Entries by BBC News

Seven million households missing out on benefits and support

A report from Policy in Practice says awareness, complexity and stigma are the main barriers stopping people claiming.

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Some Jaguar Land Rover suppliers ‘face bankruptcy’ due to cyber attack crisis

The government has been urged to "act fast" to protect hundreds of jobs following the cyber attack.

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AstraZeneca pauses £200m Cambridge investment

Its decision comes as the industry says there is a lack of government investment and as the US pressures firms to invest there.

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Hundreds of families to get school uniform cash

More than 1,000 students will be given a £50 uniform voucher, Hull City Council said.

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UK economy saw zero growth in July

The economy failed to grow following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.

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UK economy saw zero growth in July

The economy failed to grow following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.

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South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.

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We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists

Steve Reed tells the BBC the government is "absolutely committed" to the pledge, which was in Labour's election manifesto.

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Will the latest iPhone kill off the Sim card?

The iPhone Air will only have an eSim - will other phone makers also shift away from the familiar - but fiddly - plastic cards?

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US energy chief tells BBC nuclear fusion will soon power the world

AI will soon enable harnessing of the energy that powers the sun and stars, says Chris Wright

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