Monday, January 26, 2026

Over 700,000 graduates out of work and claiming benefits, analysis suggests

The government says it has commissioned a review into "what's holding the younger generation back".

US government invests $1.6bn for stake in rare earths firm

The deal is the Trump administration's latest attempt to reduce its reliance on China.

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Food project to 'sneak' kidney beans into diets

It is an addition to Hearth Earth's surplus curry offer, which it serves in five locations across Oxford.

What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?

While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Retired civil servants left in pension limbo

Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator.

'Incredible' response for kids clothes swap shop

Since launching, the scheme in Eynsham has supported 240 families in Oxfordshire.

Friday, January 23, 2026

Are things going to get better for your finances?

As Sir Keir Starmer makes the cost of living a government priority, we unpack the impact on family finances.

The rollercoaster years that led to the US-TikTok deal

It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker

The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators

Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.