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US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt (BBC Business 2025-05-17 01:02:40)
Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
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Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill (BBC Business 2025-05-17 00:12:15)
Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.
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Moody's downgrades US credit rating citing rising debt (BBC Business 2025-05-16 22:13:19)
Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
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Fresh milk and classical music: Firm posts lucrative office cat-sitting job (BBC Business 2025-05-16 21:01:18)
The job ad requires the successful candidate to play classical music to the cat on Fridays.
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US proposes dropping Boeing criminal charge (BBC Business 2025-05-16 18:05:43)
Families criticised the move, which would avoid a trial that is due to begin in June.
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Tesco apologises after software issue hits website and app (BBC Business 2025-05-16 16:13:59)
The company apologised to customers after its app and website went down on Friday afternoon.
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Wegovy firm unexpectedly forces boss to step down (BBC Business 2025-05-16 16:13:47)
The decision, described as a response to market challenges and a slide in its share price, was unexpected.
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Canada's iconic Hudson Bay brand to survive after sale to competitor (BBC Business 2025-05-16 15:13:58)
The company, which applied for creditor protection, is selling its intellectual property to Canadian Tire.
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Four Premier League clubs warned over gambling sponsors (BBC Business 2025-05-16 15:00:43)
Four Premier League clubs have been warned by the Gambling Commission over their relationship with an unlicensed gambling business.
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Thames Water bonuses could be blocked by regulator (BBC Business 2025-05-16 13:36:45)
New rules mean Ofwat could step in to prevent under-performing water companies paying any bonuses.
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Billionaires fall as King rises in latest Sunday Times Rich List (BBC Business 2025-05-16 09:56:20)
The King's personal wealth is now equal to former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife at £640m.
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Gatwick strike called off but disruption looms (BBC Business 2025-05-16 09:40:34)
A baggage handler's strike at half-term is suspended, but refuelers continue with their walkout.
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Nissan says it could share global plants with Chinese state firm (BBC Business 2025-05-16 03:29:11)
Nissan announced this week that it would lay off another 11,000 workers and shut seven factories
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MPs call for year-long delay to farm inheritance tax (BBC Business 2025-05-16 00:17:59)
A cross-party committee says farmers have lost trust in the government over its policies.
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The camera tech propelling shows like Adolescence (BBC Business 2025-05-15 23:22:42)
Whole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras.
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One in 10 have no savings, financial regulator says (BBC Business 2025-05-15 23:17:40)
Stress and anxiety among those with debts remains high but help is available, a major survey finds.
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UK needs more nuclear to power AI, says Amazon boss (BBC Business 2025-05-15 23:12:49)
The world's largest cloud computing company plans to spend £8bn on new data centres in the UK over the next four years.
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UK business group calls for 'reset' with EU (BBC Business 2025-05-15 21:01:53)
The lobby group calls for travel restrictions to be eased and less red tape between the UK and EU.
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BA fined £3m after luggage handlers hurt in falls (BBC Business 2025-05-15 18:45:21)
One worker broke his back and another suffered a brain bleed in falls at Heathrow Airport.
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UK economy is growing more than expected - how optimistic should you be? (BBC Business 2025-05-15 16:04:55)
The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?