British finance minister Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech - The UK chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday. 8 hrs ago - Politics

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OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites -- OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.

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Iranian minister says only negotiation can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz deal -- The foreign minister says Tehran is waiting for an official rejection of a deal, despite the US President's comments.

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Young people in China are fangirling over a professor who gets their anxiety -- China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z.

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The two big calls the UK chancellor has to make ahead of the Budget -- He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.

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The growing climate challenge facing Spain -- From agriculture to tourism, Spain's economy is adapting to a hotter and less predictable future.

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The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed -- Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

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X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones? Experimental aircraft, or X-planes, helped redefine what was possible in flight. Can they remain relevant in an era of cheap drones? See more

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What is the Budget and what could be in it? -- Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.

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What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills? -- The regulator Ofgem says the price cap increases by 4% in October for millions of households.

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Four ways to keep your energy bills down -- Household energy bills are due to rise again in October but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

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Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March -- The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

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UK gas and diesel prices hit highest since 2022 -- The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.

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UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says -- The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar due to disruption of global oil supplies.

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Why planning can be a form of procrastination -- Learn how to avoid compulsive planning and instead hold plans loosely as a navigational aid. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How to navigate a world competing for your attention -- Oliver offers tips on how to avoid getting distracted on social media when people profit from your scrolling. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The difference between 'good' and 'bad' procrastination -- Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why 'inbox zero' is a strategy that breeds distraction -- Managing infinite emails, ideas, errands, and goals is hard. Oliver recommends a little strategic neglect. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why sustainable productivity will drive success -- Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge -- Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.

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Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow -- Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn

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Heathrow 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".

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Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market? -- Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.

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Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals -- His stake in DRJB Holdings has entitled him to almost half of its £85.5m in dividend payments.

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Reported assaults on Britain's rail services rise by more than a third -- Recorded incidents of violence and harassment against passengers and rail workers showed a sharp increase in the year to March.

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£170 a bag? Protein users squeezed as prices soar -- Consumers are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of protein.

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Trump and Xi come face-to-face as US and China battle to win the AI race -- The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.

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Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules -- Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling

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Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios -- Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".

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Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI -- Stock in major firms such as Microsoft, Nvidia and SpaceX was bought and sold on behalf of the US president.

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Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says -- Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield.

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UK and US warned to take action on spiralling debt costs by IMF -- In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".

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