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'I feel sick at the prospect of welfare cuts' (Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:16:18 GMT)
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.

Clothes brand gets 100 complaints a day that models are 'too fat', says boss (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:29:02 GMT)
Snag clothing is cited in an online debate over whether adverts showing models who appear "unhealthily fat" should be banned.

UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:26:35 GMT)
A slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.

Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:09:13 GMT)
Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.

Musk's Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:55:00 GMT)
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

Exclusive: Every McDonald's in Britain warned of legal action over failing to tackle staff sex abuse (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:36:17 GMT)
The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.

No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:06:53 GMT)
Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.

How Britain's former top banker became Canada's prime minister (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:16:48 GMT)
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.

Apple encrypted data row hearing begins in secret (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:20:31 GMT)
The BBC - along with civil liberties groups and some US politicians - argue the case should be heard in public.

Taxpayers will suffer if Thames Water collapses, warns regulator (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:09:23 GMT)
Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.

Trump threatens EU wine and spirit tariff as trade war escalates (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:29:09 GMT)
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.

'Huawei lobbyists' held in Belgium raids over EU corruption (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:40:21 GMT)
The prosecutor's office said it raided 21 addresses in Belgium, according to local media.

Two judges order Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:18:23 GMT)
The workers were laid off as part of the president's plan to scale back the size of the US government.

Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:21:47 GMT)
Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.

John Lewis profits jump but no staff bonus again (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:20:16 GMT)
The retailer will not pay out a staff bonus for the third year in a row.

Tesco to trial giving away expiring food to shoppers (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:25:56 GMT)
Giving away food will be trialled in some Express stores in an effort to cut waste.

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:03:15 GMT)
The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.

US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:01:04 GMT)
Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.

Man Utd co-owner's firm recalls SUVs over risk of doors flying open (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:22:22 GMT)
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Automotive will replace the door latch mechanisms in more than 7,000 SUVs.

Starmer says 'all options on table' on US tariffs (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:01:51 GMT)
Canada and the EU have announced retaliatory tariffs but UK will take a "pragmatic" approach, the prime minister said.

Disabled people must have a say in rail reforms, senior MP says (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:12:01 GMT)
The transport committee chair urged the government "not to forget about disabled people" ahead of nationalisation.

Trump pledges to match EU and Canada's retaliatory tariffs (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:11:51 GMT)
Trump repeated trade threats after the European Union and Canada retaliated to US steel and aluminium tariffs.

How will the latest Trump tariffs affect the UK? (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:13:02 GMT)
How much will the UK be hit by US tariffs and what happens next?

Starmer urged to protect disability benefit claimants (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:48:48 GMT)
The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.

Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:14:19 GMT)
It is amongst the highest-grossing mobile games in the world, with 30 million monthly players.

Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:51:28 GMT)
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

EU braces for higher prices as US trade war ramps up (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:22:03 GMT)
For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.

Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:01:41 GMT)
Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:04:03 GMT)
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.

Why people are cutting back their online profile (Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:08:15 GMT)
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

As if! Cult 90s film Clueless gets musical makeover (Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:13:30 GMT)
The 1995 teen film has been brought to the stage in London's West End, with music by KT Tunstall.

Netflix's $320m sci-fi blockbuster is 'soulless', 'dumb' and a hit (Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:45:48 GMT)
The Electric State, starring Millie Bobby Brown, follows a trend of Netflix making star-packed movies that are panned by critics - but reach huge audiences.

Donatella defied the doubters - what's next for her and Versace? (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:50:36 GMT)
Versace took over the Italian fashion house after her brother's untimely death and made it her own.

Lizzo makes comeback after 'dark' time amid legal battles (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:47:49 GMT)
The US singer tells crowds in LA she went through a period where she "didn't want to live any more".

BBC presenters settle sex and age discrimination dispute (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:23:13 GMT)
The quartet claimed they lost their roles on the BBC News Channel following a "rigged" recruitment.

