'It's rough out here': Americans struggle with rising inflation

BBC - Oct 14, 2026

US inflation continues to rise, and this month the jump was above forecasts. Here's how some are surviving.

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The arrest of an OpenAI employee accused of planting a bug in an office of the artificial intelligence giant flags another concern for the industry.

Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics

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Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics

The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.

Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears

Oct 14, 2026

Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears

Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.

Job cuts could fund diesel price drop says deputy

Oct 14, 2026

Job cuts could fund diesel price drop says deputy

With the ongoing war in the Middle East increasing prices, one deputy is ask for duty to be frozen.

Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget

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Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget

On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.

'It's definitely tight trying to budget on maternity leave'

Oct 14, 2026

'It's definitely tight trying to budget on maternity leave'

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Trump’s Latest Effort to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Underscores Political Motives

Oct 14, 2026

Trump’s Latest Effort to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Underscores Political Motives

President Trump tapped his political appointees to determine whether he could oust Lisa Cook, a Fed governor he had already tried to oust.

Choosing a Medicare Advantage Provider for 2027 May Be Easier, but Not Perfect

Oct 14, 2026

Choosing a Medicare Advantage Provider for 2027 May Be Easier, but Not Perfect

The government has made improvements to the Medicare Plan Finder, a key online tool, in time for open enrollment. It helps seniors compare policies to avoid costly surprises.

'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire

Oct 14, 2026

'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire

Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

Hundreds of Royal Mail staff quitting each week under new efficiency plans

Oct 14, 2026

Hundreds of Royal Mail staff quitting each week under new efficiency plans

The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.

Federal Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

Oct 14, 2026

Federal Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

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