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Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:27:16 GMT)
Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.

Faisal Islam: Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:54:25 GMT)
Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.

Ofcom investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:27:52 GMT)
The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform's Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people.

UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:29:35 GMT)
Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.

Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:12:53 GMT)
The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.

Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:02:08 GMT)
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:44:10 GMT)
Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.

Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:30:12 GMT)
The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.

Vets under corporate pressure to increase revenue, BBC told (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:03:22 GMT)
Questions have been raised about whether the pet-care market is giving customers value for money.

Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:38:32 GMT)
Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing? (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:21:11 GMT)
As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?

'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks? (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:13:16 GMT)
Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future.

Potholes map rates council road repair progress (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:20:57 GMT)
Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England.

Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk's Grok over explicit deepfakes (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:21:33 GMT)
Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.

'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:08:52 GMT)
Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.

Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship' (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:41:06 GMT)
The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable' (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:28:22 GMT)
Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.

EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:35:38 GMT)
Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.

Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:21:03 GMT)
Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.

US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal' (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:39:08 GMT)
The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.

US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:55:43 GMT)
Employment growth for the world's largest economy eased significantly last year.

Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:38:19 GMT)
The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.

Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:44 GMT)
It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.

Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:03:50 GMT)
Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.

'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:58:29 GMT)
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

Excel: The software that's hard to quit (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:07:59 GMT)
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026 (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:40 GMT)
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

How the new road safety measures could affect you (Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:37:07 GMT)
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis (Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:13 GMT)
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness (Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:04:25 GMT)
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Chalamet beats DiCaprio to Golden Globes glory (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:13:40 GMT)
The Marty Supreme star is among the big winners at the Globes and gets a boost in his quest for an Oscar.

Golden Globes top moments: Amy Poehler and Snoop Dogg to K-Pop triumphs (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:29:29 GMT)
The annual award ceremony included plenty of star-power and banter, while bringing the Oscars race into focus.

Star glamour on the Golden Globes red carpet (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:45:05 GMT)
Ariana Grande, Hailee Steinfeld and Paul Mescal were among the stars pictured ahead of the ceremony.

Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:18:05 GMT)
The stars of Adolescence, including Stephen Graham, join Hollywood A-listers on the winners' podium.

Could Oscar glory be next for Jessie Buckley and Hamnet? (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:07:36 GMT)
Jessie Buckley is a hot favourite to become the fifth Irish actor to win an Oscar after winning a Golden Globe.

'My daughter helped shape new autistic Barbie doll' (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:50:10 GMT)
An autism advocacy group describes the new toy as a "milestone" in representation.

Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:25:27 GMT)
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

EastEnders actor Derek Martin dies aged 92 (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:55:51 GMT)
Martin, a born and bred East Londoner, appeared as Charlie Slater between 2000 and 2016.

Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to father after 'shock' death (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:40:15 GMT)
Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her 84-year-old father after his death in East Kilbride in Scotland.

Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed over wildfires (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:04:47 GMT)
Filming in South Africa for the third series of Love Island: All Stars has been postponed. ITV has not said when it will resume.

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78 (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:00:10 GMT)
Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

KPop Demon Hunters wins Golden Globes for best animated film (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:22:07 GMT)
The film's breakout anthem Golden was also named best original song at the awards on Sunday.

Stranger Things star is number one as show's songs shoot up chart (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:46:27 GMT)
Joe Keery, aka musician Djo, aka Stranger Things' Steve Harrington, is number one in the UK charts.

Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:06:41 GMT)
Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.

Dwayne Johnson and George Clooney miss out on Baftas longlist (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:53:06 GMT)
They are among big names missing out at the Baftas, which can often indicate who will win at the Oscars.

Sir Tom Jones says scammers impersonating him in fake profiles (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:21:15 GMT)
The 85-year-old Welsh singer warns scammers are trying to "trap and abuse" vulnerable people.

US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors become Guinea citizens after DNA tests (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:28:08 GMT)
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser's best jokes (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:21:02 GMT)
The US comic delivered a scorching opening monologue that roasted the A-listers in the room.

How to watch the Golden Globe-nominated films (Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:02:12 GMT)
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

Where does latest Traitors showdown rank in show's most explosive moments? (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:41:44 GMT)
We look at whether the recent confrontation between two contestants on The Traitors goes down as the most dramatic ever.

How on the day Bowie died he apparently paid £10,116 towards a village car park (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:29:23 GMT)
The cash was sent to Binley by Bowie's son, the total seemingly marking the date of the star's death.

Pierce Brosnan, Prince Naz and the embrace that never happened (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:36:44 GMT)
When Prince Naseem Hamed met actor Pierce Brosnan in the lead-up to a new film, it brought back thoughts of a reconciliation with trainer Brendan Ingle that never happened.

Is a Welsh accent a help or a hindrance in The Traitors? (Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:31:49 GMT)
From hiding their jobs, to secret relationships and faking accents, many contestants have trialled strategies to gain people's trust.

Timothée's shoutout for Kylie and other moments from Critics' Choice Awards (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:46:54 GMT)
Jessie Buckley won best actress and Adolescence also scooped four awards on the night in California.

Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:02:40 GMT)
Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.

'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026 (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:44:28 GMT)
Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

From trauma to triumph: Jim Legxacy is transforming UK rap (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:09 GMT)
The south London rapper and producer's latest release has been called "a landmark moment for UK music".

The two sides of Sombr, the singer sparkling through the sadness (Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:02:48 GMT)
The alt-pop star comes third in the BBC Sound of 2026, which showcases the year's top rising stars.

How Geese took flight to become 'Gen Z's first great American band' (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:59:13 GMT)
The New Yorkers, who are fourth in the BBC's Sound of 2026, say they're 'still processing' their rise.

Reluctant rockers Royel Otis tipped for success (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:02:28 GMT)
The Australian indie pop duo had to be talked into becoming a band. It has more than paid off.

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