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• Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs (2026-01-28 03:19:23)
  The message was apparently sent in error hours before workers were expecting thousands of job cuts to be announced.
• UPS to cut 30,000 jobs as it moves away from Amazon (2026-01-28 02:26:41)
  The parcel delivery giant says it is cutting back on low-profit deliveries for the online retailer.
• EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee (2026-01-28 00:07:18)
  The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than £5.99 meant the claim was not misleading.
• Vulnerable missing out on benefits due to online tool (2026-01-28 00:06:29)
  Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners.
• AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns (2026-01-28 00:01:19)
  Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s.
• Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans (2026-01-27 23:22:22)
  The BBC's White House correspondent Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.
• Vets may have to publish prices of common pet treatments (2026-01-27 22:30:20)
  The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate.
• Madeleine the boring machine poised for new HS2 tunnel (2026-01-27 20:30:27)
  The high speed rail line from Birmingham will be extended from west London to Euston station.
• TikTok US pushes back on claims it is censoring content (2026-01-27 17:53:26)
  Thousands of people claim political content is being suppressed after the US operation was spun off.
• TikTok settles just before social media addiction trial to begin (2026-01-27 17:31:54)
  Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, and YouTube parent Google.
• Construction begins on HS2 tunnel from west London to Euston (2026-01-27 15:50:56)
  The first of two boring machines was switched on in west London on Tuesday.
• Guernsey inflation continues to slow, figures show (2026-01-27 15:32:01)
  Annual inflation in Guernsey sees a drop of 1.2% on the year before, according to latest figures.
• Pubs given support package after business rates backlash (2026-01-27 15:20:18)
  Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson says the three-year aid is worth £1,650 for the average pub.
• Revolution bars owner shuts 21 venues, with 591 jobs lost (2026-01-27 15:16:51)
  Despite the closures, administrators for The Revel Collective also agree deals to secure 41 sites and 1,582 jobs.
• Revolution bars owner shuts 21 venues and cuts 591 jobs (2026-01-27 15:16:51)
  Despite the closures, administrators for The Revel Collective have secured 41 sites and 1,582 jobs.
• India and EU announce 'mother of all trade deals' (2026-01-27 12:23:54)
  The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.
• California probes US TikTok over claims it censors anti-Trump content (2026-01-27 11:41:50)
  Thousands of people claim political content is being suppressed after a deal to spin off the US version of the app was signed last week.
• Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues (2026-01-27 10:46:37)
  Nearly 50 MPs have written to the chancellor calling for music venues to be exempted from a hike in business rates.
• Parental leave system 'not equal for all families' (2026-01-27 09:38:39)
  Families should have parental leave access and single parents should have more help, a report says.
• India and EU announce landmark trade deal (2026-01-27 08:16:58)
  The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.
• Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders (2026-01-27 08:07:09)
  The reforms for England and Wales will be published in a draft bill, which will be introduced later.
• Cap for ground rent in England and Wales announced (2026-01-27 07:12:45)
  Ground rents will be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders in England and Wales, the prime minister has announced.
• Winter shelter sees highest demand in years (2026-01-27 06:31:09)
  Northampton Hope Centre staff say people who need the shelter could be turned away by next week.
• Change aims to make credit card access 'simpler' (2026-01-27 06:13:01)
  A legal loophole stopping islanders apply for credit cards has been removed by the States.
• Photo project to highlight effect of fuel poverty (2026-01-27 06:05:46)
  Citiziens Advice Shropshire is working with Aston University on the exhibition project.
• Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions (2026-01-27 05:37:52)
  Under the plan, access to Meta platforms' core services would remain free to use.
• Meta to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp (2026-01-27 04:45:59)
  Under the plan, access to the platforms' core services would remain free to use.
• Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25% (2026-01-27 00:52:19)
  Trump has accused Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal that was reached last year.
• Can India be a player in the computer chip industry? (2026-01-27 00:05:55)
  India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
• Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims (2026-01-27 00:01:49)
  Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok's owner ByteDance and YouTube parent Google.
• NI to become first in the UK to introduce graduated driving licences (2026-01-27 00:01:23)
  The new rules will be introduced in October and are described as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.
• Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims (2026-01-27 00:00:37)
  Passengers accuse carriers of "confusing" them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.
• Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced (2026-01-26 23:28:21)
  The government has not confirmed what the cap will be, but campaigners have said they believe £250 a year is likely.
• US government invests $1.6bn for stake in rare earths firm (2026-01-26 19:14:27)
  The deal is the Trump administration's latest attempt to reduce its reliance on China.
• TikTok apologises after thousands in US report issues (2026-01-26 18:43:43)
  The new US owners of the video streaming app attributed its issues to a data centre power outage.
• Revolution Bars to enter administration with 2,200 jobs at risk (2026-01-26 17:19:13)
  The pub and bar group has blamed government policy for its issues as it searches for a buyer.
