Entries by BBC News

Uber’s dynamic pricing means higher fares and lower earnings for drivers, study finds

A University of Oxford study says Uber's dynamic pricing algorithm has seen drivers income decrease.

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‘How can people afford to have kids?’

In a city where the birth rate has fallen by a third in a decade, many blame financial pressures.

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Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.

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School sun safety lessons trialled to tackle skin cancer

The new pilot teaches children as young as five how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen.

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Has video gaming become too expensive?

With new games reaching record prices, some gamers fear their hobby is becoming unaffordable.

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‘New video games cost me a whole day’s wages’

With new games reaching record prices, some gamers fear their favourite hobby is becoming unaffordable.

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Lotus has ‘no plans’ to close any car factory

The firm's Chinese owner tells the government it is committed to the UK but said it is exploring options.

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The benefits U-turn raises questions about the credibility of Labour’s long-term plan

The Government is boxed in from this week's events - and lacks the Houdini skills to escape, says the BBC's Faisal Islam

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The benefits U-turn raises deeper questions about the credibility of Labour’s long-term plan

The Government is boxed in from this week's events - and lacks the Houdini skills to escape, says the BBC's Faisal Islam

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‘We have all the cards’ – Trump says he is ending Canada trade talks

Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.

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