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• Dangers for FOMO mortgage hunters as rates fall (2024-09-13 21:24:55)
  Competition between lenders is intense ahead of the next interest rates decision from the Bank of England.
• Billionaire investor warns of threat to democracy (2024-09-13 21:17:17)
  Ray Dalio says he thinks the probability of civil war in the US is "low but cannot be dismissed".
• Boeing workers strike as they reject 25% pay rise (2024-09-13 20:12:42)
  More than 30,000 workers down tools after union members voted overwhelmingly to back the strike.
• Titanic shipyard may run out of cash within weeks (2024-09-13 16:57:38)
  Trade unions are calling for help to save hundreds of jobs at the historic shipbuilder Harland and & Wolff.
• New US shipping rules target China's Shein and Temu (2024-09-13 16:18:06)
  Shein and Temu have been able to ship packages under $800 to the US without facing tariffs.
• UK accounting giant PwC faces six-month China ban (2024-09-13 11:11:20)
  The firm is being penalised for its role in the failure of property giant Evergrande.
• Boiler maker Worcester Bosch considering job cuts (2024-09-13 11:05:12)
  The company blames a drop in sales, the cost of living and a move towards electrification.
• Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger (2024-09-13 08:06:12)
  Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services.
• Boeing workers strike as 25% pay rise rejected (2024-09-13 07:25:57)
  More than 30,000 workers down tools after union members voted overwhelmingly to back the strike.
• Boeing workers to strike as 25% pay rise rejected (2024-09-13 06:20:01)
  More than 30,000 workers will walk out after union members voted overwhelmingly to back the strike.
• Mayors reveal plan for Manchester-Birmingham line (2024-09-13 05:43:53)
  A private consortium proposes a 50-mile (80km) link after a review commissioned by the regions' mayors.
• Ban on rental bidding wars is on the way - but will it work? (2024-09-13 00:36:44)
  Renter groups say the plans are a positive step but warn more action will be needed to tackle unaffordable rents.
• New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good? (2024-09-12 23:02:19)
  Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.
• Microsoft lays off more gaming staff in new cuts (2024-09-12 14:00:56)
  The Xbox owner announces 650 jobs will go after cutting almost 2,000 earlier this year.
• National debt forecast to treble over next 50 years (2024-09-12 12:10:31)
  An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says.
• Scotland's only oil refinery confirmed to close next year (2024-09-12 11:50:13)
  Petroineos said the closure of Grangemouth was due to it being unable to compete with more modern foreign sites.
• Union wins Tesco 'fire and rehire' battle (2024-09-12 11:30:04)
  The row erupted when Tesco proposed firing staff at some distribution centres and rehiring them on lower pay.
• How are renting and eviction rules changing? (2024-09-12 11:06:22)
  A new law will ban no-fault evictions, limit rent rises and help tenants with children or pets.
• Grangemouth oil refinery confirmed to close next year (2024-09-12 10:15:33)
  Petroineos said the closure of Grangemouth was due to it being unable to compete with more modern sites.
• John Lewis losses halve as Waitrose sales rise (2024-09-12 09:47:23)
  Sales at its department stores fell in what it calls a "challenging market", but revenues at Waitrose grew.
• National debt set to treble over next 50 years, says OBR (2024-09-12 09:41:02)
  An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says.
• Adnams chairman stands down for health reasons (2024-09-12 08:56:38)
  Jonathon Adnams, who was due to leave next year, says he is proud of the company's achievements.
• John Lewis says recovery on track as losses halve (2024-09-12 07:55:33)
  Sales at its department stores fell in what it calls a "challenging market", but revenues at Waitrose grew.
• High Street hit as 38 shops close every day (2024-09-12 07:53:41)
  Chemists, pubs and banks made up half of High Street closures in the first six months of 2024, data suggests.
• How much will AI help in the next pandemic? (2024-09-12 07:47:29)
  Artificial intelligence is now being used to predict and prepare for the next outbreak.
• 'We eat on the floor’: Inside the guesthouse where everyone is homeless (2024-09-12 05:32:25)
  A no-fault evictions ban will come in next summer, but thousands of families are already stuck in limbo.
• 'We have no space to play': The guesthouse where everyone is homeless (2024-09-12 05:32:25)
  A no-fault evictions ban will come in next summer, but thousands of families are already stuck in limbo.
• Banana wine brings sweet taste of success to Malawi farmers (2024-09-12 04:45:12)
  Emily Nkhana shares tips with the BBC on how to make banana wine.
• Boeing boss in last-ditch plea as strike vote looms (2024-09-12 03:39:27)
  New chief executive tells staff that a strike would put the embattled firm's "recovery in jeopardy".
• Boeing boss in last-ditch plea ahead of strike vote (2024-09-12 02:02:07)
  New chief executive tells staff that a strike would put the embattled firm's "recovery in jeopardy".
• Post Office victim criticises government at TV awards (2024-09-12 01:46:24)
  A postmaster portrayed in ITV's Post Office drama says many were still waiting to be paid compensation.
• Data centres as vital as NHS and power grid, government says (2024-09-11 23:08:35)
  Critical national infrastructure status means they will get extra government support during emergencies.
• Banks, chemists and pubs lead High Street closures (2024-09-11 23:05:12)
  Chemists, pubs and banks made up half of High Street closures in the first six months of 2024, data suggests.
• Firm wins trademark case against easyJet owner (2024-09-11 18:08:55)
  The airline's owner says he will appeal against the ruling, which found there was no infringement
• Firm wins trademark case with EasyJet brand owner (2024-09-11 18:08:55)
  The EasyGroup owner says he will appeal against the ruling, which found there was no infringement
• Aim for no-fault eviction ban to be in place by summer (2024-09-11 15:54:12)
  The plans would also ban bidding wars and prevent landlords from blocking tenants on benefits or with children.
