Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog
French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.
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Thousands helped with back to school costs
More than £310,000 has been given to help families with back to school costs, the government says.
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Illegal 'drip pricing' could add thousands to the cost of your holiday
The UK's consumer watchdog has opened an investigation into Trainline, RED Driving School, and Virgin Holidays.
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Wirral families supported with cost of school uniforms
For the past 14 years, Wirral Free Uniforms for Schools (FUSS) has provided good quality school uniforms for free, as…
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Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
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US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade
It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.
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Little Moons co-founder: Don't wait for your product to be perfect
The mochi ice cream company co-founder shares her top tips, job highs and lows, and what a perfect Sunday looks like.
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India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.
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I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how
The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.
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US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refunds
The US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating…
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Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war…
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Monzo says issue with card payments and transfers now resolved
The digital bank said all of its services were now "back up and running"
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Track defect found near derailment site - report
Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.
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Overhaul for Belfast cranes ahead of major contract
It is part of an investment of almost £100m as Harland & Wolff's Spanish owners prepare it for a major defence contract.
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Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to…
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Limit reduced for branded school uniform items
The States says the school uniform policy should be "a welcome relief" for families' budgets.
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What is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.
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Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.
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The critical tech staying safe by going underground
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
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'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.
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Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows
Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.
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Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal
The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".
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American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights
It is also adding more premium seats, with the changes aimed at improving the travel experience and boosting revenue.
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Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs over oil, AI and inflation concerns
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.
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Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".
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Ferguson shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce
The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process as it awaits…
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Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.
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Carney's final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms
Negotiators want a deal to avoid fresh US tariffs - though Canadians are not in the mood to offer many concessions.
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From jumpers to slug pellets - how British wool is back in demand
An increased demand in wool has meant prices have increased more than 70% in the last year.
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AI to help planes avoid climate-warming 'sky graffiti'
A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
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US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
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'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.
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Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.
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Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its…
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Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?
BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.
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