'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns
The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.
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Charity 'feels the pinch' of higher energy prices
The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.
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'Positives' for tourism despite Iran war uncertainty
Bosses say a good start to the year has been put at risk, but opportunities have also emerged.
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Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.
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Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.
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Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
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Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.
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Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates
The festival's main sponsor Pepsi has withdrawn its funding from Wireless, it announced on Sunday.
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Keir Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates
The festival's main sponsor Pepsi has withdrawn its funding from Wireless, it announced on Sunday.
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'Elderly couple had to find £1k for home heating oil'
One elderly couple had to find £1,000 for an oil delivery and suppliers are not giving quotes, a councillor says.
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Over 12m people to benefit from state pension increase tomorrow
More than 12 million people will see their state pension rise by £575 a year from tomorrow.
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How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
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French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
View Full Story03-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
No jet fuel shortage for '4 to 6 weeks' - airline
No shortage but Aurigny is spending 120% more on fuel than it was prior to the war, its boss says.
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US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war
Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.
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US jobs surge in March despite Iran war
Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.
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M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.
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'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories
Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.
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JLR sees sales recover after cyber attack
Work at plants in Solihull, Halewood and outside Wolverhampton restarted in October.
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Four ways a year of Trump's tariffs have changed global trade
US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?
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