Entries by BBC News

Why China is betting on theme parks like Legoland to boost spending

Beijing is turning to Western brands including Peppa Pig and Harry Potter to increase tourism.

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China bets on Western theme parks to help boost spending

Eager to revive the economy, Beijing is turning to attractions like Lego and Harry Potter to increase tourism.

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New water ombudsman will tackle leaks and overcharging

The new consumer champion is being launched as part of wider plans to overhaul the water industry.

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New water ombudsman will tackle leaks and overcharging

The new consumer champion is being launched as part of wider plans to overhaul the water industry.

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‘Disappointment’ after real living wage bid paused

Vale of White Horse District Council says it was a "time-consuming and resource intensive process".

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Trains return to public ownership in south Essex

Operator c2c runs trains between London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness in Essex.

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Trains return to public ownership in south Essex

Operator c2c runs trains between London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness in Essex.

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Parked in lay-bys – the drivers determined to avoid airport drop-off fees

With more than half of the UK's busiest airports having raised 'kiss-and-fly' fees in the last year, some people have their own ideas.

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Parked in lay-bys – the drivers determined to avoid airport drop-off fees

Drivers at Edinburgh Airport say they resent paying high fees for dropping off passengers.

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How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis

The world's race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars - and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries

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