Entries by BBC News

Cheaper theme park tickets and children’s meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer

Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.

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Nvidia’s latest record result fails to impress investors

The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.

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EasyJet boss says summer flights won’t be hit by jet fuel shortages

The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

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UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

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Wes Streeting pledges ‘wealth tax that works’

Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.

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Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun – the announcement that didn’t leak

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?

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TikTok and YouTube ‘not safe enough’ for kids, says Ofcom

YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.

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Cheaper theme park tickets and children’s meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer

Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.

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Elon Musk’s X fined for not complying with Australia’s child protection laws

The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.

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Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus

The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.

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