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• Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly (2024-12-21 07:52:31)
  Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.
• Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service (2024-12-20 22:35:07)
  It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."
• Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry (2024-12-20 22:02:26)
  People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.
• Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures (2024-12-20 20:40:32)
  VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030.
• Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says (2024-12-20 15:01:07)
  It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.
• Call for extension to winter fuel payment deadline (2024-12-20 14:23:14)
  The Lib Dems warn tens of thousands of pensioners risk missing Saturday's deadline to get help with energy costs.
• Government borrowing at three-year low for November (2024-12-20 10:46:27)
  Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.
• Government borrowing lower than expected in November (2024-12-20 08:36:42)
  Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.
• Government borrowing fell more than expected in November (2024-12-20 07:18:36)
  Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 202.
• Christmas getaway: Tips to avoid disruption (2024-12-20 06:56:15)
  Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.
• Romance scammer duped £17k from me with deepfakes (2024-12-20 06:19:17)
  Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with.
• Worst major train stations for cancellations named (2024-12-20 05:26:14)
  The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria.
• N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report (2024-12-20 04:26:10)
  Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.
• Starbucks baristas to strike in US, union says (2024-12-20 03:16:40)
  It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.
• AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests (2024-12-20 00:05:06)
  AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.
• Christmas getaway: How to avoid the queues (2024-12-20 00:02:44)
  Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.
• Amazon hit by 'strike' during holiday season scramble (2024-12-19 18:59:23)
  One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant.
• Post Office spent £132m defending itself at inquiry (2024-12-19 17:06:47)
  The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters.
• Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin (2024-12-19 16:47:12)
  Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."
• Interest rates held as Bank says economy doing worse (2024-12-19 15:48:34)
  The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected.
• Interest rates held but Bank says economy doing worse (2024-12-19 15:02:54)
  The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected.
• When will interest rates fall? (2024-12-19 13:38:45)
  Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.
• UK interest rates held at 4.75% (2024-12-19 13:07:18)
  The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected.
• What is happening to UK interest rates? (2024-12-19 13:02:03)
  Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.
• Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about? (2024-12-19 11:29:48)
  The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.
• How much will my water bill rise by? (2024-12-19 10:57:17)
  Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by.
• What's behind car finance mis-selling complaints? (2024-12-19 10:43:35)
  The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.
• Why are water bills rising and what can I do? (2024-12-19 10:23:22)
  The water regulator has confirmed that average water bills will rise by 36% between 2025 and 2030.
• Treasury minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe (2024-12-19 10:20:01)
  Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn.
• Harland & Wolff saved by deal with Spanish firm (2024-12-19 09:11:15)
  Spain's state-owned shipbuilder confirms it is buying Harland & Wolff, best known for the Titanic.
• Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year (2024-12-19 09:00:41)
  The higher than proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.
• Interest rates expected to stay at 4.75% (2024-12-19 07:59:30)
  Analysts are forecasting rates will stay at 4.75% after inflation rose for the second month in a row.
• Water bills to rise by £31 per year over next five years (2024-12-19 07:19:10)
  The rise in England and Wales over the next five years will pay for significant upgrades, regulator says
• El Salvador scales back bitcoin bet to get $1.4bn IMF loan (2024-12-19 03:55:13)
  In 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to make bitcoin acceptance mandatory.
• World's first bitcoin nation scales back crypto dream (2024-12-19 03:55:13)
  El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF.
• Stocks slide as US central bank signals slower pace of rate cuts (2024-12-19 02:43:20)
  The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns.
• Harland & Wolff set to be saved in deal with Spanish firm (2024-12-19 01:17:00)
  Spain's state-owned shipbuilder is expected to confirm on Thursday that it is buying Harland and Wolff.
• The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar (2024-12-19 00:07:49)
  The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.
• Bank of England expected to hold interest rates (2024-12-19 00:06:05)
  Analysts are forecasting rates will stay at 4.75% after inflation rose for the second month in a row.
• Hampshire water outage likely to last until weekend (2024-12-18 21:23:14)
  Some 58,000 properties have been affected by an outage after a fault at a water supply works.
