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Walmart becomes first retailer to hit $1tn market value (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:12:38 GMT)
The milestone reflects the US retail giant's booming e-commerce business and investors' embrace of its AI investments.

Pinterest sacks workers for creating tool to track layoffs (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:03:12 GMT)
The social media platform announced last week that it was laying off around 15% of its workforce.

Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:42:06 GMT)
Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.

Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:04:43 GMT)
The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:04:49 GMT)
Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.

One million people miss HMRC tax return deadline (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:55:38 GMT)
The UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.

Stop watching Netflix and go to the pub, Welsh first minister says (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:37:42 GMT)
Eluned Morgan said her government can't be expected "to step in and do the work" to save struggling pubs.

PepsiCo to cut some US snack prices after backlash (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:36:48 GMT)
The snack conglomerate is cutting the price of products including Doritos, Cheetos and Lays

Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys two rival brands in £50m deal (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:20:57 GMT)
The company said the two brands reflect the consumer's switch from alcoholic beverages to "adult soft drinks".

EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:24:50 GMT)
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.

X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:05:26 GMT)
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.

What's going on with the price of gold? (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:23:12 GMT)
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:31:06 GMT)
Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than $1tn - will be an "innovation engine".

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:06:29 GMT)
It makes China the first country to stop the use of designs first made popular by Elon Musk's Tesla.

No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:02:11 GMT)
The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.

Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:29:43 GMT)
Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.

Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:51:14 GMT)
Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.

Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:44:27 GMT)
The company says international visits to its US parks are weakening, with analysts pointing to President Donald Trump's policies.

Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:42:34 GMT)
The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.

Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:28:14 GMT)
Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".

Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work? (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:30:08 GMT)
Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.

Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:12:47 GMT)
Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash.

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:11:06 GMT)
Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE (Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:23:30 GMT)
The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.

Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers (Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:29:40 GMT)
The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms (Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:23:48 GMT)
More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:04:19 GMT)
Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back (Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:45:34 GMT)
The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise (Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:15:44 GMT)
India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.

Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas (Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:10:01 GMT)
Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Investigator 'did unlawful stuff' regarding Harry, court hears (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:51:08 GMT)
In written evidence, Dan Portley-Hanks said the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday were his "best client and biggest payer".

Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous' (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:49:48 GMT)
The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.

Alleged ransom notes investigated in disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:45:38 GMT)
The Arizona sheriff says the FBI has reviewed the note, but did not confirm if it was authentic.

BTS comeback show and documentary to be on Netflix (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:56:27 GMT)
Next month, Netflix will stream the K-Pop superband's first performance since their reunion.

Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:04:43 GMT)
The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

Melania film director Brett Ratner says he 'didn't know' Epstein (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:33:09 GMT)
The film-maker speaks after a photo showed him with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and two women.

Trump lawyers call BBC's Panorama defence 'untenable' (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:48:22 GMT)
The US president's legal team file new court papers in the ongoing case over a Panorama documentary.

Burglar who 'targeted' Taylor-Joy's bedroom jailed (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:04:05 GMT)
Taylor-Joy and her husband, Malcolm McRae, were staying at the London property on 12 February 2023.

Lord of the Dance show 'will go on' as Flatley obtains emergency injunction (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:28:35 GMT)
Lawyers for the star obtained the temporary order at the High Court in Belfast amid reports that Thursday night's show had been cancelled.

Molly-Mae among Celebrity Bake Off 2026 line-up (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:31:57 GMT)
Influencer Molly-Mae joins Jojo Siwa, Vicky Pattison and Sam Thompson in the Bake-Off tent.

Sharon Osbourne invited to stand in local election (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:29:06 GMT)
Robert Alden, the leader of the city's Conservative group, invited Osbourne to join their campaign.

Go-ahead given for London's largest theatre (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:52:05 GMT)
Plans have been approved to build a 3,000-seat theatre on the Greenwich Peninsula.

Photos reveal behind-the-scenes glimpse of new Michael Sheen play (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:11:51 GMT)
New photos have been released of Our Town, the first production by Michael Sheen's Welsh National Theatre.

Four held in £3m illegal TV streaming raids (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:37:40 GMT)
The raids, across Greater Manchester and Lancashire, uncovered 10 servers and equipment worth £750,000.

Doctor Who fans get chance to bid for famous props (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:16:17 GMT)
Memorabilia from the cult BBC Wales series is being auctioned online, with lots starting at £100.

'Effervescent' FKA Twigs' journey to Grammy success (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:05:38 GMT)
Tahliah Barnett began performing in Cheltenham as a small child and is now a Grammy winner.

Grammy highlights - from a chaotic Cher to Sabrina's flight of fantasy (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:44:40 GMT)
The best and worst moments of the 68th Grammy Awards, which were held in Los Angeles.

How Grammy winner Olivia Dean became Britain's new global star (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:26:10 GMT)
The Londoner confirmed her status as one of the pop world's biggest breakout stars in LA on Sunday.

All the winners at the 2026 Grammy Awards (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:49:11 GMT)
A guide to the main prizes at Sunday's 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Bad Bunny makes Grammy history as stars protest against ICE (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:31:58 GMT)
Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.

Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation' (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:44:33 GMT)
The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.

Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:30:53 GMT)
The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.

Watch: The must-see moments from the 2026 Grammy Awards (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:45:59 GMT)
From 'ICE out' to Cher forgetting her lines, watch the best moments from this year's ceremony.

Watch: The best looks of the 2026 Grammy Awards (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:01:43 GMT)
'High Fashion' from stars such as Addison Rae, Olivia Dean, and more.

Jesy Nelson backs under-16 social media ban to protect daughters (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:56:01 GMT)
The former Little Mix star reveals why she wanted to let cameras in to document her pregnancy journey.

Jack Thorne on 'remarkably tender' Lord of the Flies (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:12:51 GMT)
Award winners Jack Thorne and Marc Munden on their adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.

Did Beyoncé split country music in two? (Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:49:38 GMT)
Cowboy Carter winning the Grammy's country album of the year last year sent shockwaves through the industry.

Has Harry Styles killed the world tour? (Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:17:51 GMT)
Artists including Ariana Grande are opting for longer residencies in key cities rather than touring more locations.

'Heated Rivalry inspired me to come out as gay' (Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:07:13 GMT)
For most catching up on the show Heated Rivalry, it is entertainment to be gossiped about at work or online. For Jesse Kortuem, it hit deeper.

The stars and styles from Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week (Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:24:47 GMT)
Fashion's finest gather in the French capital for a week of high-end designs and celebrity sightings.

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