Entries by BBC News

Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home

India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026.

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Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home

India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026.

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‘Shameful’ more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

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City’s living costs drive workers to food banks

It is so expensive to live in Cambridge a charity says people with jobs need subsidised food.

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‘Six eggs used to be £1’ – why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

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‘Six eggs used to be £1’ – why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

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‘Six eggs used to be £1’ – why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

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‘Six eggs used to be £1’ – why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

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‘Shameful’ more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

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Temperatures are rising – and so are ice cream prices

Temperatures are rising across the country, and so is the price of ice cream - but by how much?

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