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- Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approacheson 16/09/2026 at 2:52 pm
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
- Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higheron 16/09/2026 at 2:30 pm
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
- Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higheron 16/09/2026 at 2:30 pm
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
- Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' commentson 16/09/2026 at 2:21 pm
The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
- What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?on 16/09/2026 at 1:50 pm
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
- What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'?on 16/09/2026 at 12:32 pm
The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.
- OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firmson 16/09/2026 at 10:02 am
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.
- What is happening to UK prices?on 16/09/2026 at 9:12 am
UK inflation rose in August, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.
- We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping themon 16/09/2026 at 8:36 am
Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.
- Complaints to watchdog about water firms soaron 16/09/2026 at 6:59 am
Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.
- Shoplifters carrying shopping lists, says M&S manageron 16/09/2026 at 5:21 am
The Marks and Spencer area manager for Shropshire says shoplifting is a "really large issue".
- Traffic, tourism and economy among election concernson 16/09/2026 at 5:09 am
Residents and business owners in Onchan discuss key concerns ahead of the House of Keys election.
- How rising bond yields impact American consumerson 16/09/2026 at 3:58 am
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.
- How rising bond yields impact American consumerson 16/09/2026 at 3:58 am
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.
- Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say adviserson 16/09/2026 at 12:05 am
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
- UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canadaon 15/09/2026 at 11:50 pm
Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.
- Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...on 15/09/2026 at 11:40 pm
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
- A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernauton 15/09/2026 at 11:39 pm
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns
- AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdogon 15/09/2026 at 11:27 pm
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
- The extreme engineering of aircraft windowson 15/09/2026 at 11:19 pm
Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.