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Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die'

Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month.

Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m

Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.

Budget to be held in October, Healey announces

The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.

UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began

The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

BP puts North Sea business up for sale

The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.

India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around

Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'

Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.

Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned

Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?

Anthropic's Claude AI escapes to hack into three organisations

It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.

South Korean shares soar after chip stock rout

It comes after a three-day rout that wiped hundreds of billions of dollars off the value of the country's stock market.

Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad

Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months.

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates

The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.

British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow

The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.

Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover

The car giant says it expects fewer than 300 people will lose their jobs.

Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil

Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.

US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter

The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.

Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war

Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.

Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham

Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.

Beauty Pie founder on how she dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses

Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.

What happens here has a big impact on your money

BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.

Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the firm intends to sell its AI tools to other companies for the first time.

Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs

Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.

'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held

The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.

The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry

Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool

Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.

Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?

Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks

The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't

Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?

Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain

It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring

The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?

Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began

The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

Hospital parking hike adds stress, patients say

From 31 July hourly parking charges will increase by about 50% at several hospitals in the county.

Group's mission to appreciate every piece of food

Food in Community takes unwanted and surplus produce from growers and farmers.

Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates

The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.

What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

How the High Street became a window on our political instability

High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil

Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

'I will miss my shop tremendously after six decades'

Meredith's DIY Hardware and Ironmongery has been at Yate Shopping Centre, near Bristol, since 1965.

What happens here has a big impact on your money

BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.

1975: The world's first shop for left-handers

A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.

Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?

Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.

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