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Susan Collins, a Republican in a tight race to keep her senate seat in next month's elections, said she had been working with the White House on tariff relief.

The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand...

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Published: October 23, 2026 15:41

The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand

Civil servant who juggled five jobs says he was 'surprised' to be charged with fraud

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Published: October 23, 2026 15:15

Kashim Chowdhury denied being dishonest when not telling employers he had other jobs.

What is PHP and why did it spark a global cyber-security scramble?

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Published: October 23, 2026 12:24

AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.

Island inflation rate rises to 3%, figures show

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Published: October 23, 2026 11:58

The rising cost of food and alcohol drives an increase in the inflation rate, figures show.

Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme

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Published: October 23, 2026 11:48

The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.

The Indian workers filming their work to train AI

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Published: October 23, 2026 08:04

Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.

Renting in London - 'I pay £2,000 for one bedroom'

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Published: October 23, 2026 05:45

We ask people in the capital how much they pay for their homes.

Renting in London - 'I pay £2,000 for one bedroom'

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Published: October 23, 2026 05:45

We ask people in the capital how much they pay for their homes.

'I live in the dark': How rising bills are shaping daily life

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Published: October 23, 2026 05:35

Errol McGuiness says he has changed his daily routine to cope with higher household bills.

'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok

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Published: October 22, 2026 23:20

Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.

Grid operator says lights will stay on this winter after concerns

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Published: October 22, 2026 23:04

The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.

L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skin care sales

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Published: October 22, 2026 22:27

The beauty giant's CEO says the use of GLP-1s is "a very important phenomenon for us".

Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax

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Published: October 22, 2026 18:26

The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.

'I wasn't thinking straight' says five jobs civil servant

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Published: October 22, 2026 15:05

Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs.

Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years

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Published: October 22, 2026 13:45

The defence secretary says the UK is "back in the business of making weapons" for its armed forces.

The Briefing Room

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Published: October 22, 2026 13:19

After mass protests and violence, what will persuade the French to accept economic reform?

Woman 'scared to turn heating on' due to oil cost

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Published: October 22, 2026 09:55

Roslynn Garner-Gatley uses a hot water bottle bed socks and earlier bedtimes to stay warm.

Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI

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Published: October 22, 2026 08:19

The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.

Children in care to get £10 a week savings

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Published: October 22, 2026 06:57

Eligible people in the care system will be able to access the savings once they turn 18.

Woman 'scared to turn heating on' due to oil cost

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Published: October 22, 2026 05:29

Roslynn Garner-Gatley starts using a hot water bottle, bed socks and earlier bedtimes to stay warm.

'I can't afford to heat my home on my pension'

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Published: October 22, 2026 05:24

Teresa Goubert says heating is "very expensive" and she was struggling on her pension.

'An £8k service charge left me unable to pay bills'

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Published: October 22, 2026 05:19

Housing association Curo defends large increases to leaseholder bills.

Calls to cut employer National Insurance contributions for under-25s

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Published: October 22, 2026 05:10

Yorkshire businesses set out what they want from the chancellor ahead of the Budget.

No purchase, no seats: Starbucks China rolls out new policy

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Published: October 22, 2026 04:02

Starbucks says it is improving customers' in-store experience as it competes with homegrown rivals.

What is PHP and why did it spark a global cyber-security scramble?

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Published: October 22, 2026 03:48

AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.

The "trillion pound" oil fund the government believes Britain could have built

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Published: October 21, 2026 23:27

For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds.

The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad

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Published: October 21, 2026 23:12

With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules

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Published: October 21, 2026 22:54

The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November.

Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued

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Published: October 21, 2026 19:54

The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.

Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy

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Published: October 21, 2026 18:40

The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.

A warning to anyone with credit card debt...

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Published: October 21, 2026 17:06

Martin’s leading this week’s podcast with an urgent warning for anyone carrying credit card: now is the time to act.

Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills

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Published: October 21, 2026 17:06

The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.

Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills

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Published: October 21, 2026 17:06

The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.

Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs

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Published: October 21, 2026 12:17

Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.

Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge

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Published: October 21, 2026 10:20

The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.

What is happening to UK prices?

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Published: October 21, 2026 08:35

UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.

What is happening to UK prices?

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Published: October 21, 2026 08:35

UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.

Surging fuel prices push UK inflation rate to 3.5% ahead of Budget

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Published: October 21, 2026 08:07

Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Surging fuel prices push UK inflation rate to 3.5% ahead of Budget

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Published: October 21, 2026 06:53

Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Watch: 'We don't pay' - lawyer advises how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine

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Published: October 21, 2026 05:00

Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.

Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?

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Published: October 21, 2026 04:13

Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.

The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases

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Published: October 20, 2026 23:13

Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.

Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered

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Published: October 20, 2026 22:43

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look a possible mega-merger.

Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting

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Published: October 20, 2026 20:56

No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit

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Published: October 20, 2026 19:42

A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.

Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge

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Published: October 20, 2026 19:30

The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".

Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites

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Published: October 20, 2026 18:03

Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.

UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement

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Published: October 20, 2026 17:33

The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.

