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BP sees biggest profit in 14 years as energy bills soar

The firm's profits between April and June more than tripled as oil and gas prices jumped.

House prices climb 11% despite cost of living squeeze

But the Nationwide says there are signs of a slowdown and interest rate rises could cool the market.

Warning winter energy bills to rise by more than expected

Typical energy bills could hit more than £3,600 a year this winter, says analyst Cornwall Insight.

A bear in the backyard – a photo essay

In one of Europe’s last remaining wildernesses, Romania’s brown bears and the local population share an uneasy coexistenceIn the sparsely populated settlements that lie in the shadow of the Carpathian Mountains, the presence of bears is keenly felt....

Ghanaian genius: James Barnor’s photographic magic – in pictures

From crawling babies to ‘cool Constance’, Barnor spent decades capturing his country’s independence and the diaspora experience during the swinging 60s Continue reading...

Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are set to compete in the world's second-largest internet market.

How rangers are using AI to help protect India's tigers

India's tigers roam across vast areas, so artificial intelligence is being developed to help track them.

How much do women footballers get paid?

BBC analysis shows a wide gap between leading male and female players' wages, but could that be about to change?

New property register aims to stop money laundering

The move is part of economic sanctions in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Revealed: The most abused footballers on Twitter

A new report has revealed the scale of abuse targeting Premier League footballers on Twitter amid concerns about racist and hostile messages on social media.

Hinkley B: UK's most productive nuclear power plant closes

Hinkley Point B has shut down permanently, after 46 years generating electricity.

JD Sports loses millions in forced Footasylum sale

The sportswear chain has sold the retailer after just three years following competition concerns.

Mortgage affordability test scrapped by Bank of England

Some potential homebuyers may find it easier to get a loan as the central bank eases borrowing rules.

Waitrose to drop best before dates on fresh food

The chain becomes the latest retailer to take action to try to stop food being thrown away at home.

Evergrande: Unit ordered to pay $1.1bn over unpaid debt

It came just two days after the crisis-hit firm outlined plans to restructure its overseas liabilities.