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Body Shop's remaining stores rescued from administration (Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:25:33 GMT)
The deal for the cosmetics firm appears to secure the immediate future for remaining staff.

What is the winter fuel payment and how can I still claim it? (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:17:20 GMT)
A row over winter fuel payments exposes issues with unclaimed benefits such as pension credit.

Owner of OnlyFans paid $631m as subscriptions rise (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:10:52 GMT)
Leonid Radvinsky's huge earnings were revealed in the online platform's latest accounts.

First-class stamp price to rise to £1.65 (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:15:03 GMT)
The company says the price rise is needed as it faces "very real and urgent" financial challenges.

Selena Gomez joins billionaire celebrity rich list (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:03:49 GMT)
The celebrity joins the billionaire ranks thanks to her Rare Beauty make-up business.

Mixed jobs report adds to US economy concerns (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:13:47 GMT)
Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, figures show, which was less than expected.

Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:01:14 GMT)
Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.

Google abusing ad tech dominance, UK competition watchdog finds (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:13:44 GMT)
The regulator says anti-competitive practices could be harming online publishers and advertisers.

Man accused of using bots and AI to earn streaming revenue (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:24:11 GMT)
Prosecutors in the US say he fraudulently earned millions of dollars through billions of streams.

7-Eleven owner rejects $38bn buyout offer (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:42:05 GMT)
Japanese owner of convenience store giant says offer from Canadian rival ‘grossly undervalues’ firm.

Second homes for sale treble in Welsh county after council tax hike (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:38:55 GMT)
There were 135 second homes up for sale in Pembrokeshire in July up from 38 the previous year.

Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided' (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:33:57 GMT)
Pavel Durov has hit back at French authorities following his arrest in Paris last week.

John Lewis brings back 'never knowingly undersold' (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:33:24 GMT)
The U-turn comes as the High Street retailer tries to revive its fortunes and win back customers.

Trump says Musk could head 'government efficiency' force (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:04:40 GMT)
In a speech at an economic club Thursday, the former president endorsed the Tesla boss's idea for a task force on government spending

UK competition watchdog launches Oasis tickets probe (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:39:56 GMT)
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating if Ticketmaster breached consumer protection law.

Second class letter deliveries on Saturdays could be cut (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:18:42 GMT)
Changes to second class deliveries could be allowed to keep the first class service unchanged.

Rise in fines for term-time holidays won't stop us, say parents (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:13:55 GMT)
Some say the threat of prosecution is not enough to stop them going on holiday for cheaper prices.

YouTube restricts teenager access to fitness videos (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:13:03 GMT)
The platform says it is acting on concerns about teens being over-exposed to "idealised" body types.

Anti-pollution law to threaten water bosses with jail (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:40:42 GMT)
New legislation gives regulators more powers to tackle water pollution in England and Wales.

Volvo gives up plan to sell only EVs by 2030 (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:55:04 GMT)
The car maker's decision comes as industry faces slowing demand in some major markets for electric vehicles.

US plans to block Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel - US media (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 01:04:10 GMT)
The controversial move comes during a heated election year in the US.

Alert over potentially deadly counterfeit vodka (Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:40:50 GMT)
The Food Standards Agency warns counterfeit bottles have been found to contain a dangerous substance.

State pension to rise by over £400 next year (Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:31:20 GMT)
This will take the full state pension for men who have retired since 1951 and women since 1953 to around £12,000 in 2025/26.

Sell-off erases Trump Media shares' 2024 gains (Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:22:41 GMT)
Shares in Trump Media are now worth less than they were at the start of the year.

Does working a four-day week make you happier? (Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:55:42 GMT)
The BBC hears from people who work full-time over four days with mixed views on the pros and cons.

Biggest UK housing firm to build fewer homes (Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:43:48 GMT)
The house building giant built 18% fewer homes last year as profits tumbled.

Nvidia plunges almost 10% as global markets fall (Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:48:39 GMT)
The artificial intelligence chip giant saw $279bn wiped off its stock market value in New York.

A mega merger aims to reshape India's entertainment landscape (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:29:55 GMT)
The deal aims to create India's largest entertainment company which will dominate the advertising market.

AI's solution to the 'cocktail party problem' used in court (Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:03:13 GMT)
The technology has been used to filter out background voices in audio evidence in a US murder case.

Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry (Mon, 02 Sep 2024 23:07:40 GMT)
South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Strictly's Aljaž: I left show to become a dad (Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:00:33 GMT)
It comes as the Sun reported he left after an incident with another dancer, which his representative denies.

‘The world was against us’ - artist Alison Lapper on the son she lost (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 23:57:32 GMT)
The artist opens up about the death of her teenage son and why she will always be scrutinised.

