Entries by BBC News

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

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Reeves says ‘more to do’ after sluggish GDP growth

The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.

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Civil service pension backlog ‘overwhelmed’ Capita, boss says

Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.

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Civil service pension backlog ‘overwhelmed’ Capita, boss says

Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.

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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

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Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches

The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.

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Would you pay £7.50 for a pint of Guinness?

A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.

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Serial rail fare evader fined £3,600 over 112 unpaid tickets

Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.

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US jobs see surprise growth in January after weak 2025

Employers added a greater than expected 130,000 jobs in January, according to the latest figures.

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Oatly loses long-running ‘milk’ battle with dairy lobby

The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term 'milk' to market its products.

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