Entries by BBC News

Young people face ‘soul-destroying’ struggle to buy first homes

One would-be buyer says a mortgage broker advised her to ask for a pay rise or find a partner.

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Blackmail victims told ‘don’t suffer in silence’

Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger.

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Dating app scam victims told ‘don’t suffer in silence’

Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger.

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Dating app scam victims told ‘don’t suffer in silence’

Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger.

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Group stepping in where ‘everyone is struggling’

The BBC visits a community centre in one of Wolverhampton's most deprived areas.

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Telegram boss says he will leave fortune to over 100 children he has fathered

The technology tycoon said his children would not have access to their inheritance for 30 years.

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River Island reveals locations of 33 shop closures

The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs.

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River Island reveals locations of 33 shop closures

The retailer blames the rise of online shopping for its decision, which risks hundreds of jobs.

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BBC threatens AI firm with legal action over unauthorised content use

It is first time that the BBC has taken such action regarding alleged scraping of its content for AI.

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‘Dismal’ month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales

Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023.

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