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Indoor soft play centres struggling to stay open
Jessica Harvey from Whitchurch said there were some days in the summer that no-one visited her centre.
Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.
1-0 to humankind? US midterms vote puts AI, datacentres and the broligarchy back in their box
Election results appear to have turbo-charged an already growing social, political and financial market rethink about AI‘AI clog’: UK battles onslaught of chatbot-generated compla…
Government 'looking seriously' at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay
The culture secretary confirms reports they could be in the list of platforms set to be banned next March.
Traders 'priced out' of £12,000 Christmas market pitches
Stall holders said they'd met the council leader to express their concerns at high costs since a new operator took over.
Ipswich Town's new club shop 'here to stay'
Fans and players are delighted at the new "activation space" in the town centre.
Can New Zealand's new government win over disillusioned voters?
Polling shows the mood among Kiwis is low, with faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the main parties at the polls.
Standing in the way of slop bowls: the woman blocking food delivery robots
Semi-retired professor Carolyn Marvin became a local celebrity facing down Philadelphia’s growing robot delivery army: ‘It’s my first amendment right to protest’“One of you needs …
'My mortgage is going up £200': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets
With UK interest rates set to rise, mortgages, credit cards and loans could get more expensive for millions.
Why smoky bacon crisps threaten to reignite rows over EU rules
A post-Brexit deal on food standards has raised questions over the future naming of the classic British snack.
Could the AI bubble burst after Democrats’ midterms sweep? – The Latest
Global tech stocks have plunged after the Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections, with fears of a slowdown in AI development. Major tech corporations including Apple, Tesl…
Foodbank to close after 16 years amid rising costs
A foodbank in Goole annouces it will close in January as costs rise and donations drop.
Winter support for residents facing cost pressures
The plans aim to help more people access food, financial advice and help with heating costs.
US tech stock rout: is the AI bubble bursting?
After Thursday’s share price plunge on Wall Street, could the volatility be the start of a huge market meltdown?Business live – latest updatesGlobal financial markets have been th…
Could the US midterms put a pin in the AI bubble?
Fears of more AI regulation appear to have sparked fear among investors, but concerns about the industry have been growing for some time.
AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.
Workers' rights 'second place' to economic growth
Jersey's Economic Development Minister has told the BBC that workers' rights may have to take 'second place' to economic growth.
US job growth exceeds expectations in October despite economic uncertainty
‘Low-hire, low-fire’ labor market shows sluggish growth but few layoffs, with an interest rate hike expected in DecemberThe US added 165,000 jobs to the economy in October, a sign…
Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck
Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs - autonomous taxis without a driver.
How does it affect me if share prices fall?
Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.
Global stocks tumble as AI panic grips markets after Democrats’ midterm success – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Asia-Pacific markets slide after Wall Street routThere were some dramatic scenes in Asia-Pacific stock markets today…
'I've taken an extra job to pay for heating oil'
People in Sussex say they are taking on extra work and not heating their homes due to oil prices.
The engine parts that 'fight the laws of the universe'
Investment has surged into the making of jet turbine blades - an extremely difficult component to make.
'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed
Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work