Entries by BBC News

NI households set for £30 electricity reduction in July

The scheme, which will cost £81m, follows on from an announcement made at the UK budget in November 2025.

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UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008 financial crisis

The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.

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School uniform reuse scheme launches in London

The School Uniform Reuse Network aims to help schools and families reduce waste and save money.

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Social supermarket praise for Comic Relief support

Yvonne Smith says "things were desperate" when she signed up to the Plate of Plenty in Nuneaton.

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Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China

They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.

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Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China

They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.

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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour’s Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

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Colombia’s budding tech scene needs a cash boost

Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

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Colombia’s budding tech scene needs a cash boost

Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

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The global winners and losers of the war in Iran

As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

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