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• Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution (2025-10-13 10:34:43)
  Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts.
• Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm (2025-10-13 09:25:50)
  The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China.
• Lloyds warns car finance scandal could cost it £2bn (2025-10-13 08:03:30)
  The bank has set aside an additional £800m, saying the number of eligible claims is expected to be higher than previously thought.
• Homelessness deaths almost double in a year (2025-10-13 05:26:24)
  Homelessness charity St Martins Trust says the year-on-year rise in deaths is "unforgivable".
• Netherlands cracks down on China-owned chip firm over security risk (2025-10-13 05:19:36)
  The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China.
• Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America? (2025-10-12 23:32:04)
  The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
• Carmakers go on trial over emissions cheat claims (2025-10-12 23:26:16)
  The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the "dieselgate" scandal.
• Carmakers go on trial over 'dieselgate' emissions cheat claims (2025-10-12 23:26:16)
  The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the "dieselgate" scandal.
• Reeves urged to avoid 'half-baked' tax fixes in Budget (2025-10-12 23:21:33)
  The think tank says the government should seize the opportunity to reform the tax system.
• China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat (2025-10-12 10:25:31)
  Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
• Greater Anglia transfers to public ownership (2025-10-12 03:46:40)
  Greater Anglia describes renationalisation as a step towards a "simpler, more unified" rail network.
• Trump directs Pentagon to 'use all available funds' to pay troops during shutdown (2025-10-12 02:04:52)
  The president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week.
• I asked AI to plan my dream summer holiday. Here's how it turned out (2025-10-11 23:06:46)
  Holiday-makers say AI-powered chatbots really help organise where to go - but some things need double-checking.
• Windows 10 users urged to prepare for Microsoft pulling support (2025-10-11 23:04:50)
  Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, which could make users vulnerable - here's how to get Windows 11.
• How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper (2025-10-11 00:43:35)
  The brewer of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
• 'It's going to be really bad': Fears over AI bubble bursting grow in Silicon Valley (2025-10-10 23:55:36)
  Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.
• Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China (2025-10-10 21:07:35)
  The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.
• Trump threatens to pull out of planned Xi meeting (2025-10-10 16:12:08)
  Trump also threatened a "massive" tariff increase, after the country tightened its rules for exports of rare earths.
• Lib Dems back Bank of England after Farage criticism (2025-10-10 12:42:29)
  The Bank of England's independence is "the best way" to lower bills, Sir Ed Davey argues.
• OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT (2025-10-10 12:30:07)
  The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts.
• What are National Insurance and income tax and what could change in the Budget? (2025-10-10 11:20:32)
  Some experts think the government may break its promise not to increase income tax, NI or VAT for working people.
• Google may be forced to make changes to search engine in UK (2025-10-10 10:47:33)
  The regulator has given it "strategic market status", opening the door to what it calls "proportionate interventions."
• Witness History (2025-10-10 06:00:00)
  In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy
• Thousands more university jobs cut as financial crisis deepens (2025-10-10 01:05:07)
  University workers will vote on national strike action this month over a 1.4% pay offer made in the summer.
• Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade? (2025-10-09 23:10:24)
  Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.
• Don't force drivers to use parking apps, RAC says (2025-10-09 23:05:56)
  A survey suggests three quarters of drivers had issues with parking apps.
• Don't force drivers to use parking apps, says RAC (2025-10-09 23:05:56)
  A survey suggests three-quarters of drivers had issues with parking apps.
• Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we all be worried? (2025-10-09 23:02:51)
  The debate is ramping up about what happens if - or when - computer intelligence overtakes humans
• US kicks off controversial financial rescue plan for Argentina (2025-10-09 22:17:02)
  The Trump administration will purchase pesos in a bid to calm Argentina's economic crisis.
• Sunak joins Microsoft and AI firm as paid adviser (2025-10-09 19:37:59)
  The former prime minister has been told not to lobby the UK government by the appointments watchdog.
• Sunak takes advisory roles with Microsoft and AI firm Anthropic (2025-10-09 19:37:59)
  The former prime minister has been told not to lobby the UK government by the appointments watchdog.
• Tesla investigated over self-driving cars driving on wrong side of road (2025-10-09 15:41:56)
  The US government said approximately 2.9 million cars could be impacted by the investigation.
• Tesla investigated over self-driving cars on wrong side of road (2025-10-09 15:41:56)
  The US government said approximately 2.9 million cars could be impacted by the investigation.
• Five ways abolishing stamp duty could change the housing market (2025-10-09 14:36:03)
  Kemi Badenoch says a future Conservative government would scrap stamp duty, but what might the impact be?
• All Post Office Horizon victims entitled to free legal advice for first time (2025-10-09 11:21:02)
  Responding to the first stage of the inquiry into the scandal, the government said it had accepted all but one of the recommendations.
• How will the EU's new border system work? (2025-10-09 11:00:02)
  The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
• Solihull staff return to Range Rover production line after JLR cyber-attack (2025-10-09 10:58:41)
  Workers return to West Midlands and Merseyside factories in a "significant moment" for the company.
