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• Jaguar Land Rover suppliers 'face bankruptcy' due to cyber attack crisis (2025-09-12 21:04:03)
  The government has been urged to "act fast" to protect hundreds of jobs following the cyber attack.
• AstraZeneca pauses £200m Cambridge investment (2025-09-12 20:20:29)
  Its decision comes as the industry says there is a lack of government investment and as the US pressures firms to invest there.
• Hundreds of families to get school uniform cash (2025-09-12 15:57:04)
  More than 1,000 students will be given a £50 uniform voucher, Hull City Council said.
• South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home (2025-09-12 07:46:12)
  Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.
• UK economy saw zero growth in July (2025-09-12 06:12:23)
  The economy failed to grow, official figures show, following a 0.4% expansion in June.
• Butcher makes appeal for customers on social media (2025-09-12 05:05:16)
  A trade association says beef prices are at an historic high and the cost of meat has risen 17%.
• We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists (2025-09-12 05:01:51)
  Steve Reed tells the BBC the government is "absolutely committed" to the pledge, which was in Labour's election manifesto.
• Will the latest iPhone kill off the Sim card? (2025-09-12 04:27:58)
  The iPhone Air will only have an eSIM - will other phone makers also shift away from the familiar - but fiddly - plastic cards?
• South Korea workers detained in US raid head home (2025-09-12 02:27:08)
  It comes as the country's president and Hyundai's chief executive have warned about the impact of the raid.
• US energy chief tells BBC nuclear fusion will soon power the world (2025-09-11 23:02:49)
  AI will soon enable harnessing of the energy that powers the sun and stars, says Chris Wright
• Will farming under solar panels take off? (2025-09-11 23:01:08)
  Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?
• Warner Bros Discovery shares surge on buyout reports (2025-09-11 22:17:29)
  The reported bid would be for a business which includes news network CNN, HBO, and the film studio behind Barbie and Harry Potter.
• Hyundai says opening of raided plant to be delayed (2025-09-11 18:15:58)
  The Korean car maker says many of the arrested workers now want to get back home
• When is the Budget and what might be in it? (2025-09-11 15:00:40)
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.
• How to get out of a customer service 'doom loop' (2025-09-11 14:48:45)
  BBC Breakfast Business Presenter Emma Vardy has these tips for how to get complaints heard - and dealt with - when you're dealing with customer services.
• US inflation rises ahead of key interest rate decision (2025-09-11 14:05:50)
  The pace of price rises ticked up as focus turns to the next move by the US Federal Reserve.
• Jaguar Land Rover shutdown extended to next week (2025-09-11 12:17:31)
  Staff in Solihull, Halewood and Wolverhampton have been told not to come into work until Monday.
• John Lewis losses grow on packaging and job costs (2025-09-11 12:12:21)
  The owner of the eponymous department store and Waitrose expects the business to return to profit.
• John Lewis losses nearly triple to £88m (2025-09-11 12:12:21)
  The owner of the eponymous department store and Waitrose expects the business to return to profit.
• The group helping cut fuel bills for those in need (2025-09-11 08:47:01)
  The co-operative provide and fit free door curtains, draught excluders, LED bulbs and more to homes.
• Blow for UK drugs sector as Merck scraps £1bn expansion (2025-09-11 07:29:33)
  The firm, known as MSD in Europe, said there has been a lack of investment in life sciences.
• US pharma giant Merck scraps £1bn UK expansion (2025-09-11 06:00:14)
  The firm, known as MSD in Europe, said there has been a lack of investment in life sciences.
• Grant of £160k to help vulnerable people (2025-09-11 05:08:39)
  Plymouth City Council says the £160,000 grant is for non-profit groups to help people this winter.
• Firms will hesitate to invest in US after raid - S Korea president (2025-09-11 03:31:50)
  More than 300 South Koreans who were arrested in the raid are due to return home on Friday.
• 'We are playing with fire': Fears persist over battery storage (2025-09-10 23:03:51)
  More battery energy storage facilities are needed around the world, but fire risks remain.
• Ministers must do more on Lifetime Isa reform, say MPs (2025-09-10 23:01:18)
  The Treasury Committee says the complex product, used by first-time buyers, needs an overhaul.
