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Funding extension for school holiday club scheme

The government is funding another three years of the Time2Move programme for children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VYDPge5

Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China

Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ah8eYFu

Lack of charging facilities a 'barrier' for electric lorries

Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/60YmhWZ

UK borrowing costs ease as bond market calms

Government bond yields fall after hitting highest level since 1998 earlier in the week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KqVOMCG

Tesco trials avocado ripeness scanners

Fans of the fruit are divided over whether it's a shopping hack or if a squeeze test should suffice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ZLnAas

Will drones deliver your next hot food order?

A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zFAyEXl

Topshop will return to High Street in 2026

The comeback in February 2026 will come five years after the chain closed its stores. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y3aRknd

Thames Water bidders ready to clear-out top managers

Sources close to the deal accept that the government needs to be seen to be tough with the company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xlaeobL

Sainsbury's to trial facial recognition to catch shoplifters

Sainsbury's says the technology is part of efforts to identify shoplifters to curb retail crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qy6kpao

Gold price hits record high as investors seek safety

Experts say uncertainty resulting from US policy is making investors seek safer investments such as gold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jtkHmCO

How sheer luck made this tiny Caribbean island millions from its web address

Anguilla has the internet domain .ai and is earning a fortune selling the address to tech firms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xzaUkhP

Parents' dread as cost of attending school mounts

One parent says she starts planning months in advance for the costs of the new school term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t7dup8r

Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea

The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis". from BBC News https://ift.tt/aBIZOE7