Ted Lasso returns to TV for fourth series (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:08:11 GMT)
Jason Sudeikis is back in the role of Ted, the coach of a fictional English Premier League football club.

Succession's Matthew Macfadyen in line to play spy Smiley (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:40:47 GMT)
Macfadyen is set to become the latest actor to play John le Carré's spy George Smiley, reports say.

Man who stalked Cheryl jailed for 16 weeks (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:46:33 GMT)
A 50-year-old man is sentenced after admitting harassment and breaching a restraining order.

Mrs Hinch treated for blood clot weeks after giving birth (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:45:33 GMT)
Sophie Hinchliffe, the social media cleaning star, says she has been treated and hopes to be home on Friday.

Disney holds small-scale Snow White premiere amid controversy (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:18:54 GMT)
The film is being released as debate continues about the way dwarfs re represented

Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60 (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:42:31 GMT)
In a statement, Pearson's family confirmed he was being treated for diabetes and was on dialysis.

Stranger Things star Sadie Sink 'cast in Spider-Man 4' (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:47:56 GMT)
The actress will reportedly appear in the film sequel opposite returning star Tom Holland.

I can't justify my teenage shoplifting, says Stacey Dooley (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:58:58 GMT)
Stacey Dooley speaks about the rise in shoplifting in her new BBC documentary.

Eight hour show to open Edinburgh International Festival (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:15:53 GMT)
Other highlights include opera incorporating circus performers for a fusion of music and acrobatics.

Donatella steps down as Versace creative director (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:16:47 GMT)
Versace is facing a creative shift as Prada looks to potentially buy the Italian fashion house.

Meta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoir (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:11:53 GMT)
Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.

Bargain hunters celebrate 25 years on our screens (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:05:11 GMT)
There are no big cash prizes, but it's often big drama as the antiques go under the hammer.

Bridgerton or Strictly? Bafta opens vote on best TV moments of 2024 (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:51:56 GMT)
The Gavin and Stacey finale and The Traitors are also nominated for Bafta's "memorable moment" prize.

Nicolas Cage removed from lawsuit against his son (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:33:57 GMT)
The Oscar winner had been accused of negligence after his ex was allegedly assaulted by their son.

Spotify paid out a record £7.7bn in royalties in 2024 (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:19:22 GMT)
The figures come as debate continues about how much money artists and songwriters receive in royalties.

Theatres of the past take centre stage once more (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:38:06 GMT)
A Belfast man makes miniature models of Belfast's old theatres to highlight it's rich dramatical history.

Mumford & Sons to headline final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:37:17 GMT)
The rock band join Tom Grennan and Sam Fender as headliners at the festival in Liverpool.

Gary Lightbody was 'broken' by father's death (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:07:36 GMT)
The Snow Patrol singer has written a book about the "numb journey" he went on after his father's death.

Palestinian comedian is 'proud and hurt' after making Netflix hit (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:37:25 GMT)
Actor and comedian Mo Amer explains why he avoided mentioning the 7 October attack in the show's storyline.

Jasper Carrott at 80 - still loving comedy (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:15:11 GMT)
The Brummie comedian talks of his career, how he got his stage name and more to the BBC.

'Living in a reel': How Alzheimer's left Gene Hackman alone in his final days (Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:27:36 GMT)
The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease.

How Hollywood’s powerful smear machine covers up feuds (Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:23:04 GMT)
The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud has shone a light on a part of the entertainment industry that many of those within it would rather remain invisible.

Dylan Mulvaney's tell-all book and Netflix thriller Adolescence: What's coming out this week? (Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:59:45 GMT)
This week also sees the third season of The Wheel of Time come out, and WWE 2K25 is finally being released.

Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion (Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:10:23 GMT)
Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan.

Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone (Fri, 07 Mar 2025 01:20:36 GMT)
As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame.

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