• Larry Ellison briefly tops Elon Musk as world's richest person (2025-09-10 20:55:26)
  The Oracle cofounder's wealth temporarily overtook Musk's fortune, propelled by an AI boom.
• Larry Ellison briefly becomes world's richest person (2025-09-10 20:55:26)
  The Oracle cofounder's wealth temporarily overtook Musk's fortune, propelled by an AI boom.
• Major pharma firm scraps £1bn UK expansion (2025-09-10 20:34:28)
  MSD, also known as Merck, says it will move its research to the US and cut more than 100 UK jobs.
• Klarna hits $19bn value in Wall Street debut (2025-09-10 20:08:12)
  The buy-now, pay-later firm raises nearly $1.4bn as its shares start trading publicly.
• Klarna valued at $19bn in debut on Wall Street (2025-09-10 20:08:12)
  The buy-now, pay-later firm raises nearly $1.4bn as its shares start trading publicly.
• US watchdog launches review into economic data collection (2025-09-10 17:24:53)
  The move follows White House criticism of the Bueau of Labor Statistics.
• Larry Ellison overtakes Elon Musk as world's richest person (2025-09-10 16:20:35)
  The Oracle cofounder's wealth has overtaken Musk's fortune, propelled by an AI boom.
• Primark-owner shares sink after consumer spending warning (2025-09-10 15:23:09)
  Shoppers are concerned about rising inflation, said George Weston, chief executive of ABF, the owner of Primark.
• Samantha Cameron's fashion label Cefinn to shut (2025-09-10 14:04:13)
  The womenswear brand says higher costs and tough trading conditions have taken their toll.
• Jaguar Land Rover admits hackers may have taken data (2025-09-10 13:43:57)
  The car-maker previously said there was no evidence that customers information had been taken.
• Samantha Cameron's fashion label Cefinn to close down (2025-09-10 12:03:54)
  The womenswear brand says higher costs and tough trading conditions have taken their toll.
• Weleda launches inquiry into Nazi camp skin test claims (2025-09-10 11:10:07)
  A new study alleges the skincare brand's product was used for human experiments by a Nazi doctor.
• How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut (2025-09-10 11:09:17)
  The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.
• Strongbow and Jägermeister pull ads after watchdog probe (2025-09-10 10:51:01)
  The social media ads were withdrawn after complaints over the way they presented their alcoholic drinks were upheld.
• Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs (2025-09-10 07:57:25)
  The Danish firm, which also produces Wegovy, has warned of increased pressure from "knock-off" drugs.
• Rise in number of people facing hunger in the UK (2025-09-10 07:51:35)
  More than 14.1 million people experienced food insecurity last year, warns the Trussell Trust.
• Almost half of homes have never switched from Power NI (2025-09-10 07:40:20)
  The Utility Regulator has previously urged more customers to shop around for the best deal.
• S Korea workers detained in US may see return home delayed (2025-09-10 07:31:22)
  They were originally expected to leave the US at about 14:30 local time (18:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
• Trump lobbies EU for 100% tariffs on China and India to pressure Putin (2025-09-10 07:03:02)
  The US President wants to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin to halt the war in Ukraine.
• Charity donates school uniforms worth £3,000 (2025-09-10 05:41:10)
  Family Voice Peterborough said it "wanted to help alleviate the costs" of buying uniform.
• Send charity supported '8,000 people' in August (2025-09-10 05:39:11)
  It says it has seen one of the "busiest summers" since it launched 15 years ago.
• Send charity 'supported 8,000 people' in August (2025-09-10 05:39:11)
  It says it has seen one of the "busiest summers" since it launched 15 years ago.
• Seven-year-old fundraiser incredible says charity (2025-09-10 05:22:34)
  Ophelia has raised £2,500 for Jersey food poverty charity Caring Cooks.
• Seven-year-old fundraiser incredible, says charity (2025-09-10 05:22:34)
  Ophelia has raised £2,500 for Jersey charity Caring Cooks and is nominated for a BBC award.
• South Korean workers detained in US set to head home (2025-09-10 05:20:00)
  It comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to meet South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun.
• Judge temporarily blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor Cook (2025-09-10 03:56:19)
  It's a setback for the White House in an unprecedented legal battle over the central bank's independence.
