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• Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February (2025-01-22 00:46:27)
  The new president accused China of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.
• Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar (2025-01-22 00:44:13)
  Squid Game and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.
• Thousands on hold to HMRC 'cut off after 70 minutes' (2025-01-22 00:06:32)
  HMRC denies running a "deliberately poor" phone service in an attempt to push customers online.
• Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers (2025-01-21 22:30:27)
  The supermarket's loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.
• US markets rise as Trump holds off on tariffs (2025-01-21 21:52:12)
  The US president stopped short of widespread import taxes but threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs.
• Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms' payouts (2025-01-21 18:51:43)
  The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry.
• Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair (2025-01-21 18:18:41)
  Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.
• China calls for 'win-win' solution to trade tensions (2025-01-21 17:20:14)
  With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.
• What executive orders has Trump signed after taking office? (2025-01-21 15:25:50)
  The Republican quickly set about using his new powers to approve executive actions on a host of policy priorities.
• Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut back (2025-01-21 14:59:41)
  An "unsettled economy" is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year.
• Investors cautious as Trump signals new tariffs (2025-01-21 14:55:44)
  The US president said he is considering imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico from 1 February.
• Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans (2025-01-21 10:03:26)
  Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth.
• Pay after inflation rises at fastest rate since 2021 (2025-01-21 08:57:49)
  Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector.
• Private sector pay rises drive up wage growth (2025-01-21 07:11:07)
  Wage growth increased by 5.6% annually in the UK, driven by strong increases in the private sector.
• Delay to TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off (2025-01-21 05:04:09)
  The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.
• What executive orders did Trump sign on day one? (2025-01-21 04:15:35)
  The Republican quickly set about using his new powers to approve executive actions on a host of policy priorities.
• Stock markets cautious as Trump signals new tariffs (2025-01-21 03:15:37)
  The US president said he is considering imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico from 1 February.
• Executive order delaying TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off (2025-01-21 03:09:24)
  The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.
• Day One: Trump signs executive orders on climate, immigration and energy (2025-01-21 02:43:22)
  The Republican quickly set about using his new powers to approve executive actions on a host of policy priorities.
• Stock markets move higher after Trump inauguration (2025-01-21 01:04:59)
  The new US president has outlined a pro-business agenda for his second term in the White House.
• Inside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food (2025-01-21 00:00:04)
  Next to a geothermal plant in Iceland a start-up is growing microalgae for food.
• Panama rejects Trump vow to 'take back' Panama Canal (2025-01-20 22:44:32)
  Donald Trump claims China is operating the key US trade route but Panama says it belongs to them.
• What executive orders is Trump expected to sign on day one? (2025-01-20 22:14:53)
  The president is expected to issue a series of orders that will affect US immigration, energy policy, culture war issues and other matters.
• Rail nationalisation not a silver bullet, says Labour (2025-01-20 19:33:04)
  The Transport Secretary says taking operators into public ownership doesn't guarantee good service.
• Cidermaker wins appeal in 'lookalike' dispute with Aldi (2025-01-20 13:30:28)
  The Somerset cider-maker wins an appeal after claiming Aldi had copied its packaging and taste.
• Brexit fishing row heads for trade court showdown (2025-01-20 11:14:26)
  The UK has banned European vessels from catching the silvery fish species in its North Sea waters but the EU is challenging the move.
• 'I got £955 from a Child Trust Fund I didn't know I had' (2025-01-20 08:00:28)
  Latonya Skye-Paterson discovers she is one of thousands of people with money to claim on turning 18.
• Working from home 'not proper work' - ex-Asda boss (2025-01-20 05:55:37)
  Lord Rose says it harms productivity but expert says hybrid work can be as good as full-time in the office.
• Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency (2025-01-20 03:54:13)
  $Melania is announced a day after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump.
• Child Trust Funds worth billions unclaimed: 'I got £955' (2025-01-20 00:11:11)
  Latonya Skye-Paterson discovers she is one of thousands of people with money to claim on turning 18.
• TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge (2025-01-19 20:17:14)
  TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.
• Trump will want a good deal with UK, says minister (2025-01-19 12:20:42)
  Darren Jones, the chancellor's second-in-command, is confident UK-US trading relationships could be deepened.
• TikTok stops working as US ban comes into force (2025-01-19 12:02:19)
  A message appearing for US users says they "can't use TikTok for now".
• Could TikTok ever be banned in the UK too? (2025-01-19 08:34:27)
  Analysts have suggested it is "just matter of time" until the US ban on TikTok spreads.
• TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in (2025-01-19 04:46:29)
  A message appearing for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now".
• Shein backlash fails to deter shoppers: 'I spend £20 a month' (2025-01-19 01:07:32)
  Some young shoppers will continue to buy from the fast fashion giant despite concerns over how workers are treated.
