'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.
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Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools months after blacklisting company, BBC told
It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.
Faisal Islam: The two big calls the chancellor has to make ahead of the Budget
He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.
IMF tells advanced economies to 'bring debt down' as borrowing costs rise
In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".
UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC
It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.
Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.
Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks
The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.
Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.
I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction
Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.
Travelodge boss steps down after security issues in rooms
The BBC revealed in March how a woman staying at a Maidenhead hotel was sexually assaulted after a man lied to get a key card to her room.
To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.
Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?
BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.