Entries by BBC News

Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal

The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.

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Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%

UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.

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Empty shelves fill food hub volunteers with dread

The Cheylesmore Food Hub are appealing for donations in the winter months due to empty shelves.

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Ben & Jerry’s row deepens as three board members removed

One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence.

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Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world

Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

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UK launches taskforce to ‘break down barriers’ for women in technology

It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.

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Ford to scale back electric vehicle plans, taking $19.5bn hit

The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.

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Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says

The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.

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Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls

The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services.

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‘Throw the parcel at the door’ – Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a better wage

BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm - a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.

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