• 'I live with my mum because I can't afford to move out' (2025-01-19 01:03:08)
  Living with your parents in your 20s and 30s has its challenges, but many can't afford to move out.
• Trump says he will 'most likely' give TikTok 90-day reprieve from ban (2025-01-18 21:42:06)
  Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app's future in the US.
• Has Trump promised too much on US economy? (2025-01-18 02:13:25)
  He won the election partly to fix inflation but Trump may find his pledges on prices and tariffs conflict, say experts.
• Fears empty restaurant TikTok trend could last (2025-01-17 22:31:54)
  There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year.
• US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban law (2025-01-17 19:57:32)
  A law passed last year requires TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the video platform or face a ban.
• IMF warns on Trump's plans but upgrades UK outlook (2025-01-17 15:57:40)
  Trump's policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF says
• IMF warns Trump's plans could backfire on the US (2025-01-17 15:04:40)
  Trump's policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF says
• Shock drop in shop sales adds to worries over UK economy (2025-01-17 14:01:34)
  Sales unexpectedly fell last month, due to a poor December for food sales in supermarkets.
• Shock drop in shop sales adds to fears over UK economy (2025-01-17 11:57:30)
  Sales unexpectedly fell last month, due to a poor December for food sales in supermarkets.
• Mortgage rules could be eased to boost loans (2025-01-17 11:04:19)
  The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.
• Shock drop in shop sales adds to fears over economy (2025-01-17 10:57:27)
  Sales unexpectedly fell last month, due to a poor December for food sales in supermarkets.
• Apple suspends error-strewn AI generated news alerts (2025-01-17 10:04:16)
  The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes summarising headlines.
• Shock drop in supermarket food sales hits pound (2025-01-17 08:59:35)
  Retail sales unexpectedly fell by 0.3% last month, due to a poor December for supermarkets.
• Apple halts AI news alerts after errors (2025-01-17 08:50:28)
  The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes summarising headlines.
• Next boss warns first jobs could become harder to find (2025-01-17 07:20:05)
  Job prospects for younger workers are likely to be hit by Budget measures, Lord Wolfson tells the BBC.
• Reeves says she won't let critics get her down (2025-01-17 06:05:44)
  The chancellor tells the BBC she has got "what it takes" following a bumpy week for the UK economy.
• Toyota unit to settle emissions scandal for $1.6bn (2025-01-17 04:04:09)
  The truck company will also be banned from importing its diesel engines into the US for five years.
• Mark Carney, the 'unreliable boyfriend' who ran UK's central bank (2025-01-17 01:09:18)
  Carney is now running for the Liberal Party leadership in Canada. What does his time in London tell us?
• The farm workers heading to US without breaking the law (2025-01-17 00:08:13)
  Agricultural workers from Central American countries can currently work legally on US farms.
• The US farm workers coming from Guatemala - on a legal visa (2025-01-17 00:08:13)
  Trump will target undocumented migrants but it is unclear if legal visas like the H-2A will survive.
• How AI can spot diseases that doctors aren't looking for (2025-01-17 00:07:03)
  AI can take a second look at medical scans and flag up potential problems that doctors might not see.
• Banned: Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises (2025-01-17 00:04:27)
  It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.
• Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned (2025-01-17 00:04:27)
  It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.
• Next boss warns first jobs to become harder to find (2025-01-17 00:03:54)
  Job prospects for younger workers are likely to be hit by Budget measures, Lord Wolfson tells the BBC.
• Three reasons Trump tariffs aren't China's only problem (2025-01-16 23:19:57)
  The world's second largest economy is set to release annual economic growth figures.
• Mark Carney runs for leader of Canada's Liberal Party (2025-01-16 22:43:36)
  The former central banker for the UK and Canada pitched himself as a someone who can help a country navigate economic challenges.
• Worst global growth for 6 years forecast due to Trump tariffs (2025-01-16 18:00:24)
  The World Bank predicts global economic growth of 2.7% this year amid concerns living standards will struggle to improve.
• Global growth forecast to flatline as tariffs add to strains (2025-01-16 18:00:24)
  The World Bank predicts global economic growth of 2.7% this year amid concerns living standards will struggle to improve.
• Avanti cancels January train strikes to allow talks (2025-01-16 16:54:39)
  The strike dates suspended are Sunday 19 January and Sunday 26th January.
• Avanti train strikes in January cancelled to allow talks (2025-01-16 16:54:39)
  The strike dates suspended are Sunday 19 January and Sunday 26th January.
• Train firms urged to give 'yellow cards' instead of fines (2025-01-16 13:21:21)
  A rail watchdog wants passengers who make genuine mistakes to be treated more fairly.
• Town counts cost as ferries resume after storm (2025-01-16 12:36:21)
  A full daily service to and from Dublin is planned but one of the two ferry berths remain closed.
• BT scraps EV charging point scheme having only installed one (2025-01-16 12:35:41)
  It hoped to turn 60,000 roadside green cabinets into chargers - but now says it will focus on wifi instead.
