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Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error
Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.
Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules
The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.
'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims
Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.
I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction
Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.
Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.
Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning
The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.
I used to live in a quiet area - now a data centre overlooks my garden
With the number of UK data centres set to rise, some communities are concerned about their impact.
Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms
The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months.
Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers
About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed and a ransom was demanded.
What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal
Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.
Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.
One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
From lighting to vintage gems: Five ways to spruce up your rental
Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.
Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand
Chipmaker's $96bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate.
Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety
Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
Unexpected chat between OpenAI agents led to Hugging Face hack
OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test.
Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these skills
Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.
Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.
Back to school: How parents can save on uniform costs
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China
The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.
Musk's rocket firm SpaceX to build $100bn launch facility
It will be the firm's biggest site yet and aims to send rockets to space in 2029.
'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink
Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.
Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.
How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
How landscape gardening is being electrified
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.
Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
What do you spend too much on?
Central London shoppers reveal what they love to splash out on - and share their tips for not overspending.
Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error
Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.
I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction
Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.
Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.
'End of an era' for ice cream shop open 106 years
The Tarr family say they are "devastated" to announce they will have to close due to rising costs.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
What do you spend too much on?
Central London shoppers reveal what they love to splash out on - and share their tips for not overspending.
Much-loved ice cream shop to close after 106 years
The family-run shop has been a fixture in Brislington, Bristol since the 1920s.
Energy prices 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
Maura Fogarty speaks to Joe Ngai from McKinsey China about business in the region
Coin hidden in 1971 earns finder free pint of beer
The card, discovered by Ellie Mead in Bicester, promised "one pint best beer if penny returned".
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