Entries by BBC News

My house cost $150,000 more to build even before new tariffs hit

Tariffs on furniture and lumber could intensify the US housing market's woes and push up prices.

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Highest government borrowing in September for five years

Higher interest payments offset increased revenue from tax and national insurance, the UK statistics body says.

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Postmasters call for retrial of convicted murderer

They are backing calls for the case of a sub-postmaster convicted of killing his wife to be re-examined.

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Amazon outage ‘resolved’ as Snapchat and banks among sites impacted

Platform outage checker Downdetector said the issues have impacted more than 1,000 different businesses.

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What’s the best way to detect and destroy drones?

Tech firms are developing more affordable ways to detect and destroy drones.

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Spike in Disney+ cancellations after Kimmel suspension

New data shows subscriptions dropped considerably after the late-night host’s temporary removal.

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Penguin and Club bars can no longer be called chocolate

The rising cost of cocoa has led to the manufacturers changing their recipe.

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Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy

Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.

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Housing secretary says ‘job on the line’ over 1.5m housing target

Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target "all the sweeter".

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The two words you need to help you push back at work

Ambition and work ethic help us succeed, but how can we stop drive damaging our health?

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