Burnham admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he accepts his announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living are not enough on their own and hinted at further support. Burnham told…
First wave of ‘pounds for pylons’ energy discount sites revealed
Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Households living within 1600ft of upgraded pylons will be eligible for the discountByCalum WatsonBBC ScotlandThe first locations where households living close to new upgraded electricity…
Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds – the heatwave veg that’s good to eat
Image source, OddboxByAlex DanielBusiness reporterWould you buy a cauliflower that looks like it's been sunburnt or a cucumber that's curled back on itself?Farmers across the UK are grappling with one…
Tributes paid after John Pye co-founder dies
"He was immensely proud of what John Pye & Sons has become, which is thanks to his determination, vision and every single one of the extended John Pye family -…
Solar eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
At a bakery in central London, stock has been flying off the shelves."I've sold, like, 100 this morning," a staff member tells the BBC. But it's not baked goods driving…
Watch: Cambridge United say housing costs deter players
Cambridge United's director of football says the cost of property in the city is "an issue" when it comes to attracting players.Mark Bonner made the comment at a fans' forum…
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
France has banned unsolicited telemarketing phone calls, in what a consumer group is hailing as a "small revolution" for the sales industry.From Tuesday, unsolicited calls are prohibited for businesses in…
AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
It's a familiar experience: racing against masses of anonymous netizens online to get yourself on the list for an in-demand event.For Andrew Bird, from Melbourne, in Australia, it was a…
Mars Bar from the 1990s found during house clearance
Mars Bars are made by US company Mars, Incorporated.The manufacturer also owns several other chocolate brands including Celebrations chocolate tubs, Galaxy, Hotel Chocolat, M&Ms and Maltesers.It also owns non-chocolate brands…
The Global Story – China’s a robot superpower – but are the people being left behind? – BBC Sounds
Episode detailsWorld Service,11 Aug 2026,27 minsChina’s a robot superpower – but are the people being left behind?The Global StoryAvailable for over a yearFor decades, the Chinese Communist Party has had…