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BBC News

'Crumbling' hospitals, schools and courts to get funding boost

The announcements on Thursday focussed on what the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones called a "soaring maintenance backlog...

News Batra 21 Jun, 2025

BBC News

Blackmail victims told 'don't suffer in silence'

Students are being targeted by romance scams on dating apps, but talking to a friend can help avoid the danger.

News Batra 21 Jun, 2025

BBC News

Adorable or just weird? How Labubu dolls conquered the world

The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power.

News Batra 19 Jun, 2025

BBC News

Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil

The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%, as its view of the economy darkens.

News Batra 19 Jun, 2025

BBC News

Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries

Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.

News Batra 19 Jun, 2025

BBC News

Japan's Nippon seals controversial US Steel deal after Trump pact

Nippon agreed to give a "golden share" to the US government to win approval of the takeover.

News Batra 19 Jun, 2025

BBC News

Music shop closure brings fear for industry's future

Professional Music Technology closed their 11 UK stores after filing for administration in June.

News Batra 19 Jun, 2025

BBC News

Millions more on benefits to get £150 off energy bills

The criteria has changed so 2.7m more people will get the money automatically knocked off their bills.

News Batra 18 Jun, 2025

BBC News

Old meter switch-off is pushed back

Thousands of households will now not face disruption to hot water and heating, the government says

News Batra 18 Jun, 2025

BBC News

Fed holds interest rates for fourth time despite tariff turmoil

The US central bank leaves its key interest rate unchanged at 4.3%.

News Batra 18 Jun, 2025

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