• Water bills to rise further for millions after regulator backs extra price increases (2025-10-09 09:53:39)
  Five water companies win permission for higher bills as they seek more funds to fix outdated infrastructure.
• The Inquiry (2025-10-09 07:30:00)
  Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?
• Water bills to rise further for millions after appeal (2025-10-09 07:28:03)
  Five water companies win permission for higher bills as they seek more investment to fix outdated infrastructure.
• Pubs could stay open longer under licensing reforms (2025-10-09 07:26:12)
  Changes to licensing rules could see relaxed rules around live music and serving food outside.
• ID photos of 70,000 users may have been leaked, Discord says (2025-10-09 06:45:00)
  The platform says hackers targeted a firm that helped to verify the ages of its users.
• China tightens export rules for crucial rare earths (2025-10-09 03:14:30)
  The announcement comes ahead of a meeting between China's President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump later this month.
• America's top banker sounds warning on US stock market fall (2025-10-08 23:02:24)
  Dimon said he was "far more worried than others" about the potential for a stock market correction.
• Musk settles former Twitter executives' suit over unpaid severance (2025-10-08 21:02:04)
  Elon Musk has agreed to settle a $128m lawsuit brought by four former top executives over unpaid severance.
• Have you been mis-sold car finance? Here's what to do (2025-10-08 11:46:57)
  Millions of people can now claim back around £700 after being mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024.
• How you could get £700 for being mis-sold a car loan (2025-10-08 11:46:57)
  Millions of people can now claim back around £700 after being mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024.
• How will car loan compensation payments work? (2025-10-08 09:10:52)
  Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
• Gambling hub Macau bets on healthcare tourism (2025-10-08 07:40:57)
  Beijing has been pushing for Macau to diversify its economy away from gaming to healthcare tourism.
• World's first resort hospital opens in gambling hub Macau (2025-10-08 05:28:24)
  Macau is trying to diversify its economy away from gaming to become a major centre for healthcare tourism.
• Gold surges past $4,000 an ounce as uncertainty fuels rally (2025-10-08 03:56:24)
  Analysts point to delays in the reporting of economic data due to the US government shutdown as one reason for the rise.
• DPD drivers call off action over pay, says firm (2025-10-08 00:28:53)
  It was previously thought the delivery service could face disruption for several days after some drivers began three days of action.
• Vape boss says allowing 'strict' ads would help smokers quit (2025-10-07 23:07:06)
  The British American Tobacco boss calls for more advertising and regulation for the vaping industry.
• Two teenagers arrested over cyber-attack on nursery chain (2025-10-07 21:11:42)
  Hackers were said to have stolen the photographs, names and addresses of about 8,000 children.
• Tesla shares fall as new lower-cost cars disappoint (2025-10-07 19:54:35)
  Tesla unveils lower-cost models of two of its most popular cars in an effort to boost falling sales.
• Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about? (2025-10-07 19:11:36)
  The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published plans for a payout scheme. Here's how it works.
• EU steel tariff hike threatens 'biggest ever crisis' for UK industry (2025-10-07 17:09:40)
  The EU is the destination for 78% of steel products made in the UK for overseas markets.
• When is the Budget and what might be in it? (2025-10-07 16:53:48)
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.
• Payouts of £700 per claim after car finance scandal (2025-10-07 16:46:25)
  Lenders could pay out £8.2bn in compensation, which is less than the FCA had previously estimated.
• Payouts of £700 per driver after car finance scandal (2025-10-07 16:14:22)
  Lenders could pay out £8.2bn in compensation, which is less than the FCA had previously estimated.
• Trump's farmer bailout raises fears about trade war winners and losers (2025-10-07 15:08:00)
  Plans to spend billions of dollars supporting farmers have frustrated many other kinds of businesses that have also been hurt by tariffs.
• North Korean hackers increasingly targeting wealthy crypto holders (2025-10-07 12:07:08)
  Analysts estimate cyber-criminals linked to Pyongyang have taken more than $2bn so far in 2025.
• More holidaymakers using AI to plan trips (2025-10-07 12:04:11)
  Asking family and friends for recommendations and using guidebooks remain popular ways to plan a holiday, according to a new report from APTA.
• Vape tax plan confirmed in Guernsey 2026 budget (2025-10-07 11:46:03)
  Policy and Resources publishes its 2026 budget, including plans to raise £1.2m in new revenue.
• DPD deliveries could face disruption as drivers refuse to work over pay row (2025-10-07 11:29:20)
  The delivery firm could face disruption after some of its drivers refuse to work in a dispute over payments.
• JLR to restart production on Wednesday after cyber-attack (2025-10-07 08:55:41)
  Staff will begin a phased return to the factory floor as the carmaker continues to recover from the cyber-attack.
• Ineos cuts 60 jobs at UK plant blaming "dirt-cheap" Chinese imports (2025-10-07 07:59:58)
  Bosses blame high energy costs and cheap imports and have called on the government to intervene.
