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Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Ending rough sleeping is 'not just a housing issue'

Andy Burnham wants to get people "in from the cold" by Christmas, but the scale of the task is huge.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026

'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves

Consumer group Which? has called the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper, less nutritious species of fish, an example of "skimpflation".

Sat, 12 Sep 2026

GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China ties

Most battery cells currently rely on raw materials from China. GM is seeking to establish domestic supply chains both for EVs and energy storage.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Wealthy investors are pouring billions into this new tax strategy despite risks

Total assets invested in so-called tax-aware long-short strategies — or TALS — have surged to more than $170 billion, according to Tax Alpha Insider.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks

O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, CDC says

The largest outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sickened more than 12,000 people.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets

Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

Can you really juggle a job and study for a degree?

Students in Glasgow say the cost of living is making part-time work increasingly important.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

I moved my shop 20 miles because I couldn't afford £300 a week on fuel

People in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, tell BBC Scotland News the impact rising petrol prices is having.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

25 years after 9/11, the U.S. starts rolling back travel restrictions, from liquids to gate access

Years after 9/11, the U.S. government is walking back some security screenings as threats and technology evolve.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026

AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July

The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Can Europe recharge its battery industry?

Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

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.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Are interest rates on the way up again?

As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans

The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%

Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet

The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Macy's posts strong results, raises guidance as turnaround begins to take hold

Macy's posted strong fiscal second-quarter results on Thursday and raised its full-year guidance.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Ford announces $1 billion investment at Kentucky plant following DOT criticism on China

Ford Motor on Thursday announced a $1 billion investment to build a new paint shop at its crucial truck plant in Kentucky.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league could rework TV packages in next media deal

The NFL has an opt-out clause at the end of the 2029-30 season in which it can resell and redistribute its media rights.


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