• Over 700,000 graduates out of work and claiming benefits, analysis suggests (2026-01-26 16:03:08)
  The government says it has commissioned a review into "what's holding the younger generation back".
• Ryanair fares to rise as passenger numbers forecast to surge (2026-01-26 12:46:42)
  The airline says it expects fares to increase by up to 9% as passenger numbers grow this year.
• EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes (2026-01-26 12:31:41)
  The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.
• Tanker crash captain denies falling asleep (2026-01-26 12:28:32)
  Vladimir Motin denies gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the North Sea crash.
• Two charities get £300k to support older residents (2026-01-26 10:31:24)
  Independent Age has given £149,997 to Citizens Advice Swale and £150,000 to Age UK East Sussex.
• Ryanair to raise fares after profits dip amid Italy fine (2026-01-26 10:00:32)
  The airline says it expects fares to go up by at least 8% as passenger numbers grow this year.
• Ryanair profits fall after anti-competition fine (2026-01-26 09:01:03)
  Despite the setback, the budget airline said it expected passenger numbers to grow this year.
• Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports (2026-01-26 06:49:21)
  Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
• 'Low pay and boredom led me to get a secret second job' (2026-01-26 06:46:30)
  Imtiaz had a public sector job but said the pay was low, he took another job in the private sector.
• Food project to 'sneak' kidney beans into diets (2026-01-26 06:13:27)
  It is an addition to Hearth Earth's surplus curry offer, which it serves in five locations across Oxford.
• Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally (2026-01-26 01:02:44)
  Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.
• Davey says war bonds would help to speed up UK defence spending (2026-01-25 15:17:19)
  Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would give the public an opportunity to "support patriotically our defence".
• Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools? (2026-01-25 02:32:25)
  Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.
• Let public buy war bonds to raise £20bn for defence, say Lib Dems (2026-01-25 02:12:17)
  Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would "give ordinary people the opportunity to contribute to Britain's security".
• Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits (2026-01-25 01:11:19)
  With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?
• Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it 'makes a deal with China' (2026-01-24 22:10:33)
  It comes as tensions appear to have escalated between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
• 'People are often in despair - we see it in their eyes' (2026-01-24 12:46:44)
  Charity the Message Trust said the shop was formed in response to "desperate need".
• 'Incredible' response for kids clothes swap shop (2026-01-24 07:17:09)
  Since launching, the scheme in Eynsham has supported 240 families in Oxfordshire.
• Are things going to get better for your finances? (2026-01-24 02:37:45)
  As Sir Keir Starmer makes the cost of living a government priority, we unpack the impact on family finances.
• Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal claim (2026-01-23 19:25:13)
  Lee Castleton is taking legal action against his former employer over the Horizon IT scandal.
• 1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year? (2026-01-23 17:10:24)
  Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.
• Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford (2026-01-23 14:34:22)
  Tony's quest to build connection soon spirals into isolation, addiction and mistrust...
• What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users? (2026-01-23 14:21:54)
  While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.
• Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to help UK police over driving offences (2026-01-23 12:45:43)
  The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.
• Trump says Greenland framework includes mineral rights. What minerals does the island have? (2026-01-23 12:39:51)
  Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
• Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have? (2026-01-23 12:39:51)
  Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
• Free air fryers to help people cook more healthily (2026-01-23 10:38:47)
  Meir Matters previously taught people how to use slow cookers - which they could then take home.
• Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid container limit (2026-01-23 09:08:37)
  Heathrow says it has become the biggest airport to scrap the 100ml limit on liquid containers.
• Demand for online jewellery boosts December retail sales (2026-01-23 08:19:05)
  Sales rose by more than expected, but it remained a difficult festive period for many retailers.
• US-TikTok deal: A new reality for China's tech champions? (2026-01-23 08:08:54)
  It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.
• The rollercoaster years that led to the US-TikTok deal (2026-01-23 08:08:54)
  It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.
• Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions? (2026-01-23 07:28:55)
  TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.
• Award-winning restaurant to close amid rising costs (2026-01-23 06:20:55)
  The Ollerod will close its kitchen from March, blaming rising costs for food, staff and utilities.
• TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business (2026-01-23 05:17:48)
  The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner didn't sell its business in America.
• AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur (2026-01-23 00:02:43)
  The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.
• Botched insulation scheme was 'doomed to fail', say MPs (2026-01-23 00:01:43)
  Installers should be investigated by the Serious Fraud Office, an influential parliamentary committee has said.
• Retired civil servants left in pension limbo (2026-01-23 00:01:15)
  Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator.
• Trump sues JPMorgan for $5bn over account closure after Capitol riot (2026-01-22 20:43:52)
  JPMorgan Chase the lawsuit has "no merit" and the bank "does not close accounts for political or religious reasons".