Union attacks NatWest plans to reduce working from home

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Published: October 20, 2026 14:50

The bank says workers will be required to attend the office at least two days a week from February.

Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays

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Published: October 20, 2026 12:36

The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.

Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises

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Published: October 20, 2026 12:26

The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.

£30 rise in payments for crisis-hit households

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Published: October 20, 2026 11:19

More money is made available through a resilience fund for hard-pressed households in Sheffield.

Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment

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Published: October 20, 2026 06:49

Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.

Food aid charity under pressure from fuel costs

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Published: October 20, 2026 05:15

FareShare South West says fuel costs are putting immense pressure on work helping thousands in need.

Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget

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Published: October 20, 2026 01:31

Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.

'I'm fed up of swiping': Why singles now want to meet IRL

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Published: October 19, 2026 23:00

The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.

'I'm fed up of swiping': Why singles now want to meet IRL

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Published: October 19, 2026 23:00

The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.

Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules

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Published: October 19, 2026 21:30

Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land.

Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support, says court filing

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Published: October 19, 2026 21:12

The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.

US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues

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Published: October 19, 2026 18:21

DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China.

Vinted blocks French looters listing stolen goods for sale

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Published: October 19, 2026 16:46

The platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to idenitify and remove listings linked to looting".

Bikes 'not for jousting,' says Lime after duel video

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Published: October 19, 2026 15:44

Footage emerged on social media of hundreds of people gathered in east London to watch a bike joust.

Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day

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Published: October 19, 2026 12:54

More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.

Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays

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Published: October 19, 2026 12:16

The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.

What are the new faces coming to UK bank notes?

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Published: October 19, 2026 09:48

Banknotes are getting a nature-themed makeover – and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money.

What is the Budget and what could be in it?

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Published: October 19, 2026 09:01

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

Charities 'busier than ever' with furniture poverty

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Published: October 19, 2026 05:10

Charities in Hampshire tell the BBC that furniture poverty is becoming an increasing problem.

Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to 'public benefit fund'

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Published: October 19, 2026 02:41

The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a blockbuster stock market listing.

China's growth accelerates as AI export boom outweighs domestic weakness

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Published: October 19, 2026 02:22

Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.

People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine

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Published: October 19, 2026 00:22

Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.

EU tariffs aimed at China hitting Ukraine, steel boss says

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Published: October 18, 2026 23:28

The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams

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Published: October 18, 2026 23:24

Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams

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Published: October 18, 2026 23:24

Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c84g13z6xx4eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Published: October 18, 2026 23:00

More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.

Microsoft pulls out of UK's largest AI data centre

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9m26kl5y7epo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Published: October 18, 2026 16:46

Tech firm Nscale says it is still committed to building the site in Essex.

Gleaning group gives £1m of produce to food banks

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6n49w1r2zxjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Published: October 18, 2026 11:03

Gleaning Cornwall warns that more funding is needed as costs rise sharply.

What is the Budget and what could be in it?

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Published: October 18, 2026 10:22

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8y56y6xg9n9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Published: October 18, 2026 08:12

Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.

'I took a chance on the whisky industry and I haven't looked back'

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Published: October 18, 2026 08:12

Zoey Darnbrough had no idea there was a distillery near her home - now she has a top tourism role there.

Heating oil customers face tough winter

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Published: October 18, 2026 06:07

The government plans to regulate heating oil prices after increases.

How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France

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Published: October 17, 2026 21:33

Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.

Low-cost clinic helps pet owners with vet bills

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Published: October 17, 2026 14:12

RSPCA Medway West launches its clinic for the pets of people with low incomes.

Call for more food funding due to high living cost

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqde8zk6d916o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Published: October 17, 2026 06:18

Deputy Louise Doublet does not think the cost of living was considered in the ending of a trial.

Charity reflects on changing needs over 25 years

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Published: October 17, 2026 06:11

Help a Guernsey Child says it has provided in excess of £1.2m worth of essential support.

Nightclubs are disappearing - and it's affecting young people

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Published: October 17, 2026 06:01

One young person said with no nightlife in their town they cannot "let loose and mess around".

Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?

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Published: October 16, 2026 12:32

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.

Fuel costs squeezing margins for some businesses

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Published: October 16, 2026 05:30

Diesel recently topped £2 per litre and there is concern that a duty freeze will not go far enough.

'TV and cheap booze' blamed for landlord quitting

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Published: October 16, 2026 05:03

Lincolnshire has lost 27% of its pubs and bars since 2009 and some are calling on the government to act against cheap supermarket booze.

Living with a stink? Technology might help

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Published: October 15, 2026 23:18

Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online

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Published: October 15, 2026 23:16

After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.

'I'd spend $1,000 on a wedding present'

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Published: October 15, 2026 18:30

New Yorkers share how much they spend on a wedding gift - and how they decide.

'I'd spend $1,000 on a wedding present'

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Published: October 15, 2026 18:30

New Yorkers share how much they spend on a wedding gift - and how they decide.

'I paid thousands to a company for jobs that never came'

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Published: October 15, 2026 17:19

Apurv Patel is one of several people who say they were promised job opportunities that did not appear.

Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits

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Published: October 15, 2026 17:14

Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm

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Published: October 15, 2026 13:27

The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.

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