Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned

Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.

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Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase

Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

How the beauty industry is boosting High Streets

Marie Camara believes beauty and personal care businesses play a key role in supporting high streets.

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Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China

The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.

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Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem

Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

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Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up

Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

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Budget 2026: 'Surrey is a lovely place - but it can be stressful'

Ahead of the Budget, residents tell BBC Radio Surrey their experiences of the cost-of living crisis.

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Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar

Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.

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Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar

Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.

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Monday, October 26, 2026

Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets with screen problems

Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

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