Entries by BBC News

UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook

The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.

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Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs

BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

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High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals

Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

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High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals

Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

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How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success

Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

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How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success

Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

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AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak

The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

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China weathered Trump’s tariffs – but the Iran war is taking a toll

The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

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China weathered Trump’s tariffs – but the Iran war is taking a toll

The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

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Billionaire backer sues Trump family’s crypto firm over alleged extortion

Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

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