• BP to cut 4,700 jobs to reduce costs (2025-01-16 12:21:05)
  The job losses at the oil giant will affect more than 5% of its global workforce.
• UK economy disappoints despite return to growth (2025-01-16 10:27:52)
  Official figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in November, although that was lower than had been expected.
• UK economy grows for first time in three months (2025-01-16 07:17:12)
  Official figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in November, although that was lower than had been expected.
• US firm that accused Adani Group of fraud shuts down (2025-01-16 06:14:04)
  Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced his decision to disband the company.
• What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance? (2025-01-16 00:08:50)
  The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.
• US bans red dye 3 from some frosting, sweets and medicine (2025-01-15 21:56:44)
  The FDA says food manufacturers have until January 2025 to remove the cherry-red dye from their products.
• Borrowing costs fall after inflation surprise (2025-01-15 19:12:35)
  Investors are now betting on an interest rate cut next month from the Bank of England.
• Egg prices surge as US inflation picks up (2025-01-15 14:16:51)
  Overall prices in the US rose 2.9% compared with a year earlier, official figures show.
• High Court approves Carlsberg's J20 maker takeover (2025-01-15 14:04:16)
  Carlsberg's £3.3bn deal to buy Britvic has been approved by a High Court judge.
• Why a small drop in inflation matters to you (2025-01-15 11:59:15)
  The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.
• Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes (2025-01-15 11:52:20)
  Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.
• Rate cut hopes boosted by unexpected fall in inflation (2025-01-15 11:19:38)
  Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut in February.
• UK inflation unexpectedly dips to 2.5% in December (2025-01-15 09:06:18)
  The slower rate means inflation is still above the Bank of England's 2% target.
• UK inflation falls to 2.5% in December (2025-01-15 07:17:16)
  The slower rate means inflation is still above the Bank of England's 2% target.
• 'Bereavement leave should apply to miscarriages' (2025-01-15 06:39:06)
  Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
• US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure (2025-01-15 01:16:40)
  The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.
• 'I went back after three days': Calls for miscarriage bereavement leave (2025-01-15 00:06:34)
  Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
• Meta cuts 5% of jobs to lose 'lowest performers' (2025-01-14 22:07:41)
  The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year.
• Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister (2025-01-14 20:10:18)
  It comes after growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.
• Boeing output hit by strikes and safety problems (2025-01-14 17:15:07)
  The troubled manufacturer says last year deliveries fell by a third.
• Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs (2025-01-14 16:53:52)
  The chancellor says she is "under no illusion" about the challenge facing UK public finances.
• UK bans cattle, pigs and sheep imports from Germany after foot-and-mouth case (2025-01-14 14:34:22)
  The disease is contagious in livestock like cattle, but poses no risk to humans or food safety.
• Google faces UK investigation over search dominance (2025-01-14 12:52:52)
  The tech giant accounts for 90% of web searches in the UK - the regulator will probe whether that harms consumers and rivals.
• Market nerves continue with Reeves set to face MPs (2025-01-14 11:01:16)
  The pound and UK government borrowing costs show signs of stabilising after a turbulent few days.
• TikTok users flock to Chinese app RedNote as US ban looms (2025-01-14 06:57:18)
  A swarm of "TikTok refugees" has made RedNote the most downloaded app on Apple's US App Store.
• Miners 'thrown to the wolves' over pensions (2025-01-14 06:04:45)
  Miners feel they have been "thrown on the scrapheap" as money from their pension scheme stays frozen.
• Buy something or leave, Starbucks says (2025-01-14 04:59:42)
  The move is part of the company's "back to Starbucks" strategy as it tries to boost flagging sales.
• TikTok says report of possible sale to Elon Musk 'pure fiction' (2025-01-14 03:54:57)
  The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline.
• TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk 'pure fiction' (2025-01-14 02:53:10)
  The social media platform has repeatedly said that it will not sell its US operation.
• New-build owners claim roof leaks are causing misery (2025-01-14 01:02:29)
  Housebuilder Bellway says it has worked hard to resolve issues reported by residents.
• New-build owners claim roof leaks causing misery (2025-01-14 01:02:29)
  Housebuilder Bellway says it has worked hard to resolve issues reported by residents.
• GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload (2025-01-14 00:09:07)
  Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?
• Over 2,000 new Post Office scandal compensation claims - minister (2025-01-13 23:06:35)
  Former sub-postmasters still waiting for payments have told the government to "get it done".
• Spain plans 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents (2025-01-13 22:42:43)
  The measure is meant to help tackle the country's housing crisis, the prime minister said.
• Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme (2025-01-13 03:25:40)
  The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.
• How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases (2025-01-10 00:17:34)
  Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.
• 'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy (2025-01-09 01:29:15)
  Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.
• Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025 (2025-01-07 00:04:32)
  Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?
• 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.

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