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US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter

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The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.

Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England

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It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.

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

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Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England

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The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

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

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The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

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

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The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.

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

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The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change

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Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes

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The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

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Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down

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Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.

Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'

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Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired

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Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month

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Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more

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Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack

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It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.

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

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The cost of parking closest to the terminal just for a few minutes has hit £10 at two of the UK's busiest airports.

Will AI help you do your job or replace you?

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Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.

Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge

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A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.

UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge

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Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks

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The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping

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Buying on social media live streams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.

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

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Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.

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

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The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.

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

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Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.

I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money

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Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

Guidance needed for families reclaiming childcare

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Soms families have had problems claiming back cash as part of the pilot scheme.

Rural residents back heating oil protection plan

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Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.

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

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Great Yarmouth has some of the highest levels of problem debt in the country, but help is at hand.

I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money

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Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm

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Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company.

Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling

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Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes

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The cost of hearing oil spike following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.

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

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Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say

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The man's wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out, officials say.

Why switching to save money is easier than you might think

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Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.

Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children

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People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.

Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says

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Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of over £600 a year simply to access standard goods and services.

Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener

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A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?

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The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics.

'We've saved 34 tonnes of food and a carpet'

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Two community groups say they have welcomed "record attendances" and given away many 'random items".

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

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The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.

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

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The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

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Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

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

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Susan Lilley, a single mother of two, said the weekly shop has become one of her biggest financial worries.

How the High Street became a window on our political instability

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High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

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

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More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce.

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

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Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.

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

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Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

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

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Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.