Entries by BBC News

Faisal Islam: Slow growth raises stakes even higher for the Budget

The Budget somehow has to provide certainty, boost consumer and business confidence, and fill a large fiscal gap.

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Scottish government aiming to issue first bonds in 2026-27

Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.

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British Gas boss voices concerns over Scotland’s energy jobs

Chris O'Shea, the boss of Centrica, which owns British Gas, says the energy transition is correct, but worries over the impact on jobs.

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PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation

The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.

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PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation

The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.

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Scottish government aiming to issue first bonds in 2026-27

Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.

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UK growth slows after big fall in car production

The cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover hit manufacturing and weighed on growth in the economy, figures show.

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UK growth slows after big fall in car production

The cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover hit manufacturing and weighed on growth in the economy, figures show.

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Parents’ ‘laughter and tears’ at adopting siblings

Emma and Mike, from North Yorkshire, urge others to consider adoption as the number doing so falls.

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Charity’s appeal to give pushchairs to families

One mother was forced to use a shopping trolley to take her child to a health appointment.

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