• Trump temporarily blocked from firing Fed governor (2025-09-10 03:56:19)
  The judge's ruling is a win for the US Federal Reserve following criticism by the president.
• Trump calls on EU to pressure Putin with 100% tariffs on China and India (2025-09-10 03:46:02)
  The US president made the demand during a meeting between US and EU officials on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the talks.
• Meta covered up potential child harms, whistleblowers claim (2025-09-10 02:05:05)
  Meta denies the allegations and described the "claims at the heart" of the Senate hearing as "nonsense".
• Tesco to Victoria's Secret: India's booming back-offices worry about rising trade barriers (2025-09-10 01:06:08)
  Many global firms are at an inflection point, as they face the heat of nationalism from their home countries.
• Contactless card payments could become unlimited and £100 cap scrapped (2025-09-09 23:10:59)
  Card providers would be allowed to set their own contactless card payment limit, under the regulator's plans.
• Contactless card payments could become unlimited (2025-09-09 23:10:59)
  Card providers would be allowed to set their own contactless card payment limit, under the regulator's plans.
• Reeves tightens departmental spending ahead of budget (2025-09-09 22:00:37)
  Ahead of the Autumn budget, the chancellor is limiting access to the Treasury's emergency funds.
• Reeves clamps down on emergency funds for ministers (2025-09-09 22:00:37)
  Ahead of the Autumn budget, the chancellor is limiting access to the Treasury's emergency funds.
• Supreme Court to decide if Trump's global tariffs are legal (2025-09-09 21:54:00)
  It will amount to the biggest test of Trump's presidential authority and his signature economic policy.
• Business chiefs urge Trump to ease up on immigration crackdown after Georgia raid (2025-09-09 18:51:27)
  The president's pledge to restore jobs to American workers is running into conflict with other economic goals.
• Business chiefs urge Trump to ease up on immigration crackdown after Hyundai raid (2025-09-09 18:51:27)
  The president's pledge to restore jobs to American workers is running into conflict with other economic goals.
• More Tube disruption as RMT union talks collapse (2025-09-09 16:42:43)
  RMT workers on the London are continuing their walk out in a bid for better pay and conditions.
• US created 911,000 fewer jobs than thought in year to March (2025-09-09 16:19:18)
  The weaker-then-expected figure bolstered concerns about the health of the world's largest economy.
• Deodorant firm sorry after 'itchy, burning armpits' claims (2025-09-09 16:04:19)
  Mitchum said a change in the manufacturing process had affected some of its roll-on products after users complained of soreness.
• Jaguar Land Rover in daily talks with government as shutdown continues (2025-09-09 14:52:30)
  The firm has been unable to operate its production lines for more than a week due to the shutdown.
• Car finance compensation should be paid next year (2025-09-09 11:24:18)
  Millions of motorists are in line for payouts after being mis-sold loans to buy new and used cars.
• Farmers feel abandoned as thousands of contracts cut (2025-09-09 05:19:43)
  According to a Freedom of Information request, 5,830 Countryside Stewardship agreements will end.
• Badenoch 'worried' UK may need IMF bailout (2025-09-09 03:24:12)
  The Conservative leader tells the BBC the UK could be forced to go "cap in hand" unless the government delivers a plan for economic growth.
• Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests (2025-09-09 01:51:11)
  Thousands had taken to the streets demanding that the government lift the ban and tackle corruption.
• Ferrari chair to do community service over tax case (2025-09-08 23:36:20)
  John Elkann and two of his siblings will pay €183m to settle an Italian inheritance tax dispute.
• Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic (2025-09-08 23:07:35)
  Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.
• Vape ban isn't working, says waste firm boss (2025-09-08 23:06:13)
  Millions of vapes are being thrown away incorrectly despite the ban, causing chaos, says Biffa.
• Murdochs reach deal in succession battle over media empire (2025-09-08 21:45:08)
  Lachlan Murdoch will retain control the conservative Fox and News Corp empire under the deal.
• How the massive immigration raid at a Georgia car plant unfolded (2025-09-08 21:02:33)
  Nearly 500 workers - most of them South Korean nationals - were seized in an immigration raid on a large Korean car plant in the US state of Georgia.
• Free school uniform shop moves to cope with demand (2025-09-08 18:45:33)
  Second Chance says it has a bigger store after being "inundated" with parents asking for support.
