Trump-backed television merger moves forward
Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.
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Drive more slowly and work from home to help ease energy crisis, IEA urges
People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.
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Did you know you could transfer your ISA?
Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.
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IT failure leaves Hargreaves Lansdown clients unable to make transactions
The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.
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Warning UK borrowing rise makes energy bill help harder
Economists say UK government finances are in a worse position than before the government's last energy support package in 2022.
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Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.
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NI households set for £30 electricity reduction in July
The scheme, which will cost £81m, follows on from an announcement made at the UK budget in November 2025.
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Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China
They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.
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The global winners and losers of the war in Iran
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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Watch: How oil and gas prices are pushing up the cost of living
From fuel to mortgages, the BBC looks at how oil and gas prices could push up the cost of living.
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US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.
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Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists
Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.
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Passport fees to pass £100 mark for first time
The cost of a standard adult passport will rise to more than £100 for the first time next month.
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The housing charity helping key workers stay local
Homes for Wells provides rented accommodation to 47 families for about 80% of market rate.
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Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen
The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.
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Could thousands of students win compensation from universities?
Almost 200,000 students who were at university during the COVID-19 pandemic are seeking financial compensation.
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Unemployment stuck at five year high as youth rate climbs
UK unemployment has remained at its highest rate in five years, new official figures show.
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Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage
The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.
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School 'poverty policy officers' to help families
The two positions in South Tyneside will focus on school uniform and access to activities.
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