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EU delays introduction of border check system again (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:13:54 GMT)
The EU pushes back introducing new biometric border checks that were due on 10 November.

More workers to get sick pay and parental leave rights (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:18:54 GMT)
A major overhaul of workers' rights is planned, but the changes will not take place for two years.

How will the changes to workers' rights affect you? (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:29:49 GMT)
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?

Fresh rise in mortgage rates predicted (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:50:38 GMT)
Recent falls in rates could come to "an abrupt halt" in the next few days, according to brokers

Reeves 'must find billions more' in time for Budget (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:25:21 GMT)
Rachel Reeves needs another £16bn to meet pledges, says influential think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

Spain looks to immigrants to drive economy (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:11:04 GMT)
Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.

UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:56:41 GMT)
The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.

Labour's new deal for workers: A fight postponed? (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:57:37 GMT)
The government is unveiling a boost for workers' rights - but many of the measures won't happen right away.

Starbucks, Tetley, Jaguar Land Rover: Remembering Ratan Tata's global ambitions (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:48:43 GMT)
The former Tata boss's audacious risk-taking saw his firm swallow up a host of iconic foreign brands.

Elon Musk to unveil 'Cybercab' at Tesla robotaxi event (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:44:49 GMT)
Elon Musk will unveil a prototype for the long awaited robotaxi at a film studio in Hollywood.

Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies aged 86 (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:18:45 GMT)
His death was announced by the Tata Group, the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate he led for more than two decades.

'I was evicted and lost £20,000 in a rental scam' (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:41:43 GMT)
Craig Spokes says he paid a year's rent upfront to a man falsely representing himself as a landlord.

Budget plan to spend billions more won’t stop tax rises (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:59:18 GMT)
Reeves is planning to change borrowing rules to free up billions more in spending for big projects in the upcoming Budget.

Dead postmistress' plea to end compensation delay (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:41:52 GMT)
Bosses did not appreciate the effects of the Horizon scandal on the business in 2019, chief executive Nick Read has conceded.

Google threatened with being broken up by US (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:44:49 GMT)
The US Government considers whether Google should spin off the Android operating system and Chrome browser.

Man denies being mysterious inventor of Bitcoin (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:45:42 GMT)
Attempting to identify the inventor, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the internet.

Amount UK's richest pay in income tax revealed (Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:38:07 GMT)
There is some concern tax rises in the Budget could prompt an exit of the super-rich, hurting UK finances.

Boeing withdraws 30% pay rise offer to striking staff (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:23:02 GMT)
The aviation giant accused the union of not giving its proposals serious consideration.

Nuclear plant 'will decimate fish stocks' (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:19:23 GMT)
The company building it accepts fish will be killed in its system, but wants to create new habitats.

eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears (Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:15:59 GMT)
The platform will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October.

7-Eleven shares jump as rival makes new buyout offer (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:09:35 GMT)
Alimentation Couche-Tard reportedly offered to pay over $47bn for the Japanese-owned retail giant.

Brazil lifts ban on Musk's X after it pays $5m fine (Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:05:01 GMT)
The country's Supreme Court made the order after the platform also blocked certain accounts.

HS2 may now run to central London, minister says (Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:50:56 GMT)
The Transport Secretary says it would make "no sense" to have the line terminate in west London.

TikTok sued for 'wreaking havoc' on teen mental health (Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:59:45 GMT)
A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general accuse the company of using addictive features to hook children.

Could you switch careers into cyber-security? (Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:08:02 GMT)
From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.

Can selling off homes for $1 solve urban blight? (Sun, 06 Oct 2024 23:21:02 GMT)
Baltimore is allowing people to buy homes for next to nothing to try to improve neighbourhoods.

How worried should I be about rising oil prices? (Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:54:11 GMT)
As the conflict across the Middle East widens, rising oil prices are being closely watched.

Should you tip even if the service wasn't worth it? (Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:32:11 GMT)
There are no set rules when it comes to tipping but here's what hospitality staff, customers and experts have to say.

