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• 100,000 civil servants to strike on 1 February

  11-01-2023 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  People working in 124 government departments and several other bodies will walk out on 1 February.
  
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• Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches

  16-09-2026 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
  
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• Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

  16-09-2026 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
  
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• Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments

  16-09-2026 16:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
  
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• What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'?

  16-09-2026 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.
  
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• OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms

  16-09-2026 12:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
  
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• We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them

  16-09-2026 10:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.
  
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• Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar

  16-09-2026 08:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.
  
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• Shoplifters carrying shopping lists, says M&S manager

  16-09-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Marks and Spencer area manager for Shropshire says shoplifting is a "really large issue".
  
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• Traffic, tourism and economy among election concerns

  16-09-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents and business owners in Onchan discuss key concerns ahead of the House of Keys election.
  
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• How rising bond yields impact American consumers

  16-09-2026 05:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.
  
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• Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers

  16-09-2026 02:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
  
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• UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada

  16-09-2026 01:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.
  
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• Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...

  16-09-2026 01:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
  
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• A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut

  16-09-2026 01:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns
  
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• AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog

  16-09-2026 01:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
  
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• The extreme engineering of aircraft windows

  16-09-2026 01:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.
  
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• US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007

  15-09-2026 21:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.
  
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• State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%

  15-09-2026 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.
  
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• Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards

  15-09-2026 10:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
  
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• AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act

  15-09-2026 04:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.
  
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• AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC

  15-09-2026 02:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it "taking over the World" are a "HOAX".
  
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• I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of

  15-09-2026 01:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.
  
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• Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age

  15-09-2026 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
  
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• Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut

  15-09-2026 00:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.
  
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• Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada

  14-09-2026 21:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In the midst of a trade war with the US, the prime minister leveraged his connections in global finance to invite some of the world's biggest investors to Canada.
  
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• Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm

  14-09-2026 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.
  
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• 'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges

  14-09-2026 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnham says those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.
  
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• Petrol and diesel prices hit highest since 2022

  14-09-2026 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cost of filling up a vehicle has rebounded, according to the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.
  
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• Heading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft

  14-09-2026 10:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?
  
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