• Hundreds of driving examiners to be recruited to cut wait times (2024-12-18 20:59:08)
  The government says there is a "huge" backlog for tests, with instructors branding the system a "nightmare".
• US makes third interest rate cut despite inflation risk (2024-12-18 19:12:08)
  The Federal Reserve has been cutting rates since September, even as inflation progress stalls.
• US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential ban (2024-12-18 17:23:06)
  The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.
• Taxpayers can't fund payouts for Waspi women, Starmer says (2024-12-18 16:57:39)
  Waspi campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after the government rejects compensation.
• Taxpayers can't afford Waspi compensation, says PM (2024-12-18 15:06:05)
  Campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after government rejects compensation.
• UK inflation – will prices keep rising? (2024-12-18 14:51:28)
  Inflation has hit its highest level for eight months, will prices continue to rise at a faster rate?
• How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it? (2024-12-18 14:19:32)
  Government plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.
• UK inflation rise - what does it mean for me? (2024-12-18 13:03:54)
  Inflation has hit its highest level for eight months, will prices continue to rise at a faster rate?
• Chancellor defends Waspi pensions decision after backlash (2024-12-18 08:47:37)
  Campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after government rejects compensation.
• UK inflation rate hits highest level for eight months (2024-12-18 08:41:19)
  A rise in fuel and clothing prices drove inflation up 2.6% in the year to November.
• UK inflation rate rises for second month in a row (2024-12-18 07:09:59)
  Prices rose at 2.6% in the year to November up from 2.3% in October.
• Jaguar Land Rover electric car whistleblower sacked (2024-12-18 06:00:48)
  Mechanical engineer Hazar Denli lost his job after publishing online concerns about an electric car.
• Amazon faces US strike threat ahead of Christmas (2024-12-18 05:58:01)
  The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season.
• Honda and Nissan hold merger talks (2024-12-18 03:15:52)
  In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for electric vehicles.
• How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories (2024-12-18 00:22:21)
  Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.
• Honda and Nissan in merger talks, reports say (2024-12-18 00:20:04)
  In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for electric vehicles.
• Avanti West Coast staff to strike on New Year's Eve (2024-12-17 21:37:00)
  Train managers at Avanti will now walk out on New Year's Eve and 2 January, as well as every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May.
• Influencer says she 'wasn't ready' to lead after backlash (2024-12-17 21:29:56)
  The influencer and Djerf Avenue founder apologises again after allegations of bullying.
• Avanti West Coast strikes back on after offer rejected (2024-12-17 20:33:34)
  Train managers at Avanti will now walk out on New Year's Eve and 2 January, as well as every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May.
• Paula Vennells laughed at on final day of Post Office inquiry (2024-12-17 16:37:44)
  Ex-Post Office boss claims colleagues did not give her information but says she isn't pointing fingers.
• Paula Vennells speaks out on last day of Horizon inquiry (2024-12-17 15:10:11)
  Ex-Post Office boss claims colleagues did not give her information but says she isn't pointing fingers.
• Fury as women hit by pension age rise denied payouts (2024-12-17 13:54:18)
  Campaigners say they were not properly informed of a pension age rise to bring them in line with men.
• Ofcom criticised for 'reprehensible' porn LinkedIn post (2024-12-17 13:14:28)
  Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, "trivialises" violence against women and girls.
• Ofcom apologises for 'ill-judged' porn joke job ad (2024-12-17 13:14:28)
  Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, treats porn as a job perk.
• No payouts for women hit by state pension age rise (2024-12-17 12:58:29)
  Campaigners say they were not properly informed of a pension age rise to bring them in line with men.
• Paula Vennells says no-one told her about Horizon (2024-12-17 12:44:35)
  Ex-Post Office boss claims colleagues did not give her information but says she isn't pointing fingers.
• Pay growth surprise after first rise in over a year (2024-12-17 10:56:56)
  Regular pay grew at an annual pace of 5.2%, much faster than expected, official figures show.
• Trump meets TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms (2024-12-17 10:50:06)
  The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.
• Faster pay growth reduces chance of rate cut (2024-12-17 09:01:20)
  Regular pay grew at an annual pace of 5.2%, much faster than expected, official figures show.
