Rishi Sunak hints at more help with rising cost of living
27 May 2022 8:59:57
The chancellor promises to "respond to the situation on the ground" as households face soaring bills.
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Twitter investors sue Elon Musk and platform over takeover bid
27 May 2022 4:45:11
The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire's "wrongful conduct" has caused Twitter shares to plunge.
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The government will face pressure to give more support if oil and gas prices do not fall, the think tank says.
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Steve Jackson skips meals to help pay the rent on his vintage tea shop in Sheerness High Street.
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Business confidence is falling, says Natwest boss
26 May 2022 3:03:09
Firms face problems with supply chains, energy bills and skill shortages, says Alison Rose.
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Electric car rapid charging costs soar, says RAC
26 May 2022 3:02:34
Energy prices are soaring, but electric car charging is still much cheaper than petrol, says RAC.
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Brits set to spend millions on Platinum Jubilee merchandise
26 May 2022 3:01:36
As the Queen's Platinum Jubilee approaches, memorabilia and flags are flying off the shelves.
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McDonald's defeats Carl Icahn in vote over pigs
26 May 2022 9:59:00
McDonald's shareholders rejected proposals from Carl Icahn who voiced concerns over the treatment of pigs.
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The chancellor defends measures to help with the cost of living, which he is not calling a windfall tax.
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Windfall tax will drive away North Sea investors, says industry body
26 May 2022 6:43:14
Oil and gas operators fear a new levy will create "long-lasting uncertainty over future investment".
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P&O Ferries boss 'incredibly sorry' for impact of sackings
26 May 2022 6:00:18
The company sacked almost 800 seafarers in March to replace them with cheaper agency workers.
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Ancient DNA reveals secrets of Pompeii victims
26 May 2022 5:32:10
It is an almost complete set of "genetic instructions" from people who died when Mount Vesuvius erupted.
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A flavorful field guide to foraging | Alexis Nikole Nelson
26 May 2022 4:43:54
Whether it's dandelions blooming in your backyard or purslane sprouting from the sidewalk, vegan forager Alexis Nikole Nelson is on a mission to show how freely growing flora could make its way to your plate. With contagious enthusiasm and a live cooking demo, she explains the benefits of expanding your palate to include "wild" foods that are delicious, nutritious and planet-friendly -- and gives three tips for helping others go from skeptical to confident in their own food adventures.
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Cost of living: What Rishi Sunak's help means for you
26 May 2022 3:02:09
The chancellor says the new support will help with soaring bills, so how will you be impacted?
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UK households to get energy bill discounts of £400 this autumn
26 May 2022 2:04:37
The poorest will also get a lump-sum of £650 to help with the cost of living, Rishi Sunak says.
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Billionaire’s stake in BT faces security probe
26 May 2022 9:00:14
The UK government is using new powers to investigate Patrick Drahi's 18% holding in the telecoms giant.
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Newport plant critical to easing microchip shortage, says boss
26 May 2022 5:13:20
IQE is in talks with the Welsh and UK governments over expanding its Newport factory.
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Ukraine war: World Bank boss warns over global recession
26 May 2022 4:48:22
David Malpass also said coronavirus lockdowns in China are contributing to a global slowdown.
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Climate Change: MPs say building demolitions must be reduced
26 May 2022 0:33:31
MPs say the amount of demolition and rebuilding must be reduced as it adds to the emissions driving climate change.
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The butterflies we may never see again in Britain
26 May 2022 0:01:56
Scientists warn that 24 of Britain's butterfly species are in danger of dying out.
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The meat and dairy farmers who are going vegan
25 May 2022 3:04:14
Due to animal welfare and environment concerns, some farms are converting to vegan production.
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'We don't want UK-EU trade war' - Irish PM
25 May 2022 3:02:43
Micheál Martin says he is hopeful he will not have to contemplate tariffs against UK exports.
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Cost of living: 'My daughter won't ask me for money for sanitary products'
25 May 2022 3:01:19
A mother explains how she can't make ends meet as data suggests more people are struggling.
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Wikipedia's enduring, nuanced perspective on truth | Katherine Maher
25 May 2022 9:45:00
Even with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people's confidence. How do they do it? Former CEO of Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher delves into the transparent, adaptable and community-building ways the online encyclopedia brings free and reliable information to the public -- while also accounting for bias and difference of opinion. "The seeds of our disagreement can actually become the roots of our common purpose," she says.
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Robot developed that’s smaller than a flea
25 May 2022 8:02:24
Researchers at Northwestern University in the United States have created robots less than 1mm big.
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