Elton John makes first red carpet appearance since vision issues (Sat, 07 Sep 2024 04:45:26 GMT)
He appeared at his documentary premiere days after revealing he has limited vision due to an infection.

Selena Gomez joins billionaire celebrity rich list (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:03:49 GMT)
The celebrity joins the billionaire ranks thanks to her Rare Beauty make-up business.

Bossa nova legend Sérgio Mendes dies (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:28:28 GMT)
One of the biggest-selling Brazilian artists of all time, he scored a global hit with Mas Que Nada.

Oasis are Definitely, Maybe back at number one (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:03:20 GMT)
The band return to the top of the album charts, despite anger over the ticket sale for their tour.

'Looking like Nessa turned my life upside down' (Sat, 07 Sep 2024 06:50:37 GMT)
Karyn Barrett, also known as Knock-off Nessa, says she has inside information on the fishing trip.

Top Gear star says he warned BBC about safety (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:46:46 GMT)
Chris Harris says he told the BBC of his concerns three months before Freddie Flintoff was injured.

Linkin Park announce new female lead singer (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:05:14 GMT)
Armstrong, best known as the singer in alt-rock band Dead Sara, will join the group for new music.

Marilyn Monroe's outfits and letters to go on show (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:09:50 GMT)
Items such as love letter, satin robes and make-up belonging to the Hollywood star will be on show.

Sir Terry Wogan's widow Lady Helen dies aged 88 (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:06:08 GMT)
Lady Helen Wogan has died at the age of 88, eight years after the death of her husband Terry.

Indie band English Teacher win Mercury Prize (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:09:11 GMT)
The Leeds band are the first act from outside London to win the prize for a decade.

Town recreates Lowry painting in same spot (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:42:57 GMT)
Traders in Bridge Street, where the event was held, say they are amazed at the effort people made.

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan dies (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:11:13 GMT)
The artist was one of the biggest names in hip-hop in the mid-2010s

Critics split over 'daring' and 'dull' Joker sequel (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:06:00 GMT)
Critics praise the Joker sequel for pushing boundaries, but also call it "repetitive" and "boring".

A mega merger aims to reshape India's entertainment landscape (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:29:55 GMT)
The deal aims to create India's largest entertainment company which will dominate the advertising market.

UK competition watchdog launches Oasis tickets probe (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:39:56 GMT)
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating if Ticketmaster breached consumer protection law.

Weinstein indecent assault charges discontinued by CPS (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:56:38 GMT)
Prosecutors say there "is no longer a realistic prospect of conviction" after bringing charges in 2022.

Steel Banglez inspired by Sidhu Moose Wala to make 'best music' (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:32:15 GMT)
New track Attach is Moose Wala's last music video, and has been racking up millions of views.

Kim’s Convenience a 'love letter' to immigrant parents (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:05:20 GMT)
The hit play's writer and star says the story will make people realise "we're all dysfunctional".

Gillian Anderson: I was surprised by shame of sharing sexual fantasies (Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:36:56 GMT)
Gillian Anderson's new book, Want, is a collection of women's sexual fantasies.

Has ticket row taken the shine off Oasis reunion? (Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:29:11 GMT)
The Gallagher brothers received backlash after ticket prices shot up as fans waited in an online queue.

Astro Bot: Could the old-school hit reshape PS5's future? (Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:08 GMT)
In a world of endless online games and open-world slogs, could a little robot show what gamers really want?

Secret relationship shaped singer's award-winning film (Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:12:46 GMT)
Kim Carnie was in the same-sex relationship for six years before opening up to friends and family.

How Porridge found laughs in a hopeless place (Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:09:33 GMT)
Fifty years after Porridge was first broadcast, here's a look through the BBC archive at how its creators found comedy in a situation that's no laughing matter.

'What does our modern society perceive as normal?' (Wed, 04 Sep 2024 01:57:02 GMT)
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party: Opening the conversation about mental health issues

Clooney and Pitt on reuniting as they get older (Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:37:23 GMT)
The pair star in Wolfs, which received a four-minute standing ovation after its premiere in Venice.

Will more stars boycott Dubai after rapper Macklemore? (Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:35:21 GMT)
The United Arab Emirates is accused of having links to a paramilitary group, in Sudan, suspected of genocide.

A £400m reunion? The potential risks and rewards of Oasis tour (Sat, 31 Aug 2024 23:32:53 GMT)
After tickets for the band's reunion went on sale, many are asking: how much do the Gallaghers stand to make?

Tim Burton receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:47:24 GMT)
The film director was honoured just days before the release of his latest movie, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

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