• Two charged after funeral firm collapse hit 46,000 (2026-01-22 12:58:27)
  About 46,000 customers lost thousands of pounds when Safe Hands Plans Ltd collapsed in 2022.
• Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show (2026-01-22 10:43:48)
  More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.
• Significant fall in government borrowing in December, figures show (2026-01-22 08:51:46)
  More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.
• Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink (2026-01-22 03:15:27)
  Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.
• Trump credit card plan would be a 'disaster', JP Morgan boss warns (2026-01-22 01:09:38)
  Jamie Dimon said Donald Trump's interest rate cap proposal would restrict Americans' access to credit.
• Trump says 'framework of a future deal' discussed on Greenland as he backs off tariffs threat (2026-01-22 01:03:26)
  At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.
• How tiny Slovakia became a car making heavyweight (2026-01-22 00:00:19)
  The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.
• How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker (2026-01-22 00:00:19)
  The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.
• Trump says he has 'framework' of a Greenland deal as he drops Europe tariffs threat (2026-01-21 23:05:53)
  At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.
• Decision on Manchester-London 'ghost train' was uninformed, regulator admits (2026-01-21 19:37:45)
  The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing "critical points" when it made a decision.
• Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos (2026-01-21 19:22:59)
  Faisal Islam said there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.
• Supreme Court sceptical of Trump firing of Lisa Cook (2026-01-21 18:04:17)
  One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could "shatter" Federal Reserve independence.
• EU suspends approval of US trade deal (2026-01-21 16:55:22)
  The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
• Next buys shoe chain Russell & Bromley but 33 shops at risk (2026-01-21 12:45:36)
  The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next's £2.5m pound offer.
• Free holiday swimming for thousands of children (2026-01-21 12:29:59)
  Wiltshire's scheme is open to all primary and secondary school pupils who receive free school meals.
• Ryanair boss thanks Elon Musk for 'boost' in ticket sales after online row (2026-01-21 11:38:11)
  Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days, but the airline executive says it's helping lift sales
• UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed (2026-01-21 10:51:01)
  It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.
• Are UK interest rates expected to fall again? (2026-01-21 10:09:29)
  The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
• Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them? (2026-01-21 09:57:22)
  The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
• UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills (2026-01-21 09:00:06)
  The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
• Council offers funerals at 'affordable price' (2026-01-21 08:17:38)
  The council says it has launched a new website to promote its own lower-cost funeral options.
• UK inflation rises to 3.4%, driven by tobacco and airfares (2026-01-21 07:19:50)
  It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February .
• Demand for second-hand school uniform store surges (2026-01-21 06:21:49)
  The council-run store in the Queensgate Centre supports about 100 families a week, organisers say.
• Community warm space a 'lifeline' for the lonely (2026-01-21 06:08:50)
  The Somerset centre is described as a 'vital safety net' offering people a warm and safe venue.
• Global markets on alert as Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal (2026-01-21 02:12:03)
  The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
• Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial (2026-01-21 00:17:01)
  TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
• Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them? (2026-01-21 00:00:42)
  The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
• Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim (2026-01-21 00:00:38)
  Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.
• Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators (2026-01-21 00:00:33)
  Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.
• Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC (2026-01-20 23:43:38)
  Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.
• Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall (2026-01-20 22:45:57)
  The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
• Spat deepens between Elon Musk and Ryanair's O'Leary (2026-01-20 22:08:15)
  Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days
• Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming? (2026-01-20 00:00:11)
  A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
• Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores? (2026-01-19 12:52:11)
  With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.
• 'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland (2026-01-19 10:26:30)
  The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
• Panorama (2026-01-19 06:00:00)
  Are regulators doing enough to protect us from getting into debt?
• Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now (2026-01-16 12:25:19)
  Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.
• How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths (2026-01-16 01:08:55)
  India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
• 'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving (2026-01-16 00:04:26)
  AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
• The Bottom Line (2026-01-15 12:30:00)
  Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.
• Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big? (2026-01-14 00:07:50)
  Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
• Why are more bosses sharing the top job? (2026-01-13 00:01:51)
  More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
• Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers (2026-01-12 00:02:08)
  Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
• 'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices (2026-01-11 01:58:29)
  Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
• The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse (2026-01-11 01:26:18)
  There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
• Excel: The software that's hard to quit (2026-01-09 00:07:59)
  Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
• How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026 (2026-01-08 00:00:40)
  Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
• How the new road safety measures could affect you (2026-01-07 15:37:07)
  The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
• How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis (2026-01-02 00:53:13)
  Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
• Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness (2025-12-30 04:04:25)
  The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
• The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool (2025-12-23 00:04:45)
  Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
• Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market (2025-12-22 01:05:38)
  The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
• Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? (2025-11-29 15:14:47)
  Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
• Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? (2025-11-25 00:00:03)
  Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
• The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis (2025-11-21 08:03:37)
  Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
• The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high (2025-10-22 06:58:17)
  Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

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