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• Warning against 'systematic reliance' on reserves

  05-01-2026 09:17 via bbc.com
  A scrutiny committee says the Manx government's size and scope should be reduced to cut spending.
  
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• Trump calls for US military spending to rise more than 50% to $1.5tn

  08-01-2026 03:15 via bbc.com
  The president also called on defence firms to increase production or face a crackdown on payouts.
  
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• Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer

  08-01-2026 01:04 via bbc.com
  Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.
  
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• Unions accuse McDonald's of 'repeated harassment' against 'mostly teenage' staff

  08-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  It follows a BBC investigation three years ago which exposed a toxic culture at the fast-food chain.
  
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• How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026

  08-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
  
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• Labour's workers' rights concessions to save businesses billions, assessment shows

  08-01-2026 00:48 via bbc.com
  The government will phase in the reforms over several years, with many measures subject to consultation.
  
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• IWF finds sexual imagery of children which 'appears to have been' made by Grok

  08-01-2026 00:01 via bbc.com
  It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok
  
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• Trump backs ban on institutional investor home purchases

  07-01-2026 23:38 via bbc.com
  Wall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability.
  
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• US will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official says

  07-01-2026 21:31 via bbc.com
  Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government.
  
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• Starmer urged to rethink business rate reforms to save pubs

  07-01-2026 18:41 via bbc.com
  Some Labour MPs are optimistic there could be further relief to protect the hospitality industry.
  
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• Young people say new driving rules are condescending and expensive

  07-01-2026 17:12 via bbc.com
  Young drivers have spoken to the BBC about how the proposed changes could affect them.
  
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• How the new road safety measures could affect you

  07-01-2026 16:37 via bbc.com
  The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
  
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• Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offer

  07-01-2026 14:20 via bbc.com
  The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.
  
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• Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test

  07-01-2026 11:35 via bbc.com
  Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.
  
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• Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

  07-01-2026 11:10 via bbc.com
  Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.
  
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• Fujitsu 'not a parasite' for profiting after Horizon scandal, says boss

  06-01-2026 18:56 via bbc.com
  The European boss of the tech firm said it had been awarded £500m of government contract extentions.
  
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• Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years

  06-01-2026 18:03 via bbc.com
  The move is part of the government's new road safety strategy, which plans to reform driving laws in Britain.
  
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• Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers

  06-01-2026 17:40 via bbc.com
  The PM says Labour needs to contrast its "renewal" of the country with Reform's "grievance and division".
  
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• Next raises profit forecast to £1.15bn after bumper Christmas sales

  06-01-2026 12:15 via bbc.com
  Festive trading at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand this year.
  
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• Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI

  06-01-2026 11:30 via bbc.com
  The chip giant is looking for ways to move the AI revolution beyond software and into physical products.
  
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• Electric car discounts are unsustainable, says industry group

  06-01-2026 10:48 via bbc.com
  The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.
  
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• Warm Welcome helps fight cold and isolation

  06-01-2026 10:27 via bbc.com
  This Warm Welcome venue is one of more than 80 across Surrey which are open over the coming months.
  
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• Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears

  06-01-2026 09:43 via bbc.com
  The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting
  
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• 'We became best friends at a warm hub'

  06-01-2026 08:06 via bbc.com
  Alan Thompson and Jane Innes were childhood friends and reunited at a community hub in Lincoln.
  
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• Families 'not aware' of winter fuel eligibility

  06-01-2026 07:30 via bbc.com
  A charity says some families do not realise they are eligible for the winter fuel allowance.
  
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• Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories

  06-01-2026 04:26 via bbc.com
  The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.
  
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• Why are more gamers than ever playing the 2000s classic RuneScape?

  06-01-2026 01:06 via bbc.com
  Millions of people have returned to the iconic online game to farm, go on quests and fight big bosses.
  
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• The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India

  06-01-2026 01:01 via bbc.com
  Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.
  
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• Anonymous crypto gambler made $436,000 on Maduro capture

  06-01-2026 00:44 via bbc.com
  The account placed a $32,000 wager just before Trump announced the Venezuelan leader was in US custody.
  
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• Claire's and The Original Factory Shop to enter administration

  05-01-2026 20:59 via bbc.com
  The firms' owner said "alarming" low Christmas trading left both in a "vulnerable" position
  
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