Entries by BBC News

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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Delta and United sued for selling ‘window seats’ without windows

Delta and United are being sued over allegedly charging extra for seats next to a blank walls.

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Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist

The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50.

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Fed governor says she won’t be ‘bullied’ as Trump demands she quit over mortgage claim

Lisa Cook says she plans to take questions about her financial history seriously.

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Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times

PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?

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Target appoints new boss as it seeks to revive sales

Shares in Target dropped nearly 11% before recovering slightly after the announcement.

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