• Londoners turn to bikes and buses in Tube strike (2025-09-08 18:35:50)
  Members of the RMT union are staging a walkout until Thursday over terms and conditions.
• Mirror and Express owner to cut over 300 jobs (2025-09-08 18:10:32)
  Reach tells staff it plans to share content across its papers and put a "new focus" on digital subscriptions.
• Jaguar Land Rover extends shutdown after cyber attack (2025-09-08 14:43:12)
  The carmaker says it is working around the clock to restart its networks safely following the attack.
• Government must deliver workers' rights bill in full, says TUC (2025-09-08 13:27:25)
  The call comes amid fears the bill would be watered down as some of its key backers left the cabinet.
• Ministers dismiss calls to remove tax from food (2025-09-08 12:31:51)
  A petition is seeking the removal of the Goods and Services Tax of 5% from food items.
• 'It's getting harder and harder to run a pub' (2025-09-08 12:05:34)
  A landlady is calling for government help for the hospitality sector.
• 'Tariffs are costing my business $100,000 a month' (2025-09-08 11:57:20)
  The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.
• The US factory spending $100,000 a month more due to tariffs (2025-09-08 11:57:20)
  The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.
• UK launches defence growth strategy to try to boost jobs (2025-09-08 09:35:41)
  The government anticipates that up to 50,000 new defence jobs could be created by 2035.
• 'The Tube strike will cost me hundreds of pounds a day' (2025-09-08 07:37:35)
  Businesses affected by the London Underground industrial action speak about the problems they face.
• Bob's pub shuts after 125 years (2025-09-08 06:58:12)
  Landlord Graham Matthews claims young people no longer frequent pubs.
• Spurs 'not for sale' as owner rejects approaches (2025-09-08 03:17:28)
  Board says club's owner has "unequivocally rejected" two expressions of interest in buying it.
• Spurs 'not for sale' as owner rejects buyout interest (2025-09-08 03:17:28)
  Board says club's owner has "unequivocally rejected" two expressions of interest in buying it.
• The Caribbean islands battling the region's 'highest murder rate' (2025-09-07 23:41:57)
  Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular high-end tourist destination, is beset with violent crime.
• In US town hoping for revival, Trump's tariffs put to test (2025-09-07 23:38:33)
  The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.
• South Korean worker tells BBC of panic and confusion during Hyundai ICE raid (2025-09-07 23:14:55)
  Some 400 US agents took part in the immigration raid on the Hyundai facility, detaining hundreds of workers, many South Korean nationals.
• South Korean worker tells BBC of panic during US immigration raid at Hyundai plant (2025-09-07 23:14:55)
  Some 400 US agents took part in the immigration raid on the Hyundai facility, detaining hundreds of workers, many South Korean nationals.
• Unions warn government not to water down workers' rights bill (2025-09-07 18:20:19)
  The TUC has urged the government to "stay on course" in delivering its employment rights bill - a major shake-up of workers' rights.
• Market ructions and cabinet reshuffles will help shape Reeves' Budget (2025-09-07 00:12:49)
  OBR spreadsheets, bond markets, and backbench unhappiness on cuts will all influence the chancellor's thinking.
• Funding extension for school holiday club scheme (2025-09-06 11:04:04)
  The government is funding another three years of the Time2Move programme for children.
• Woman's online shopping at work not sackable offence, judge rules (2025-09-05 18:41:52)
  A woman has been awarded more than £14,000 after a tribunal ruled she had been unfairly dismissed.
• Online shopping at work not sackable offence, judge rules (2025-09-05 17:34:50)
  A woman has been awarded more than £14,000 after a tribunal ruled she had been unfairly dismissed.
• Google fined €2.95bn by EU for abusing advertising dominance (2025-09-05 16:56:21)
  The Commission said competitors faced higher costs and reduced revenues as a result.
• Hundreds of South Koreans detained in massive ICE raid at Hyundai plant (2025-09-05 16:13:21)
  Most of the 475 arrested were from South Korea, leading the country to call the raid an unjust infringement of people's rights.
• Power NI raise electricity tariffs for second time in a year (2025-09-05 14:14:29)
  Gas prices will be dropping by over 8% in some areas while all Power NI electricity customers face a 4% increase.