• Vape tax plan confirmed in budget (2025-10-07 05:21:45)
  Policy and Resources publishes its 2026 budget, including plans to raise £1.2m in new revenue.
• Villagers 'punished' by supermarket pricing (2025-10-07 05:09:16)
  Tesco says it charges the same as in larger stores but does not have shelf space for all its range.
• Urgent winter clothing appeal for baby banks (2025-10-07 05:06:38)
  Baby banks in London say supplies are running low due to more families facing increased financial pressures.
• Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880% (2025-10-07 02:39:38)
  The Shenzhen-based electric car maker says the UK is now its biggest market outside China.
• Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity (2025-10-07 00:02:03)
  Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.
• Snapchat users share fury at upcoming fees for storing old photos and videos (2025-10-06 23:40:34)
  Snap said only a small number of users would be affected by the changes, but many online disagree.
• US shutdown to continue after funding measures fail again in Senate (2025-10-06 23:07:18)
  This was the fifth time that Republicans and Democrats brought their funding measures up for a vote.
• Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze (2025-10-06 23:01:43)
  The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.
• Ex-New York Times writer to lead CBS after Paramount deal (2025-10-06 15:02:11)
  A former NYT opinion editor-turned media start-up owner Bari Weiss has been named as the next boss of CBS News after the TV channel was bought by Paramount
• Aston Martin warns of losses amid US tariffs (2025-10-06 12:25:17)
  The luxury car manufacturer saw shares tumble 11% at one point on Monday after its announcement.
• First-time buyers could save hundreds in sales plan, government says (2025-10-06 10:30:15)
  Under new proposals, sellers and estate agents will have to provide key information about a property up front.
• Asahi restarts beer production after cyber-attack (2025-10-06 10:06:27)
  Japan's biggest brewer has restarted six factories that produce its popular Super Dry beer.
• Conservatives pledge £5,000 tax rebate for young home buyers (2025-10-06 08:08:26)
  Speaking at the party's conference, Shadow chancellor Mel Stride will say the proposal will be funded by cuts to public spending worth £47bn.
• House-buying shake-up plan aims to cut costs and time (2025-10-06 07:46:25)
  Under new proposals, sellers and estate agents will have to provide key information about a property up front.
• Buyers could save hundreds in new house buying shakeup (2025-10-06 06:08:34)
  Under new proposals, sellers and estate agents will have to provide key information about a property up front.
• Japan stocks hit record after ruling party names pro-business leader (2025-10-06 03:54:40)
  The benchmark Nikkei 225 index jumped above 47,000 for the first time as investors welcomed Sanae Takaichi's victory.
• Apple and Samsung users could be due share of £480m payout (2025-10-06 01:33:58)
  Consumer group Which? is taking tech giant Qualcomm to the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London on Monday.
• Conservatives to pledge £5,000 tax rebate for young homebuyers (2025-10-06 01:11:05)
  Speaking at the party's conference, Shadow chancellor Mel Stride will say the proposal will be funded by cuts to public spending worth £47bn.
• The true extent of cyber attacks on UK business - and the weak spots that allow them to happen (2025-10-06 00:52:33)
  Are this year's major attacks the "cumulative effect of a kind of inaction on cyber security" from the government and big business?
• The true cost of cyber attacks on UK business is greater than it seems (2025-10-06 00:52:33)
  Are this year's major attacks the "cumulative effect of a kind of inaction on cyber security" from the government and big business?
• The true cost of cyber attacks - and the business weak spots that allow them to happen (2025-10-06 00:52:33)
  Are this year's major attacks the "cumulative effect of a kind of inaction on cyber security" from the government and big business?
• Good Bad Billionaire (2025-10-06 00:31:00)
  How Tatyana Kim went from English teacher to head of Russian’s largest online retailer
• The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation (2025-10-05 23:19:10)
  The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.
• JLR to restart some production after cyber shutdown (2025-10-05 23:14:18)
  Work is to resume first at the carmaker's engine factory in Wolverhampton on Monday.
• JLR expected to restart some production after cyber shutdown (2025-10-05 23:14:18)
  Work is to resume first at the carmaker's engine factory in Wolverhampton on Monday.
• How China is challenging Nvidia's AI chip dominance (2025-10-05 23:00:21)
  Beijing has urged local firms to use homemade chips. But is China ready to turn away from Nvidia?
• The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice (2025-10-02 23:01:20)
  More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?
• Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean (2025-10-01 23:02:08)
  As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.
• Business Daily (2025-09-30 23:01:00)
  What happens when a controlling partner takes over your income and spending?
• The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee (2025-09-28 23:09:59)
  Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.
• Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries (2025-09-27 23:06:31)
  "The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.
• 'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees (2025-09-25 00:11:05)
  Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.
• Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning (2025-09-15 23:06:35)
  Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
• The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved? (2025-08-12 23:00:58)
  Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
• Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price (2025-07-31 23:01:04)
  The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
• Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power (2025-07-05 16:11:02)
  What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
• China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost? (2025-06-09 23:04:10)
  The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

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