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UK diesel price hits all-time high, RAC says

The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar.

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.

Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech

The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.

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.

US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X

The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.

Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues

Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.

Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack

Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.

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.

Four ways to keep your energy bills down

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

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.

Childminder facing 'severe financial burden' as heating oil costs rise

The war in Iran is having a practical impact on people across the island as energy prices continue to climb.

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.

How much is in your savings account?

From £65 to $60,000 - we talk savings with people in East London's Brick Lane.

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.

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