers director Russo joins Sheffield Utd board (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:08:33 GMT)
Hollywood film director Joe Russo joins the board of Championship side Sheffield United a month after the takeover by COH Sports.

Actor with terminal illness wins top theatre award (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:01:52 GMT)
Michael Campbell, also known as Michael Patrick, won the Judges’ Award at the Stage Awards in London.

Carrie Underwood goes a cappella at Trump's inauguration (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:29:18 GMT)
The weird, surprising and fascinating moments from Donald Trump's second inauguration.

Prince Harry case against Sun publisher delayed (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:37:44 GMT)
Prince Harry's barrister said there was potentially a "good prospect" of an agreement that would save the court time.

Woman held on suspicion of stalking Joey Essex (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:14:14 GMT)
The woman was held by police in Cheshire following allegations regarding the Only Way is Essex star.

McAvoy and Lange set for Glasgow Film Festival (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:10:29 GMT)
Now in its 21st year the festival, which starts next month, features premieres of films from 39 countries.

Man arrested over stabbing of Bollywood actor (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:34:06 GMT)
Police say the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen staying illegally in India, which he denies.

Extra £1.5m needed to complete Jersey Opera House (Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:08:17 GMT)
The theatre says additional funding is needed to install modern staging and lighting equipment.

'People forget - musicians are human too' (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:10:31 GMT)
Rising costs are making it harder for both performers and venues to survive, they say.

Police investigate reported stalking of Gladiators star (Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:43:51 GMT)
The star, real name Alex Gray, 33, was reportedly targeted by a female stalker on set and at home.

Football fans to form 'Bantam of the Opera' choir (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:01:32 GMT)
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lesley Garrett will help teach Bradford City fans to sing opera.

Theatre director Claire van Kampen dies aged 71 (Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:14:19 GMT)
The wife of actor Sir Mark Rylance died after being diagnosed with cancer, a family statement confirms.

Diaz's 10-year retirement 'best years' of her life (Sat, 18 Jan 2025 03:44:14 GMT)
The Holiday star says "this is maybe the beginning" as she returns to the big screen after a decade.

Theatre with Raac could take 'up to five years' to reopen (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:11:32 GMT)
Redhill's Harlequin Theatre has been closed since September 2023 after the discover of Raac.

Bob Dylan's draft lyrics for Mr Tambourine Man sell for $500k (Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:55:51 GMT)
The two yellow sheets of paper contain three drafts of the 1965 hit with handwritten notes in the margins.

Chappell Roan: 'I'd be more successful if I wore a muzzle' (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:37:03 GMT)
The star talks about the impact of fame and the pressure to conform in an exclusive BBC interview.

Keeping Mac Miller's voice alive on 'raw and unpolished' posthumous album (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:50 GMT)
The rapper's second album following his death has been welcomed by fans, with producers saying it remains authentic.

A new Traitors series and Jade opens up about Harry Styles date: This week's big releases (Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:11:07 GMT)
We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music.

Prince Harry versus newspapers: This is the one that matters (Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:57:01 GMT)
Prince Harry’s legal battle against British tabloids for allegedly unlawfully intruding into his life reaches its most important moment on Tuesday.

Secrets of The Traitors: From blindfolded car journeys to sleeping locations (Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:44:24 GMT)
Harry Clark is among the former contestants who reveals some of the show's secrets to the BBC.

Severance: Back to the sci-fi workplace where you literally sell your soul (Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:08:28 GMT)
Apple TV's hit dystopian workplace thriller finally returns after a three-year cliffhanger.

Cher Lloyd on making new music, Swagger Jagger and Liam Payne's unmatched talent (Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:31:05 GMT)
The singer known to millions for her rebellious reality TV antics is back and ready to "spill the tea".

David Lynch: Mind-bending Twin Peaks director who embraced the weird (Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:08:12 GMT)
The visionary director's belief in American beauty and horror being two sides of the same coin was perfected in the iconic 1990 TV series.

How to watch the Bafta-nominated films (Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:21:28 GMT)
As the Oscars race starts to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave) of films to watch.

US national anthem sung at inaugurations over the years (Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:18:27 GMT)
From a Mormon choir to Beyoncé, watch and listen to The Star-Spangled Banner performed since 1961.

How Jamie Foxx got Cameron Diaz back in the spotlight (Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:03:20 GMT)
Actress Cameron Diaz says the decade she spent in retirement was "the best 10 years" of her life.

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