• Former TV host gets almost 10 years in prison for fraud (2024-12-17 04:07:52)
  Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson was sentenced to 116 months in prison by a judge in New York.
• 'I've carried out more than 50 citizen's arrests' (2024-12-17 00:56:49)
  Shopkeepers in Devon and Cornwall describe confronting criminals amid a retail crime wave.
• Trump meeting TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms (2024-12-17 00:55:55)
  The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.
• Could AI help prevent diabetes-related sight loss? (2024-12-17 00:02:37)
  Artificial intelligence has been trained to examine eye scans for a condition that can cause blindness.
• Standing beside Trump, Japanese billionaire pledges major US investment (2024-12-16 21:47:58)
  Masayoshi Son said he would invest $100bn in the US, and others could follow during Trump's second term.
• What do we know about Royal Mail's new owner? (2024-12-16 18:45:28)
  The sale of Royal Mail's parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been cleared by the UK government.
• Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds (2024-12-16 17:35:20)
  The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality".
• Alan Bates hopes 'real baddies' are held to account (2024-12-16 15:09:14)
  Bates hopes sub-postmasters can get closure as the inquiry's evidence hearings come to an end.
• Paddington firm lists in UK to protect bear's Britishness (2024-12-16 14:50:53)
  The boss of Canal+ says the bear will stay "close to his roots" as the firm begins trading in London.
• Risk to renters as buy-to-let lending predicted to fall (2024-12-16 11:54:23)
  Lenders' trade body UK Finance says the market is likely to be tough for landlords in 2025.
• Turkey and sprouts drive down cost of Christmas dinner (2024-12-16 11:38:47)
  The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price.
• Paddington won't be 'Americanised' says film boss (2024-12-16 11:01:08)
  Canal+'s boss says the bear will stay "close to his roots" as the firm begins trading in London.
• Etsy to make it easier for GB sellers to reject NI orders (2024-12-16 10:56:52)
  Ebay and Folksy are among online marketplaces to allow sellers to effectively turn off orders to NI.
• Turkey and sprouts drives down cost of Christmas dinner (2024-12-16 10:05:20)
  The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price.
• Bitcoin hits new record high of more than $106,000 (2024-12-16 03:04:25)
  The world's largest cryptocurrency has risen by more than 50% since Donald Trump's election victory.
• Christmas dinner set to cost less this year (2024-12-16 00:02:18)
  The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price.
• In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers (2024-12-16 00:01:22)
  Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.
• Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved (2024-12-15 21:45:55)
  The £3.6 billion takeover by Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group will be announced on Monday morning, the BBC understands.
• Falling job vacancies may signal recession, recruiter warns (2024-12-15 13:09:31)
  Firms were "spooked" by Budget and are rethinking hiring, says recruitment firm boss.
• UK joins Asia's trade club - but what is CPTPP? (2024-12-15 10:46:36)
  It may look like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.
• Founder of fashion chain Mango dies in cave accident (2024-12-14 19:14:52)
  The company's CEO says its founder Isak Andic died in an accident on Saturday.
• UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Labour's 1.5m homes (2024-12-14 04:11:50)
  Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.
• UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Rayner's 1.5m homes (2024-12-14 01:30:53)
  Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.
• Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims (2024-12-14 00:11:12)
  Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue.
• UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Starmer's 1.5m homes (2024-12-14 00:04:02)
  Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.
• Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US? (2024-12-13 22:33:31)
  As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US.
• Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift (2024-12-12 00:03:09)
  The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.
• What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable? (2024-12-10 00:00:14)
  Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.
• Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump (2024-12-09 07:16:30)
  Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.
• Is AI any good at choosing gifts? (2024-12-06 00:02:06)
  With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?
• Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work (2024-12-05 00:37:32)
  Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.
• Why is vintage audio equipment booming? (2024-12-03 00:01:31)
  Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.
• Why are doctors wary of wearables? (2024-12-02 01:36:30)
  Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.
• Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car? (2024-12-02 01:15:18)
  Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.
• How vital is a company's CEO? (2024-11-28 00:08:25)
  Boeing, Nike and Starbucks have changed their bosses, but how much difference can one person make?
• The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible (2024-11-22 00:05:15)
  Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.

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