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The once-destroyed community that's now a global energy giant

A US county wiped out by a hurricane is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.

Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in

The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.

Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England

It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.

'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held

The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.

Dow Posts Its Worst Day Of The Year After Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates

Kevin Warsh, who began his role as chairman of the Federal Reserve in May, said Wednesday officials have “no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation.”

'We are rescuing unpicked blackberries'

Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.

Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert

Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.

Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged As Dissent Mounts

The central bank appeared divided over future interest rate moves.

FTC Claims Hims & Hers Charged Patients Without Consent And Shared Health Data With Big Tech

The telehealth company is in hot water over unapproved credit card charges, a cumbersome cancellation policy and allegedly sharing health data with advertisers.

Middle-earners 'struggling' over schools bonus cap

A mum says not getting the back to school bonus is a "kick in the teeth" for working parents just above the income threshold.

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?

With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

Mortgage and refinance rates today, Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Rates up across the board ahead of Fed rate decision

1975: The world's first shop for left-handers

A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse

People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns

The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.