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Unemployment jumps as UK jobs market stalls (Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:52:13 GMT)
The slowing jobs market has raised questions over when the Bank of England might cut interest rates.

Superdry to quit stock market in bid for survival (Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:28:25 GMT)
The brand, which runs 216 shops as well as franchised stores, is looking at ways to save cash.

Horizon caused problems from the start, Post Office inquiry hears (Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:40:26 GMT)
David Miller, a former programme director of Horizon, accepts he should not have called the IT system "robust" in 1999.

My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:28:37 GMT)
A former Tesla engineer is in a decade-long battle with the car company, owned by Elon Musk.

China economy grows faster than expected (Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:55:11 GMT)
Official figures also highlighted the challenges faced by the country's crisis-hit property sector.

The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:11:05 GMT)
Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp.

Flights cancelled after Iran's strike on Israel (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:14:50 GMT)
EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran's attack.

Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:50:51 GMT)
Owner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount.

Trump's Truth Social shares hit by sale plan (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:41:38 GMT)
Shares in the social media firm fell sharply after it said it could issue millions more shares.

Tata to cut redundancy package if workers strike (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:24:55 GMT)
Tata says its "most favourable financial package" will not be paid if workers go on strike.

Oil prices dip after Iran attack on Israel (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:15:12 GMT)
Prices had already risen in expectation of action, with Brent crude near a six-month high last week.

Battery factory ditched in favour of data centre (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:18:54 GMT)
Much vaunted plans for a Northumberland gigafactory collapsed along with the company Britishvolt.

Universal credit 'must change' to tackle sickness (Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:02:38 GMT)
Britain faces new challenges from an older and sicker population, according to a new report.

'Brexit food charges will eradicate my cheese shop' (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:00:03 GMT)
Food business owners say new EU import tariffs risk pushing smaller firms to the brink.

M25 set for second full weekend closure (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:34:51 GMT)
The M25 will be shut between junctions nine and 10 from 21:00 BST on 10 May until 06:00 on 13 May.

Why did all the Little Chefs disappear? (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 23:34:17 GMT)
At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.

Bates looking at Post Office private prosecutions (Sat, 13 Apr 2024 09:52:43 GMT)
Alan Bates, who has led a campaign for justice for decades, says he wants people to be held to account.

Business inspired by tragedy makes Forbes list (Sat, 13 Apr 2024 20:54:18 GMT)
Olivia Jenkins named her jewellery brand after her mother who died of cancer in 2017.

Firms warned to hold cash back for motor finance probe (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:41:07 GMT)
The financial watchdog has warned firms to ensure they have enough money for potential compensation.

'Serious deficiencies' in Bank's economy forecasts (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:41:36 GMT)
Under-investment had led to a "complicated and unwieldy system" being used, a review has found.

GDP rises in February increasing hopes UK is out of recession (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:22:00 GMT)
The economy grew by 0.1%, official figures show, with the production sector providing the biggest boost.

The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:13:38 GMT)
The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses.

How AI is helping to prevent future power cuts (Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:13:58 GMT)
Artificial intelligence software is being used to predict electricity demand and supply.

Boom times for US green energy as federal cash flows in (Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:03:36 GMT)
The US government has directed unprecedented sums of money at green energy projects.

How an F1 simulator could save car firms 'millions' (Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:01:29 GMT)
Engineers in a village near Bristol make the fastest-reacting car simulator in the world

Ibiza locals living in cars as party island sees rents soar (Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:39:13 GMT)
"All the work you could want, but there isn't anywhere to live," say those struggling on the island.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Rust film armourer sentenced to 18 months in prison (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:56:10 GMT)
A judge sentenced Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to prison after the 2021 on-set shooting.

Salman Rushdie: Losing an eye upsets me every day (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:00:39 GMT)
The author, who was stabbed on stage in 2022, tells the BBC that he thought he was dying.

Waddingham rejects red carpet 'show leg' request (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:06:03 GMT)
The star objected to a photographer at the Olivier awards who apparently asked her to "show leg".

Sunset Boulevard equals Olivier Awards record (Sun, 14 Apr 2024 21:30:21 GMT)
The musical won seven prizes including best revival and best actress for Nicole Scherzinger

Mark Goodier to host Radio 2's Pick Of The Pops (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:32:50 GMT)
The host will replace the broadcasting legend Steve Wright, who died unexpectedly last month.

Sarah Snook's chicken and nine other Olivier moments (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:34:04 GMT)
From Nicole Scherzinger's Sunday roast love to David Tennant's jacket causing a stir, these are the ten highlights.

Grimes sorry for Coachella technical difficulties (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:29:29 GMT)
Weekend one of the festival also sees surprise appearances from Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish.

Line of Duty stars bring daytime clubbing to Glasgow (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:10:42 GMT)
Martin Compston and Vicky McClure bring murder to the dancefloor as daytime clubbing comes to Scotland.

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway finale pulls in 4m (Sun, 14 Apr 2024 17:15:55 GMT)
Girls Aloud, Holly Willoughby and Olly Murs helped the duo bid farewell to the show - for now.

Doctor Who: Varada Sethu confirmed as new companion (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:38:59 GMT)
The actress is joining the show for Ncuti Gatwa's second series which will air in 2025.

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:20:54 GMT)
The designer, famed for his animal prints on leather and textiles, died at home in Florence.

BBC Russian journalist branded 'foreign agent' (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 22:34:23 GMT)
A leading science journalist - Asya Kazantseva - also gets the label used to silence Kremlin critics.

Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont to divorce (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:42:17 GMT)
The couple, who are splitting after nine years, have starred in Meet The Richardsons since 2020.

Blue Lights series two promises 'absolute chaos' (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:14:48 GMT)
The Belfast-based police drama returns to our screens on Monday 15 April.

Stars hit the red carpet at Olivier Awards (Sun, 14 Apr 2024 18:34:12 GMT)
Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant, Sarah Snook and Nicole Scherzinger were among those posing for pictures.

How Zendaya perfected 'method dressing' (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 23:31:30 GMT)
Film stars have made fancy dress fashionable in their recent red carpet looks.

Sir Ian McKellen on taking role he always said no to (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:17:24 GMT)
The actor on taking on the role of Falstaff, the "ultimate gangster", in his latest West End play.

Gladiators, Deadpool and the Rock dominate CinemaCon (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:59:07 GMT)
The annual US cinema convention was once again held in Las Vegas with huge new releases teased.

Star Trek's Scotty played by a Scot for first time (Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:13:36 GMT)
The famous Star Trek character is being played by a Scottish actor for the first time.

Hannah Waddingham calls out demanding paparazzi (Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:39:48 GMT)
The Olivier Awards host reacted after a snapper apparently asked her to "show your leg".

Closing the generation gap with dance (Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:13:59 GMT)
Sadler’s Wells Company of Elders teams with the ground-breaking storytellers of ZooNation Youth Company.

Ed Gamble in the hot dog house over tour poster (Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:42:20 GMT)
Comedian Ed Gamble swapped a hot dog for a cucumber in his posters on the London Underground.

Footage shows raids at Sean 'Diddy' Combs's properties (Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:58:18 GMT)
US Homeland Security agents were seen entering the rap mogul's properties in Los Angeles and Miami.

Watch: An emotional farewell to the Hairy Bikers (Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:36:37 GMT)
An emotional farewell to the Hairy Bikers, as the series ends weeks following the death of Dave Myers.

Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent unite to honour Dr Dre (Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:59:14 GMT)
The award-winning hip-hop producer was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday.

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