Airlines look to cut time spent on the tarmac (Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:21:22 GMT)
Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports.

As communist China turns 75, can Xi fix its economy? (Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:17:53 GMT)
Plans announced by officials sparked a stock market rally but economists are unsure it is enough.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Elton John film documents singer's farewell tour (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:57:37 GMT)
A new documentary, Never Give Up, sees the singer revisit the LA venue he first played in 1975.

South Korea's Han Kang wins Nobel Literature Prize (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:05:13 GMT)
Han Kang is the first South Korean winner and only the 18th woman to win the Nobel literature prize.

YouTuber Yung Filly charged with raping woman in Australia (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:17:26 GMT)
The 29-year-old is best known for being part of the YouTube collective Beta Squad.

K-pop star to testify on music industry bullying (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:51:00 GMT)
Hanni, a member of the girl band NewJeans, has previously raised concerns over workplace harassment.

Eurovision failed to support us amid rows, winner says (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:07:33 GMT)
Swiss singer Nemo says tensions over Israel's participation overshadowed the song contest in May.

Kylie: I told my team, 'I'm a despicable human being' (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:48:32 GMT)
The pop star discusses backstage tensions, a surprise duet with Madonna and her love of word games.

J Cole hits out at Kendrick and Drake beef in new track (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:32:00 GMT)
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been exchanging diss tracks since October last year.

Saoirse Ronan says WW2 film is 'incredibly relevant' (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:40:30 GMT)
The world premiere of Sir Steve McQueen's Blitz will open the London Film Festival on Wednesday.

Heaton says acts need to have say on ticket prices (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:11:55 GMT)
The former Hull musician says he has banned dynamic pricing for tickets for his upcoming tour.

Pinewood offers new facilities for low budget films (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:32:46 GMT)
Independent film makers will be able to use sound stages and hire cameras on the Buckinghamshire lot

Vardy ordered to pay £100,000 towards Rooney costs (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:44:26 GMT)
A legal dispute over costs has been heard in court this week, with more expected next year.

Piers Morgan apologises to Jay-Z and Beyoncé for guest's comments (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:17:28 GMT)
A guest on the host's show made allegations that the couple's lawyers said were "totally false".

Sarah Ferguson jokes about making Coronation Street cameo appearance (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:27:21 GMT)
The Duchess of York pulled a pint in the Rovers and said she would have to 'bamboozle' producers to get a part.

The video store that turned Quentin Tarantino into a director (Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:03:17 GMT)
His years working as video rental store clerk were pivotal in transforming Quentin Tarantino from a film geek to a Hollywood auteur, the Pulp Fiction director told the BBC.

Lisa Marie Presley opens up about family tragedies in posthumous memoir (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 01:18:25 GMT)
Lisa Marie's daughter completed the book, which gives new details about the deaths of her dad and son.

Curfew - is there a radical fix for violence against women? (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:00:01 GMT)
Set in a dystopian future, the show imagines a society where men are subjected to a curfew.

The nuclear war drama still haunting viewers after 40 years (Wed, 09 Oct 2024 01:15:49 GMT)
One of the most terrifying programmes ever shown on British television, Threads is the nuclear apocalypse docudrama that continues to haunt people’s nightmares 40 years on.

Alma's Not Normal: How anger and spa breaks fuelled new series (Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:31:12 GMT)
Sophie Willan, creator of award-winning sitcom Alma's Not Normal, reveals inspiration behind series two.

Dame Maggie Smith reflects on her Harry Potter success (Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:01:29 GMT)
Dame Maggie Smith spoke to Graham Norton about how her role as Professor McGonagall brought her to the attention of a younger generation.

Aunt Lucy mystery to be solved in new Paddington film (Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:56:42 GMT)
Ben Whishaw, the voice of Paddington Bear, speaks about the upcoming release of Paddington in Peru.

Match of the day or Last Night of the Proms? Well, it's both! (Sat, 14 Sep 2024 21:26:30 GMT)
To mark the 60th anniversary of Match of the Day, the football pundits had a go at some Proms commentary.

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