LoginChris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain
21 October 2026 at 07:06
Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.
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What is happening with the Jackdaw and Rosebank gas and oil fields?
21 October 2026 at 07:01
The UK government has moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to approve further drilling.
U.K. Inflation Jumps Again on Rising Energy Costs
21 October 2026 at 06:56
Inflation rose further above the Bank of England’s target as policymakers prepare for a meeting expected to yield the first rate rise since the start of the war between the U.S. and Iran.
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U.K. Government on Track to Cut Borrowing Ahead of Budget
21 October 2026 at 06:53
The government cut borrowing in the first six months of its fiscal year—but at a slower pace than planned—underlining the challenges posed by rising prices and interest payments.
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Oil Prices Rise as Hormuz Shipping Risks Persist
21 October 2026 at 06:52
Oil prices rebounded from the previous session’s losses as traders weighed renewed threats to shipping through the Hormuz Strait and attacks targeting Saudi Arabia against a recovery in Middle East oil exports.
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China Moves to Tighten Its Grip Over Exports of Top A.I. Models
21 October 2026 at 06:39
Draft rules on the export of artificial intelligence technology show how China is trying to balance national security risks with its desire to outpace the United States.
Under rules proposed last week, the next advanced A.I. models might need the government’s permission to be exported out of China.
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China Moves to Tighten Its Grip Over Exports of Top A.I. Models
21 October 2026 at 06:39
Draft rules on the export of artificial intelligence technology show how China is trying to balance national security risks with its desire to outpace the United States.
Under rules proposed last week, the next advanced A.I. models might need the government’s permission to be exported out of China.
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LeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening night
21 October 2026 at 06:34
LeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.
U.S. Treasury Yields Edge Higher in Asian Trade
21 October 2026 at 06:28
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher, reversing the decline in long-end yields the previous day, prompted by weak housing data.
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Woman given cancer diagnosis by hospital worker who accessed her records
21 October 2026 at 05:28
Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.
The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on
21 October 2026 at 05:22
It is 60 years since one of Wales' darkest days, when a mining community changed forever.
Royal Family to visit Aberfan to mark 60 years since disaster
21 October 2026 at 05:07
King Charles III, Queen Camilla and Prince William will join survivors and bereaved parents.
Giant tunnel proposed to clean up Windermere's sewage problem
21 October 2026 at 04:44
The plan would eliminate sewage spills into Windermere, blamed for turning the water green.
Tighter rules planned to protect people from cosmetic surgery that goes badly wrong
20 October 2026 at 23:06
There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.
Where to spot brilliant colours after 'false autumn' spoils some leaf displays
20 October 2026 at 23:04
The UK's hottest summer on record has caused some trees to shed their leaves early, but experts say spectacular autumn colours could still be on the way.
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Lyse Doucet: Alberta's decisive decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump
20 October 2026 at 22:22
The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
Schools should recognise antisemitism as distinct form of harm, review says
20 October 2026 at 18:52
The government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations made in the review by ex-Ofsted boss, Sir David Bell.
Britain Approves New Gas Drilling in the North Sea
21 October 2026 at 06:37
The project will lessen the country’s dependence on imported energy, though environmental advocates say it undercuts a pledge to reduce carbon emissions.
Oil rigs on the northeast coast of Scotland.
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LeBron James talks smack with Knicks fans in victorious 76ers debut
21 October 2026 at 06:07
The Sixers got a first look at the potent lineup they put together this summer in hopes of winning their first title since 1983.
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FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
21 October 2026 at 06:05
Nearly a decade after Boeing unveiled its largest 737 Max jet, the company has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to bring the plane to airlines.
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