Entries by BBC News

US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars

US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.

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Wedgwood factory in 90-day pause after low demand

The pottery firm's Barlaston site will pause production from 29 September, with 70 workers on temporary leave.

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Poorer Americans hit hardest as tariffs fuel price rises

Rising prices, partly driven by tariffs, could worsen a divide in the US economy between the haves and the have-nots.

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Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook

Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank.

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Winter fuel payments stopped for 9.3 million people before government U-turn

Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts.

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Cafe owner helping others in memory of friend

Owner Sam Elliott says she gave up drugs after the death of her friend due to crack cocaine use.

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JLR could face disruption until November after cyber hack, claim sources

The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer.

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Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit

Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".

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How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?

The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.

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How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?

The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.

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