Entries by BBC News

WH Smith shares tumble 42% after accounting blunder

The retailer has drafted in auditors to review the issue and slashed its profit guidance.

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‘Significant disruption’ as CrossCountry trains cut

RMT members will walk out on Saturday and Monday, but Sunday trains could also be cancelled.

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Elon Musk and X reach settlement with axed Twitter workers

Ex-Twitter staff sued the platform after some 6,000 employees were sacked in 2022.

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Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs

Companies are using AI to do basic coding tasks instead of hiring junior staff.

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Tesco meal deal price rises by 25p

The move by the UK's largest supermarket is the latest example of rising food prices.

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Tube staff to strike over pay and work conditions

RMT union members will strike from Friday 5 September for seven days.

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Average five-year mortgage at lowest level since 2023

The average five-year fixed rate is now 4.99%, falling below 5% for the first time since 2023.

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Government borrowing lower than expected in July

Borrowing last month was the lowest July figure for three years, following rises in tax and National Insurance receipts.

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Foundation seeks charity partners for new projects

Guernsey Community Foundation invites charities to collaborate on tackling living costs and housing.

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County’s ‘secret’ festival marks 25th anniversary

The four-day Shambala Festival is set to welcome about 15,000 people to Northamptonshire.

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