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Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war

Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zadRKgb

Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham

Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xKCd25J

Beauty Pie founder on how she dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses

Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bVUgiET

Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise

UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends". from BBC News https://ift.tt/JObnUiE

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?

With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZRJ9vmj

Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands

The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6atG1Cg

'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise

Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8kTYhRq

What you wear can help you get a job - here's how

While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/74S1Y9y

Tech Life

What do we need to know about agentic AI? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yn2ywUg via IFTTT

Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?

The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hzWqE8K

Some people's chats with Claude AI found publicly available online

Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ryYcRhA via IFTTT

Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales

The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3mntzKT

Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?

The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QUT5vN7

'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks

The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/koGnN9a

Money Box

What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money? from BBC News https://ift.tt/MdRVq3Z

Money Box

What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money? from BBC News https://ift.tt/zaP4WIS

Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iqrdyvD

Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change

Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YUCS9QW

Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?

Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TMn93vy via IFTTT

Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies

The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed." from BBC News https://ift.tt/FLf4GpA via IFTTT

Why are UK fuel prices rising again?

UK petrol and diesel prices are going up again as the price of oil returns to around $100 a barrel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2pHoUsl

US announces tariffs on dozens of countries over forced labour concerns

The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TPVdxoO

Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue

A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown AI models that pose a major public threat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/80O3eZm via IFTTT

Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest

The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DhOkoRw

Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need" from BBC News https://ift.tt/xYDsjcb

Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs

The company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as $190bn on AI investments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pCfm0PA via IFTTT

Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest

The cost of parking closest to the terminal just for a few minutes has hit £10 at two of the UK's busiest airports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DhOkoRw

Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta

Claims from a 15-year-old boy were set to go to trial next week in Los Angeles, but the case has now been dropped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HsurUVh via IFTTT

Will AI help you do your job or replace you?

Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IcUNYMX

The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks

The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OdX2uTY

'It's frustrating' - Canadians react to new US tariffs

President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US products. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h7dpTwA

Tech Life

Dogs have a great sense of smell. Now machines are being trained to sniff out odours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NC4vmS8 via IFTTT

Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams

More than 1,000 illegal streaming sites were shut down in the US during the tournament, with a similar amount blocked in Colombia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5QFGvOI via IFTTT

Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellor

The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QAiUl0P

Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check

Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L3ZbKRI

The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out? from BBC News https://ift.tt/yr4v1tJ

China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic

The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PKvVhXQ

Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park

Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5N80b3V

Guidance needed for families reclaiming childcare

Some families have had problems claiming back cash as part of the pilot scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LCYt1r8

Rural residents back heating oil protection plan

Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DBGFe7E

'I'd rather not leave the house so I don't get into more debt'

Great Yarmouth has some of the highest levels of problem debt in the country, but help is at hand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xpic0Xy

Tech Now

Ammie Sekhon goes behind the scenes of WWE to see the tech that supports the show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M0kU7fa via IFTTT

TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks

It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JlBVmjt

Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production

The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/69Hij3Z

Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes

The cost of heating oil spiked following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ub5ZLJR

British Steel nationalisation takes step closer

The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9GMVcu6

Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens

Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8mfMSVv via IFTTT

South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures

Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IZ5WT3h

Tech Life

Surgeons remotely control two human-like robots in an operating theatre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s8Uo3Ze via IFTTT

'I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?

Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cRfuvGC

Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz

The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/71Xt6NS

How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lUzmdxK

Why switching to save money is easier than you might think

Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MrOcYL3

Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener

A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GiPkHct

People Fixing The World

The people turning life experience into business ideas with funding and other support from BBC News https://ift.tt/qKQdmkE

People Fixing The World

The people turning life experience into business ideas with funding and other support from BBC News https://ift.tt/oIebmw8

Tech Now

Adrienne Murray has rare access to Microsoft's Quantum Lab in Denmark. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CryKsPY via IFTTT

Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?

The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YBaShQn via IFTTT

Apple sues OpenAI, its employees claiming theft of trade secrets

Apple said in a Friday lawsuit that OpenAI’s nascent hardware business is “rotten to its core.” from BBC News https://ift.tt/JFKvQn2 via IFTTT

We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers

The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EtAiH8R

I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money

The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/68KAlYf

Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up

Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W0dgfFB

'You have to say no': Families struggling with holiday food costs

Susan Lilley, a single mother of two, said the weekly shop has become one of her biggest financial worries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o5CtOia

Tech Life

The impact screen time is having on younger children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6dwZDhs via IFTTT

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/NvBgks1

Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says

More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/moIuSBf

Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you

Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yCo0qeV

AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?

Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zebAqDL

Tech Now

Adrienne Murray meets the team using technology to preserve a historic warship in Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xj6ft98 via IFTTT

'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?

Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give. from BBC News https://ift.tt/10fmGbd

Goat and skin in millions of 'lamb' kebabs compared to horsemeat lasagne scandal

Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Feu9NG7

Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals

A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open." from BBC News https://ift.tt/j2yDzcv

Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81

Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XixacLM

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 from BBC News https://ift.tt/zaTWtso

Tech Life

We hear concerns that shadow banning is limiting access to health advice for women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NYXJTDv via IFTTT

Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law from BBC News https://ift.tt/1G49e60 via IFTTT

India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones

NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QG9Zebg