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Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
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What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but there will be no change yet.
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OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.
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Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here
June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.
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Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change
Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.
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Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's…
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The borough where families are slowly disappearing
Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.
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'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating…
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Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge
A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job…
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'It's frustrating' - Canadians react to new US tariffs
President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called…
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Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
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Trump: 50% tariffs response to Canada's treatment of US farmers
This new round of duties on Canadian goods is fuelling speculation about a potential announcement of new US tariffs on…
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Union plans rail strikes over train safety concerns
RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.
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B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.
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Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than…
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Can airport really go carbon neutral amid plans to expand flights?
Campaigners say people just need to fly less amid unbearable heat and wildfires.
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Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.
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Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising
Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.
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VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
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UK's first sugar factory at risk of closure
Over 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced plans to shut one of its four factories.
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Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.
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UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.
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Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
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Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.
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'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.
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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
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Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams
More than 1,000 illegal streaming sites were shut down in the US during the tournament, with a similar amount blocked…
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Paramount and Warner Bros mega merger paused by judge
US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.
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Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
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Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
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Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
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AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
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