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Tax on banks, energy bill help and minimum wage rise - what could be in the Budget?
Oct 28, 2026

Tax on banks, energy bill help and minimum wage rise - what could be in the Budget?

Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.


I get £4,062 a year and am trying my best - here's what I want from the Budget
Oct 28, 2026

I get £4,062 a year and am trying my best - here's what I want from the Budget

People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.


'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
Oct 28, 2026

'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones

As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.


China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
Oct 27, 2026

China's families are now supporting more old people than kids

The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.


Plaid demands more cash, but how could the Budget affect Wales?
Oct 27, 2026

Plaid demands more cash, but how could the Budget affect Wales?

Welsh Finance Minister Elin Jones has called for a spending plan that "finally treats us fairly".


'Tone deaf at best' - advice to stock up on essentials worries experts and low-income families
Oct 27, 2026

'Tone deaf at best' - advice to stock up on essentials worries experts and low-income families

Some families say they cannot afford to stockpile in line with the government's advice.


Bots Drive Online Chatter About Races in Kansas and Texas
Oct 27, 2026

Bots Drive Online Chatter About Races in Kansas and Texas

Much of the online discourse about Senate races in Texas and Kansas is coming from accounts that appear to be automated, according to new research.


Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
Oct 27, 2026

Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned

Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.


Why this British plumber prefers working in Poland
Oct 27, 2026

Why this British plumber prefers working in Poland

Poland is now achieving formidable economic growth rates and fast rising living standards


How much is the minimum wage?
Oct 27, 2026

How much is the minimum wage?

What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?


More cats abandoned 'due to rising costs'
Oct 27, 2026

More cats abandoned 'due to rising costs'

The shelter has seen a "huge increase" in the number of cats it has taken in, compared to last year.


Who Stands to Gain From an Anthropic I.P.O.
Oct 27, 2026

Who Stands to Gain From an Anthropic I.P.O.

Wall Street banks and chipmakers are among those poised to capitalize on the artificial intelligence giant’s public trading debut.


GM Is Leaving NYSE for the Nasdaq After More Than 100 Years
Oct 27, 2026

GM Is Leaving NYSE for the Nasdaq After More Than 100 Years

After more than 100 years on the New York Stock Exchange, the automaker is shifting its listing to the Nasdaq, which is home to many technology companies.


Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase
Oct 27, 2026

Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase

Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.


How the beauty industry is boosting High Streets
Oct 27, 2026

How the beauty industry is boosting High Streets

Marie Camara believes beauty and personal care businesses play a key role in supporting high streets.


China Steps In to Rescue Stocks, But the Market Continues to Fall
Oct 27, 2026

China Steps In to Rescue Stocks, But the Market Continues to Fall

The Communist Party uses a “national team” of state-owned investment funds to stem the market rout. But this time, investors are not sure it will work.


Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China
Oct 27, 2026

Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China

The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.


California’s Potential Quartz Ban Pushes Contractors and Retailers to Alternatives
Oct 27, 2026

California’s Potential Quartz Ban Pushes Contractors and Retailers to Alternatives

Manufacturers and their customers are using materials made without the clouds of dust that have sickened workers in quartz-cutting shops.


My Co-Worker Is Losing It Over My Religion
Oct 27, 2026

My Co-Worker Is Losing It Over My Religion

Plus: Reader responses to a woman returning to the office after two decades of self-employment.


My Co-Worker Is Losing It Over My Religion
Oct 27, 2026

My Co-Worker Is Losing It Over My Religion

Plus: Reader responses to a woman returning to the office after two decades of self-employment.


First-time buyer wary of Budget housing loan scheme
Oct 27, 2026

First-time buyer wary of Budget housing loan scheme

Luke Anstee has been saving for three years but says rising living costs make home ownership harder.


Holiday Travel Costs Are Soaring. Here’s How to Save.
Oct 27, 2026

Holiday Travel Costs Are Soaring. Here’s How to Save.

As airfares and gas prices surge, here’s how you can extend your travel budget.


U.S. Pensions Are Riding the A.I. Wave. For Better or Worse.
Oct 27, 2026

U.S. Pensions Are Riding the A.I. Wave. For Better or Worse.

As exuberance around the technology stokes fears of a bubble, the nation’s public pensions are starting to grapple with their role — and their risks.


In Anthropic I.P.O., Goldman and Morgan Stanley Slug It Out for Top Bank
Oct 27, 2026

In Anthropic I.P.O., Goldman and Morgan Stanley Slug It Out for Top Bank

Anthropic named the Wall Street firms lead underwriters on its upcoming public offering, a role that will generate generous fees and enormous prestige.


Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem
Oct 27, 2026

Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem

Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.


In Anthropic I.P.O., Goldman and Morgan Stanley Slug It Out for Top Bank
Oct 27, 2026

In Anthropic I.P.O., Goldman and Morgan Stanley Slug It Out for Top Bank

Anthropic named the Wall Street firms lead underwriters on its upcoming public offering, a role that will generate generous fees and enormous prestige.


The Fed Is Expected to Hold Rates Steady. Warsh Will Have to Explain Why.
Oct 27, 2026

The Fed Is Expected to Hold Rates Steady. Warsh Will Have to Explain Why.

Inflation is moving in the wrong direction and the labor market remains stable, a combination that bolsters the case for higher interest rates.


The Fed Is Expected to Hold Rates Steady. Warsh Will Have to Explain Why.
Oct 27, 2026

The Fed Is Expected to Hold Rates Steady. Warsh Will Have to Explain Why.

Inflation is moving in the wrong direction and the labor market remains stable, a combination that bolsters the case for higher interest rates.


In the A.I. ‘Robogym,’ Machines Train to Be More Like Humans
Oct 27, 2026

In the A.I. ‘Robogym,’ Machines Train to Be More Like Humans

Germany’s Neura is one of the companies at the forefront of efforts to use artificial intelligence in robotics, and crucial to whether Europe can close the gap with China.


Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Oct 27, 2026

Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up

Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.


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