Entries by BBC News

Climate change pushing winemakers to blend wines from different years

Non-vintage still wine is now increasingly being made in response to more challenging weather.

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‘I work full-time but can’t afford school uniform’

Parents using a free clothing bank say they are already making cut-backs to pay for schoolwear.

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Travellers warned of bank holiday disruption

A rail strike and works are expected this weekend as millions begin their bank holiday getaways.

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Trump backs down from 250% EU pharma tariff in deal

The US and EU have released details of the new trade deal reducing tariffs between the two partners.

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UK’s third-largest steelworks collapses into government control

Hundreds of Liberty Steel workers in Rotherham and Sheffield face an uncertain future.

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WH Smith shares tumble 42% after accounting blunder

The retailer has drafted in auditors to review the issue and slashed its profit guidance.

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‘Significant disruption’ as CrossCountry trains cut

RMT members will walk out on Saturday and Monday, but Sunday trains could also be cancelled.

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Elon Musk and X reach settlement with axed Twitter workers

Ex-Twitter staff sued the platform after some 6,000 employees were sacked in 2022.

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Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs

Companies are using AI to do basic coding tasks instead of hiring junior staff.

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Tesco meal deal price rises by 25p

The move by the UK's largest supermarket is the latest example of rising food prices.

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