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Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.
US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on
It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume.
Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?
Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.
UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.
What a US diesel export ban could mean for you
The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.
Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers
Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.
UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says
The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar due to disruption of global oil supplies.
What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.
Why UK diesel prices have hit an all-time high
The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.
Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge
Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.
Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.
UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister
Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.
Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit
Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.
Tourism tax needs to be more flexible in Wales, warns expert
Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd councils have all put a pause on introducing the nightly tourist tax.
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it
Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.
OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites
OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.
Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March
The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.
Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow
Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn
Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make
He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.
Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market?
Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.
'We're all broke': Would you chase a friend for £5?
What's the smallest amount of money you would ask a friend to pay you back?
Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years
The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".
Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals
His stake in DRJB Holdings has entitled him to almost half of its £85.5m in dividend payments.
Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation
Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.
X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.
Spain battles climate change on several fronts
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
The virtual worlds where robots are trained
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.
The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.
Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.
Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
Food waste charity gets grant for rising costs
The charity received a £60,000 grant, over three years, from Shrewsbury Town Council.
Apprentice star tells PM why pie shop is closing
Paul Bowen says a rise in employer's National Insurance was "the tipping edge" to him closing a pie shop.
Proposed budget 'a step in the right direction'
The government releases its proposed budget with "targeted measures" to help families.
Channel Islands fuel prices set to rise again
The increases could mean mean diesel costing more than £2 per litre.
Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?
Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
How much is in your savings account?
From £65 to $60,000 - we talk savings with people in East London's Brick Lane.
Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise
Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise
What's the smallest amount you'd ask a friend to pay back?
We ask New Yorkers to share the smallest amount they'd ask a friend to pay back.
Did trade frenemies find common ground at the White House?
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