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Wegovy maker warns price cuts 'painful' for firm as shares plunge (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:45:20 GMT)
Novo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents expiring.

Gold rebounds above $5,000 after US downs Iran drone (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:35:49 GMT)
Precious metal price voliatility continues as geopolitical tensions push investors to safe-haven assets.

Clients and staff in dark as law firm shuts doors (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:56:44 GMT)
Staff and clients say they are desperate for answers following the sudden closure of PM Law.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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? (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:50:09 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.

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:42:07 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

Saturday Night Live reveals cast for new UK version (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:09 GMT)
Sitcom stars, Taskmaster contestants and familiar panel show faces will appear on the British spin-off.

Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:50:28 GMT)
The Crown star has quit caffeine due to the bug which she thinks she caught in Morocco.

The Muppet Show revival brings nostalgia and naughtiness, critics say (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:19:21 GMT)
The one-off special features fan favourites Kermit and Miss Piggy, with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen.

Chappell Roan collaborates with Fortnite one year after Radio 1 plea (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:01:28 GMT)
The US pop star has been announced as the latest icon for the video game's next festival season.

Why are AI fruit and vegetables on TikTok telling us what to eat? (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:27:50 GMT)
‘Yelling’ AI-generated foods are giving advice on everything from kitchen habits to personal hygiene

Allan Massie obituary: Acclaimed novelist, critic and commentator (Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:50:25 GMT)
The writer lived in the Borders and excelled in historical novels which merged the personal and political.

Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:08:37 GMT)
This year's trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.

Superfan's shock at Robbie Williams call, 30 years on (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:34:58 GMT)
The Wolverhampton teacher appears in a Netflix documentary, shouting her number to Robbie Williams.

I needed to face Letby in court, victim's mum says in Netflix documentary (Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:21:48 GMT)
The mother of one of the babies murdered by Lucy Letby breaks her silence in a Netflix documentary.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

'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.

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.

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