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UK secures £10bn deal to supply Norway with warships

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The government says the agreement will support thousands of jobs, including more than 2,000 in Scotland.

Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea

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The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".

The first game to feel truly cinematic is back - years after its creator left

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The first new game in the series in a decade - a remake - has been released, without involvement of the series creator.

Demand for free school uniform rising - charities

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A survey this summer found families were going without heating or food to pay for uniform.

Social supermarket an alternative to food banks

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The supermarket supplies fresh fruit, vegetables and meat to anyone struggling to make ends meet.

How coffee chains like Costa lost the matcha generation

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Costa's owner Coca-Cola is reportedly looking to sell the chain as its popularity cools off. What, if anything, has gone wrong?

'Gringos out!': Mexicans protest against tourists and gentrification

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Locals in Mexico City are unhappy about being priced out of central neighbourhoods.

Tesla asks court to throw out fatal crash verdict

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Carmaker asks judge to overturn $243m verdict in fatal Autopilot crash case.

Court documents shed new light on UK-Apple row over user data

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The document suggests the government may still want access despite US officials saying it had dropped the demand.

Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits

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A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.

P&O Ferries boss who sacked 800 staff quits

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Chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite led the company when it sacked hundreds of staff in March 2022.

Bank apologises for firing staff in email asking to return laptops

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A workers union says the email sent in error caused panic and distress.

'It's a chaotic mess': UK firms warn over US small parcel tax

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The US scraps its de-minimis exemption, meaning no more duty-free entry of small parcels to the US.

How US shoppers will be hit as tariff exemption ends

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Lower-price goods will no longer be duty-free, in a move that will affect millions of shipments.

Firm told to scrap floristry and gym tutor roles at detention centre

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Home Office minister Seema Malhotra has called on the contractor to remove the jobs at the immigration removal centre.

Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico

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Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens

US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her

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The president has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, and cited constitutional power that he says allows him to fire governors.

Food costs 'pushing families close to breadline'

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Rising food costs push families towards poverty, the chair of Jersey's shoppers' rights group says.

'We'll turn freezers off due to energy price rise'

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Sark islanders react to Monday's energy price rise, including a shop worker who will turn off freezers.

Sportscar manufacturer Lotus to cut 550 jobs

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The BBC understands more than a third of workers at the Norfolk headquarters will lose their jobs.

Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced

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The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.

UK car sales to US rise following tariff deal

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The increase comes after three months in a row of falling sales, according to industry data.

AI boom boosts Nvidia despite 'geopolitical issues'

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Nvidia remains exposed to geopolitical tensions between the US and China.

Summer holiday childcare costs a 'struggle'

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Parents in Guernsey said they have had to adjust their working hours to afford childcare.

'£150 for school uniform is money I don't really have'

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Two in five parents in the South East say they struggle to afford school uniform, a new poll says.

Value of small parcels from China to UK doubles to £3bn as Shein sales soar

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Parcels from China that are exempt from UK import tax more than doubled in value to £3bn last year.

Apple warns UK against introducing tougher tech regulation

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The iPhone maker is pushing back against proposed changes required by the UK competition watchdog

4chan launches legal action against Ofcom in US

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It wants the court to prohibit Ofcom from enforcing the Online Safety Act against it in the US.

Ryanair to increase oversized bag bonus for staff

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Michael O'Leary told the BBC the change would come in November, and that he made no apology for it.

Solar-powered postboxes being rolled out across UK

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Royal Mail says the revamped design will help it compete in small parcel deliveries.

NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns

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The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals.

Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise

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The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase.

Four ways to keep your energy bills down

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Household energy bills are due to rise again in October but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

Sea border for food and agricultural products 'in place until 2027'

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The border for such goods will not be dismantled until 2027, the UK government is expected to confirm.

Sun into sundaes for solar-powered ice cream maker

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David Baker says 30% of his operations are powered by the sun – and he's working towards 80%.

Covid loss businesses take action against insurer

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Insurance company Beazley says business interruption insurance does not cover a national pandemic.

Tommy Coyle to hand out free school uniforms

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The event will take place at the TC60 gym in Hull, with one free uniform per child on offer.

Trump's 50% tariff on India kicks in as Modi urges self-reliance

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The US president's steep 50% tariffs on India have kicked in, sending Narendra Modi's government into firefighting mode.

Kpop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix's most viewed film ever

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It is the latest in a series of chart-topping achievements by the animated musical.

OpenAI to update ChatGPT as parents sue over teen's suicide

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The parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine allege that ChatGPT helped their child plan his death.

US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel scraps new logo after backlash

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US President Donald Trump was among those criticising the company for unveiling a new, minimalistic version of its logo.

Energy prices expected to rise ahead of winter

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Regulator Ofgem will announce its next energy price cap at 07:00, with a slight rise predicted.

Trump vs the Fed: Why this row could rattle the US economy

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Trump says he will sack a US central bank governor. Why does the independence of the Fed matter?

In The Style founder has 'no regrets' about leaving

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The company's founder gave a wide-ranging interview about its rise and fall.

Poundland says it could run out of money next week

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The budget chain was sold to a private equity firm for £1 earlier this year.

Fewer Music Shops on UK High Streets

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The number of places to buy instruments has declined, as customers move online

Council writes to deputy PM for van dweller help

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Tensions have grown in recent months due to a rising number of motorhomes on Clifton Down in Bristol.

Who is Lisa Cook, and what is Federal Reserve governor accused of?

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President Trump has ordered the removal of the central bank official - we unpack what it all means.

Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40

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He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.

How to stop AI agents going rogue

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Agentic AI is taking decisions and acting on behalf of users, but how to stop that going wrong?