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Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Low-cost food pantry awarded £272k lottery grant

Oasis Hub Bath said the funding will cover its main operating costs over the next three years.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents

The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

US interest rates raised for first time in three years

Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates

The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC

Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?

Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job

From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices

Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Electricity discount to be paid to NI households

The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be paid from next month.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Watch: How will higher interest rates impact US consumers?

The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase by the Federal Reserve and what it could mean for the US economy.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's $2bn dirty money auction

The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

J.B. Hunt stock plunges 13% after company warns third-quarter earnings will fall

Shares of J.B. Hunt plunged 13% Wednesday after the company warned of an earnings drop between 5% and 10%.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Boeing CEO: 737 Max production taking 'a little bit longer' to stabilize than expected

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said wing production at its Renton, Washington, factory is a hold up, adding the company has plans to address it.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

American Airlines says 30% of seats drive half of revenue as premium cabin rush heats up

American says a minority of its seats now accounts for half of its revenue.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches

The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments

The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is getting a makeover as it prepares for its 'next 3,000' locations

Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled new branding as it grows rapidly under the ownership of private equity firm Blackstone.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'?

The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Flyers are happier with U.S. airports, despite near record travel levels, J.D. Power report shows

Travelers gave higher ratings in part because of the newer gates and terminals many airports have opened in recent years, according to the study.


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