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Poorer Americans hit hardest as tariffs fuel price rises (BBC Business 2025-09-16 14:13:23)
Rising prices, partly driven by tariffs, could worsen a divide in the US economy between the haves and the have-nots.
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How much is the winter fuel payment and who will get it? (BBC Business 2025-09-16 12:47:57)
About nine million pensioners will get the winter fuel payment this year, after a government U-turn.
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Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook (BBC Business 2025-09-16 10:51:27)
Trump is trying to oust Cook from her role as part of a standoff between the president and the US central bank.
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Cafe owner helping others in memory of friend (BBC Business 2025-09-16 10:34:49)
Owner Sam Elliott says she gave up drugs after the death of her friend due to crack cocaine use.
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JLR could face disruption until November after cyber hack, claim sources (BBC Business 2025-09-16 10:11:30)
The firm will restart production on 24 September but industry sources warn the impact could last longer.
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Wedgwood factory in 90-day pause after low demand (BBC Business 2025-09-16 09:34:34)
The pottery firm's Barlaston site will pause production from 29 September, with 70 workers on temporary leave.
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How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock? (BBC Business 2025-09-16 09:04:55)
The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.
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Winter fuel payments stopped for 9.3 million people before government U-turn (BBC Business 2025-09-16 08:55:44)
Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts.
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Winter fuel payments fell by 9.3 million before U-turn (BBC Business 2025-09-16 08:55:44)
Official data shows the number of people who received winter fuel payments after now-reversed government cuts.
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What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth? (BBC Business 2025-09-16 08:38:55)
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
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State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April (BBC Business 2025-09-16 06:19:27)
Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.
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Trump says he will sue New York Times for $15bn (BBC Business 2025-09-16 04:57:35)
He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.
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Cost of vet bills causing pet owner sleepless nights (BBC Business 2025-09-16 04:22:12)
Alison spends the majority of her salary on her 12 pets and is "financially unable to insure all of them".
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Google-owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit (BBC Business 2025-09-16 04:00:15)
Google's President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".
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Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit (BBC Business 2025-09-16 04:00:15)
Google's President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".
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Senate clears Trump pick Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote (BBC Business 2025-09-16 01:18:06)
His entry has raised concerns over the Fed's independence, following Trump's bid to reshape the central bank.
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Why Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning (BBC Business 2025-09-15 23:06:35)
Months of planning have gone into the state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
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Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning (BBC Business 2025-09-15 23:06:35)
Months of preparations have gone into the state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
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AI challenges the dominance of Google search (BBC Business 2025-09-15 23:03:20)
The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.
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Inflation is hitting some Americans harder than others (BBC Business 2025-09-15 23:02:28)
Rising prices, partly driven by tariffs, could worsen a divide in the US economy between the haves and the have-nots.