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- The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom June 15, 2025Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.
- Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise June 15, 2025Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
- Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe? June 15, 2025Most dads in the UK get two weeks off work after their baby is born, but dads in many European countries get more.
- Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop tobacco ads June 14, 2025The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002.
- 'We sit in the dark to save money on electricity' June 14, 2025More than 100 protestors demonstrate on Saturday against above-inflation electricity price rises.
- Why are electricity prices going up in Guernsey? June 14, 2025It comes as electricity prices in the UK are dropping.
- Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran June 13, 2025The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car.
- 'I used to spend £50 there': What's gone wrong at Poundland? June 13, 2025After the budget retailer was sold for £1, we hear from shoppers and experts on why its popularity has waned.
- How the Israel-Iran conflict could affect energy prices June 13, 2025Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher wholesale energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.
- Minister to soften impact of planned disability benefit cuts June 13, 2025Liz Kendall tries to ease the impact of planned benefits cuts as Labour MPs consider rebelling.
- Badenoch calls for end to oil and gas windfall tax June 13, 2025The Conservative leader said the windfall tax on the oil and gas sector should end and new drilling licenses are needed.
- Indian scientists search for the perfect apple June 12, 2025India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.
- What does the Air India crash mean for Boeing? June 12, 2025Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record.
- How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut June 12, 2025The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.
- Tours on hold amid sudden closure of city landmark June 12, 2025Increasing costs are presenting financial challenges and its trips are on hold, the charity says.
- Watchdog warns allergy sufferers about Dubai chocolate June 12, 2025The Food Standards Agency says the labelling on imported chocolate may not list all ingredients.
- Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after economy shrinks June 12, 2025The chancellor highlights "uncertainty" in the world as economists warn of tax rises if the economy fails to grow.
- Baby bank charity 'struggling to meet demand' June 12, 2025A charity that helps parents with young babies says it is itself "massively feeling the pinch".
- Poundland sold for £1 with shops set to close June 12, 2025The BBC understands up to 100 of the brand's 825 UK stores could close as the new owners shake up the business.
- Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year June 12, 2025Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services, documents in the Spending Review suggest.