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Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse loomsGordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.
(BBC News – 2026-11-04 19:07)
Chloe Mitchell murder accused 'dismembered body', court toldBrandon Rainey of James Street, Ballymena denies the murder of the 21-year-old in Ballymena in 2023.
(BBC News – 2026-11-04 17:20)
Airbnb can be positive for the community | LettersReaders respond to an article by Arwa Mahdawi on some self-catering hosts calling for a strike in response to new guidelinesRegarding Arwa Mahdawi’s article (Airbnb feels like a soulless rip-off...
(The Guardian – 2026-11-04 17:00)
The £10,000 refugee tax must be scrapped | LettersSuch a punitive measure will leave people at risk of exploitation and severe poverty, says Mark Joselin of the Refugee CouncilCabinet ministers are right to be worried about the potential...
(The Guardian – 2026-11-04 17:00)
US stocks rise, dollar slides as investors digest Democrats’ midterm victoriesGovernment bond yields fall while initial fears ease over impact of election results on world’s biggest economyBusiness live – latest updatesUS midterm elections – live updatesAfter US midterms, what will...
(The Guardian – 2026-11-04 16:38)
Brigitte Bardot inheritance row deepens after private letter to partner leakedIn the letter, the late French actress says her partner Bernard de Chiara was "incapable" of giving "support, a tenderness, a presence".
(BBC News – 2026-11-04 16:31)
Once it was a £1 hanger. Now it’s a £15 locker. Why do cloakrooms cost so much on a night out?The cost of checking your coat or bag is galloping ahead of other – also rising – prices at venues. We explain the surprisingly complex reasons whyNot long ago, it...
(The Guardian – 2026-11-04 15:33)
Don’t let Poundland owner maximise its return at our expense, suppliers sayBritish companies that supply US-owned budget retailer face millions of pounds’ worth of losses if it collapsesSuppliers facing millions of pounds in losses if Poundland collapses have said the chain’s...
(The Guardian – 2026-11-04 15:31)
‘It’s just vape shops, nail shops, charity shops’: can anything save the British high street?It’s 20 years since Jo and Richard Hill bought anything in Rotherham town centre. Why have they and so many locals abandoned it for the nearest retail park – and...
(The Guardian – 2026-11-04 15:18)
UK interest rates increase expected after services sector activity acceleratesPurchasing manager’s index at eight-month high, bolstered by spending on AI as firms regain momentum lost to Iran warThe Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates on Thursday...
(The Guardian – 2026-11-04 13:53)
How to challenge your council tax band - and potentially get £100 energy payoutAre you missing out on the government's £100 energy payment due to being in the wrong council tax band?
(Sky News – 2026-11-04 12:37)
What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
(BBC News – 2026-11-04 10:47)
Our house purchase is at risk from a frozen Revolut accountAccess to our £37,000 deposit in a savings account is restricted after a ‘routine security review’My wife’s Revolut account was frozen in what it calls a “routine security review” over...
(The Guardian – 2026-11-04 07:00)
Swim and gym prices set to rise above inflationThe rises would impact Perdiswell, St John's Sports Centre and Nunnery Wood Sports Complex.
(BBC News – 2026-11-04 06:13)
Britain’s housing market unlikely to recover until 2028, says SavillsHouse prices forecast to fall by 1.5% next year as Middle East war keeps mortgage rates higher for longerBritain’s sluggish housing market is not expected to recover until 2028 as...
(The Guardian – 2026-11-04 05:00)
Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayersSpeaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".
(BBC News – 2026-11-04 02:14)
Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.
(BBC News – 2026-11-04 00:52)
Scammers using AI-generated images of missing pets to demand reward moneyOwners say threats to kill their cats unless they sent money left them angry and terrified.
(BBC News – 2026-11-04 00:44)
King says slave trade a 'shameful chapter' that 'fills my heart with horror'King Charles III was formally opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) in Antigua and Barbuda.
(BBC News – 2026-11-03 16:57)
Keeping mortgage interest relief approvedHomeowners can get tax relief of £3,500 on the money spent on the interstate of a mortgage.
(BBC News – 2026-11-03 16:44)
Car finance compensation payments explainedMillions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
(BBC News – 2026-11-03 12:30)
Airlines warn budget raid will drive up passenger faresBritain's leading airlines have warned the government that a little-noticed budget measure risks pushing up airfares for passengers.
(Sky News – 2026-11-03 12:13)
Drivers may get compensation offers before car finance saga endsThe regulator says it supports lenders offering early compensation offers, as long as they are fair.
(BBC News – 2026-11-03 11:56)
'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's whyBritons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.
(BBC News – 2026-11-03 11:15)
Prepare for cyber attacks or face empty shelves, businesses toldArtificial intelligence is "helping to industrialise cyber attacks" and is "highly likely" to be used in attacks on Britain's critical national infrastructure by 2028, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)...
(Sky News – 2026-11-03 01:00)
British Airways lost my father’s vital life-saving machineHe needs a dialysis machine to survive, but on a flight it was first damaged, then it was lostMy father suffers from terminal renal failure and relies on a highly...
(The Guardian – 2026-11-03 00:00)
Business DailyWe trace the gold supply chain from a mine to a Delhi jeweller
(BBC News – 2026-11-02 21:30)
Major business group calls for fundamental change in UK-EU relationshipA major UK business group has called on the government to "fundamentally reassess" the country's relationship with the EU, as it said the current system is still "failing to deliver".
(Sky News – 2026-11-02 12:27)
What to look for if you’re buying a smart lock in the UKMore people are fitting keyless devices to their front door – but are they worth it and do they affect your insurance?As the nights draw in, thoughts turn to home...
(The Guardian – 2026-11-02 07:00)
A-listers and AI stylists: how high-street brands are staging a fashion comebackGap, M&S, Topshop and more are taking a leaf from luxury label playbooks to satisfy savvier generation of shoppersHigh street brands that boomed in the noughties before the squeeze of...
(The Guardian – 2026-10-31 16:00)
Tell us: have you been affected by the Binance hack?We’d like to hear from people who’ve been directly affected by the hack or now have concerns about crypto securityThe world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has been hit by an industry-record...
(The Guardian – 2026-10-30 11:28)
Living with a stink? Technology might helpSmells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
(BBC News – 2026-10-15 23:18)
How long will humans be needed for translation?AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
(BBC News – 2026-10-13 23:05)
How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from CanadaAlbertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
(BBC News – 2026-10-07 23:10)
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pensionMany younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
(BBC News – 2026-06-30 23:05)


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