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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zp1Pxw6

'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites

So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ljet3yB

School uniform swap shop 'saves money and tackles second hand clothes stigma'

A free initiative which started with one school four years ago now has more than 200 involved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V6KWOiu

I've been to Gamescom six times - here's what excited me this year

The BBC's Laura Cress gets a first look at the biggest games in Cologne from Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation 2. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wrhg5x3 via IFTTT

'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users

As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ow6l0YT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HbN4wTf

Reform of all social media should come with Meta changes, UN says

California's attorney general is now looking at TikTok and YouTube to enact teen safety features. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9BHbgMY via IFTTT

Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand

Chipmaker's $96bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xLjR3BG

The Interview

Maura Fogarty speaks to Joe Ngai from McKinsey China about business in the region from BBC News https://ift.tt/bQUDq6u

The Interview

Maura Fogarty speaks to Joe Ngai from McKinsey China about business in the region from BBC News https://ift.tt/ERY73h4

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M2w3plx

Back to school: How to save on uniform costs

From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4qBypNa

Winter 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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YfQuHrl

Tech Life

The government agency that's encouraging high-risk and high-reward research. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K0o9UQX via IFTTT

Rail companies sued for £5m over oil spill caused by derailment

More than 400,000 litres of fuel spilled in the area causing an "environmental disaster". from BBC News https://ift.tt/UTS2yus

Pubs and hotels could see business rates reformed after review

The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x26iWOj

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ABxX2SH

Les used a QR code to download a parking app - but it was a scam

Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wbcIi8P

Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games

Roehampton University offers students £2,000 a year to play esports alongside their studies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K3yC2wg via IFTTT

'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms

Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gzjGvq3

Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says

Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TBe2HG9

Taxi drivers urge council to agree 8% fare hike

Taxi fares could rise by 8% to help drivers combat rising fuel prices and the cost of living. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ztohr3A

Not 'poor enough': Do people use London's pay-it-forward schemes?

The schemes are in place to help people who are struggling with the cost of living. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5DxrTQW

TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements

The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a4F019B via IFTTT

Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?

The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a3TFIfO

Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory

Bernard Matthews Foods says its Shaftesbury Street factory will close by the end of 2026. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ch3nVkI

Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog

French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R2G5OPd

Reform 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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/hNSC2Ym

Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?

Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZjBY51d

The critical tech staying safe by going underground

The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XfDxKF2

Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xMdIUYG

Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows

Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eoUWR3d

American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights

It is also adding more premium seats, with the changes aimed at improving the travel experience and boosting revenue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aM6RNd3

Tech Life

Vapour trails from aircraft contribute to warming in the atmosphere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p2YQBXH via IFTTT

Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules

The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HsTGLwE

Sainsbury's branch halts AI use as shopper ejected

Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sw28z5y

Business Daily

Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4UliBN

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/xlYSsg0

If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever

Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2lGWN8f via IFTTT

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220

New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/27uxdQw

Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs

Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gikLEm5

Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0VOopj7

I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart from BBC News https://ift.tt/WRHYVjT via IFTTT

Why tech bosses keep sharing their manifestos about AI

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg is the latest Big Tech name to pen a letter thousands of words long about AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cJy9qHr via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vtmIx5U via IFTTT

'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings

Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vnRLpo1

I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions

After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uIpS536

'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings

Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vnRLpo1 via IFTTT

'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings

Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vnRLpo1

Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule

The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QrwTYK8

Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure

Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hwaqPFB

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/agYLCkv via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BouV0Oa

Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low

Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4PfoYFu

Tech Life

For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused? from BBC News https://ift.tt/fzT4PRS via IFTTT

Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 56% bigger than today's

The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A1YpJvm

Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week

Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NmuXWzs

Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8VK5IsC

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check

Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CqY5AUb

Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week

Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NmuXWzs via IFTTT

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check

Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CqY5AUb

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/e1gIsGE

The homeowners selling up for a life on the water

Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ny48bfm

Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK

No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy". from BBC News https://ift.tt/2QopkRM

Business Daily

Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions? from BBC News https://ift.tt/hxdTLfD

Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5

A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PZGHghk

Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China

The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7KQxctF

Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes

The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UDLtmKY

'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition

AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n4HMe7D

Tech Life

Electric power is one of several cleaner alternatives to traditional aviation fuel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jQgTzEB via IFTTT

Assignment

How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub from BBC News https://ift.tt/t5ZvmES

Assignment

How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub from BBC News https://ift.tt/JuiC30Y

New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend

The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XlwqF4m

US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move

Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wbS9MXh

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bPHMX5e via IFTTT

The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer

More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YopaRDb

Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?

Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gY6bG2Q

Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?

Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oj985q4

India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BiacS2n

Parents save on school uniforms at city swap shop

Parents take home school uniform for free at a pop-up that organisers hope can become a regular event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oY3XOIQ

Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'

Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jB6psJ9 via IFTTT

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around

Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zMEXbDV

AI firms must answer for rogue bots, says boss of hacked company

Clement Delangue said he didn't want cyber attacks on other companies to become "normalised". from BBC News https://ift.tt/bkNOxXE via IFTTT