• US jobs market weakens further in August (2025-09-05 14:12:55)
  Employers in the US added just 22,000 jobs in August, raising concern about the health of the world's largest economy.
• US job market weakens further in August, raising fears over economy (2025-09-05 14:12:55)
  Employers added just 22,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%.
• Tesla proposes $1tn award for Musk if he hits targets (2025-09-05 13:53:38)
  The car firm boss's enormous pay package depends on him hitting sky-high targets.
• South Koreans detained in ICE raid at Hyundai electric vehicle site in Georgia (2025-09-05 13:41:16)
  The raid has sparked an angry response from South Korea which called it an unjust infringement of people's rights.
• Troubled beauty chain Bodycare to close 32 stores (2025-09-05 13:21:48)
  About 450 jobs will also go after the value chain said it was making losses as costs continue to rise.
• Martin Lewis: Act now to save on your energy bills (2025-09-05 11:36:28)
  Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.
• Mixed picture for energy bills as SSE and Power NI confirm price changes (2025-09-05 10:24:45)
  Gas prices will be dropping by over 8% in some areas while all Power NI electricity customers face a 4% increase.
• Sunny weather and football boosted retail sales in July (2025-09-05 06:20:20)
  Sales volumes rose by a stronger-than-expected 0.6% in July, official statistics show.
• UK's first foodbank marks 25 years (2025-09-05 05:24:03)
  The Trussell Trust opened its first location in Salisbury in 2000 and now has 1,400 locations.
• Lululemon shares slide as tariffs and weaker sales take their toll (2025-09-05 04:54:17)
  The athleisure company also faces rising competition from copycats and other sportwear brands.
• Lululemon squeezed by tariffs and weaker sales (2025-09-05 04:54:17)
  The athleisure giant's shares fell more than 15% after the firm cut its earnings outlook.
• Mark Zuckerberg - no, not that one - sues Facebook for account shutdowns (2025-09-05 02:22:38)
  The Facebook founder's namesake in Indiana says he has lost business because his social accounts keep getting shut.
• Trump signs order to cut tariffs on Japanese cars to 15% (2025-09-05 02:05:58)
  The formalisation of a deal that was announced in July eases uncertainty for Japan's motor industry giants.
• Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China (2025-09-04 23:19:09)
  Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest in trade with China from exporters.
• The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking (2025-09-04 23:01:17)
  Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?
• Rosyth shipyard expected to win £1bn Danish navy contract (2025-09-04 22:08:28)
  The Babcock shipyard in Rosyth is finalising a deal to build up to four Type 31 frigates for the Danish navy.
• Jaguar Land Rover staff to stay at home in cyber attack fallout (2025-09-04 18:45:00)
  The company continues the complex work of restoring its systems after the cyber attack on the weekend.
• Short guide to saving money for freshers - by students (2025-09-04 09:24:23)
  Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.
• London Tube strike: All you need to know (2025-09-04 08:56:31)
  London Underground services are set to face disruption from Sunday to Thursday.
• Lack of charging facilities a 'barrier' for electric lorries (2025-09-03 23:01:15)
  Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed.
• How oil has brought Russia, China and India closer (2025-09-02 08:28:59)
  Russia's Vladimir Putin met China's and India's leaders in Tianjin in a show of solidarity.
• Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11 (2025-09-02 05:00:00)
  Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.
• Will drones deliver your next hot food order? (2025-09-01 23:05:14)
  A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.
• How sheer luck made this tiny Caribbean island millions from its web address (2025-09-01 01:42:59)
  Anguilla has the internet domain .ai and is earning a fortune selling the address to tech firms.
• Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico (2025-08-28 23:03:41)
  Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens
• Fewer Music Shops on UK High Streets (2025-08-26 13:03:04)
  The number of places to buy instruments has declined, as customers move online
• Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40 (2025-08-26 09:24:58)
  He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.
• How to stop AI agents going rogue (2025-08-26 06:59:49)
  Agentic AI is taking decisions and acting on behalf of users, but how to stop that going wrong?
• Climate change pushing winemakers to blend wines from different years (2025-08-24 23:38:54)
  Non-vintage still wine is now increasingly being made in response to more challenging weather.
• Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times (2025-08-20 23:04:51)
  PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?
• 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?
• The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan (2025-05-18 21:55:21)
  An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

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