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UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister
Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.
September 28, 2026Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years
The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".
September 26, 2026Students strike across Germany in protest against military service
A law establishing voluntary military service came into effect in January, but protest organisers fear compulsory service could follow.
September 25, 2026Concerns county will not benefit from £2 bus cap
Councillor Justine Peberdy says Yeomans Travel and Sargeants Brothers have not committed to the cap.
September 23, 2026Canada aims to cut time needed for project reviews, and address strikes - Reuters
Canada aims to cut time needed for project reviews, and address strikes Reuters
September 21, 2026Bolivia scraps diesel subsidy to combat fuel shortages - Reuters
Bolivia scraps diesel subsidy to combat fuel shortages Reuters
September 19, 2026Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?
As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think.
September 18, 2026What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
September 15, 2026'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.
September 13, 2026'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
September 10, 2026Food price cap plans giving farmer 'sleepless nights'
East Lothian farmer Jamie Wyllie says he's worried costs will get passed down the line to the food producers.
September 7, 2026School uniform costs hit families, say charities
New government rules limit the number of branded items schools can ask students to wear.
September 2, 2026Will new uniform rules save parents money?
A Fareham mum, a second-hand uniform bank and a Hampshire headteacher discuss the changes.
September 2, 2026EXCLUSIVE: India proposes front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods after public outcry - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: India proposes front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods after public outcry Reuters
August 28, 2026Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide - Reuters
Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide Reuters
August 26, 2026Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high
Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.
August 25, 2026US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations - Reuters
US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations Reuters
August 22, 2026Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships
Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".
August 20, 2026Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking
August 20, 2026Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.
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UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister
Kanishka Narayan was appointed AI minister by Andy Burnham in July The government must "take seriously the possibility of an unprecedented impact on the jobs market" caused by artificial intelligence
Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years
The UK's busiest airport, Heathrow serves more than 80 million travellers a year with its two runways and four passenger terminals in west London Heathrow Airport has warned that its planned third ru
Students strike across Germany in protest against military service
School strikes are taking place across Germany to protest against the possible reintroduction of compulsory military service. One of the organisers of the strike, Bela Breitner, from School Strike Ag
Concerns county will not benefit from £2 bus cap
Andy Burnham announced the bus fare cap in England would revert to £2 from January, but there are concerns it will not be implemented in Herefordshire Herefordshire's two largest bus operators have n
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What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
The new state pension is expected to rise by £488 a year, as a result of the triple lock arrangement. The triple lock guarantees that the state pension goes up each year in line with either inflation
'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
The UK needs a "culture shift" in how it does business, Andy Burnham has said ahead of a meeting with some of the UK's biggest bosses. The prime minister said those who take risks in business should
Food price cap plans giving farmer 'sleepless nights'
East Lothian farmer Jamie Wyllie is says price cap plans are giving him sleepless nights As a farmer, Jamie Wyllie is used to getting by on little sleep. His job requires long hours and hard graft.
Will new uniform rules save parents money?
Mum-of-three Kay Devonshire-Murphy said buying uniforms for her family was "massively expensive" A new law coming into force this school term means parents in England should have to buy fewer branded
School uniform costs hit families, say charities
The government has announced new rules on the number of uniform items with school logos that students are required to wear Charities in Sussex have warned new school uniform costs could add financial
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Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high
Energy bills for millions of households are expected to rise this winter to the highest level for three years, under a price cap to be announced by the industry regulator on Wednesday. The cap will r
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Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships
Suella Braverman takes part in a painting and decorating lesson with apprentices at McLoughlin Group Holdings, in Enfield, north London Young apprentices should have part of their wages paid by taxpa
Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
Vaping could lead to health harms in children and young people and should be made "less attractive" to them, doctors have said. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has reviewed
Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
Disabled people in England will be able to travel by bus for free at any time of day from April, the government has announced. Currently, disabled bus passes are only eligible for use between the hou
Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The UK's electric vehicle (EV) sales target could be cut after the government launched a review following pressure from car makers. Currently, manufacturers must ensure a percentage of the cars they
School uniform rules must go further, charity says
Zia Lee works for Clothing Coventry which runs a school uniform bank every summer A limit on the number branded items schools can force pupils to wear "are a start", but the government "needs to go f
Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?
If England's obesity rates were still the same as 1993 there would be seven million fewer adults living with obesity. There are 14 million adults classified as obese, despite successive governments l