• US inflation falls to lowest in over three years (2024-09-11 14:03:46)
  Consumer prices in the US rose 2.5% over the 12 months to August, the slowest pace since February 2021.
• UK government confirms £500m Tata Steel subsidy (2024-09-11 12:08:30)
  Ministers say they have reached "improved deal" to safeguard future of firm's Port Talbot plant.
• Rightmove rejects £5.6bn offer from Murdoch's firm (2024-09-11 11:08:31)
  The property listing website said the offer from its Australian rival was 'wholly opportunistic'.
• Chancellor warns hard decisions ahead in Budget (2024-09-11 10:19:03)
  Rachel Reeves says tough choices will have to be made over tax, spending and welfare.
• UK economy fails to grow for second month in a row (2024-09-11 08:17:48)
  Another month without growth presents a challenge for the new Labour government.
• UK economy fails to grow in July (2024-09-11 06:18:32)
  It comes after no growth in June and despite forecasts of slight growth of 0.2%.
• Iconic firm Campbell Soup set to drop soup from name (2024-09-11 04:35:05)
  Executives at the 155-year old firm plan to change its name to reflect its growing line of products.
• Sony reveals much more expensive and powerful PlayStation 5 Pro (2024-09-10 15:54:09)
  UK gamers will have to shell out £699.99 when the upgraded console launches on 7 November.
• GB News owner buys Spectator magazine for £100m (2024-09-10 14:19:59)
  The right-leaning political magazine has been sold to the the hedge fund tycoon Sir Paul Marshall.
• Apple told to pay Ireland €13bn in tax by EU (2024-09-10 12:08:26)
  The European Court of Justice upheld a 2016 decision that said Apple received unlawful aid from Ireland.
• Apple told to pay €13bn in tax by EU (2024-09-10 09:56:42)
  The European Court of Justice upheld a 2016 decision that said Apple received unlawful aid from Ireland.
• EU court rules Google must pay €2.4bn fine (2024-09-10 09:10:47)
  Google loses its appeal against the fine, handed down for its shopping comparison service.
• Apple told to pay back €13bn in tax by EU (2024-09-10 08:17:40)
  The European Court of Justice upheld a 2016 decision that said Apple received unlawful aid from Ireland.
• Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to back winter fuel cut (2024-09-10 07:54:48)
  Some Labour MPs are uneasy over the move to scrap winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.
• State pension set to rise by £460 next year (2024-09-10 06:13:05)
  The latest figure comes as the government faces a backlash over cutting winter fuel payments for most pensioners.
• Could powerful lasers unlock cheap fusion power? (2024-09-09 23:07:27)
  A Denver-based start-up plans to use powerful lasers to spark a fusion reactor.
• 'Grim' September ahead with 6,000 steel and oil jobs to go (2024-09-09 22:59:57)
  The BBC understands the government is bracing itself for a tough month as workers face losing their jobs
• Apple banks on AI to boost sales of its new iPhone (2024-09-09 21:16:48)
  The firm says its new handset has been built for artificial intelligence as it looks to regain its edge.
• Apple banks on AI to boost sales of new iPhone 16 (2024-09-09 21:16:48)
  The firm says its new handset has been built for artificial intelligence as it looks to regain its edge.
• Reeves urges Labour MPs to back winter fuel cut (2024-09-09 20:45:25)
  Some Labour MPs are uneasy over the move to scrap winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.
• How do the Post Office compensation schemes work? (2024-09-09 18:30:29)
  More than 4,000 people caught up in the Horizon scandal are trying to obtain remuneration for their suffering.
• Ministers set to agree £500m Tata Steel subsidy (2024-09-09 16:03:43)
  Labour ministers will announce they are matching the previous government's commitment for the site.
• EU facing existential risk without investment - report (2024-09-09 15:59:56)
  The long-awaited report paints a bleak picture days ahead of the EU's new top team being confirmed.
• No further pensioner support over winter fuel - No 10 (2024-09-09 15:42:33)
  Some Labour MPs are uneasy over the move to scrap winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.
• Asda workers hold rally as equal pay case begins (2024-09-09 11:49:45)
  The supermarket chain's staff gather to mark the start of an equal pay case involving 60,000 workers.
• Asos shoppers hit out at new £3.95 returns charge (2024-09-09 11:31:21)
  The company said it was introduced a charge for customers with a "frequently high return rate".
• Starmer faces union pressure ahead of winter fuel payment vote (2024-09-09 10:17:53)
  Unite's boss says the government needs to U-turn on plans to cut the payment for millions of pensioners.
• Aldi shoppers trade up to Wagyu steak and brioche buns (2024-09-09 10:01:22)
  The supermarket reveals it made an extra £2.4bn in sales in 2023, despite now facing a slowdown in growth.
• More bus services could come under control of councils (2024-09-09 09:44:56)
  Transport Secretary Louise Haigh promises to deliver a "bus revolution" that will save vital routes.
• Allegations mount against India market regulator (2024-09-09 07:48:41)
  India’s market regulator chief denies most of the allegations, most of them around conflict of interest.
• More bus services could come under control of councils under planned law (2024-09-09 07:46:39)
  Transport Secretary Louise Haigh promises to deliver a "bus revolution" that will save vital routes.
• How much is the winter fuel payment and how can I still claim it? (2024-09-09 07:42:11)
  A row over winter fuel payments exposes issues with unclaimed benefits such as pension credit.
• Aldi shoppers treat themselves as cost pressures ease (2024-09-09 06:15:26)
  Aldi reveals it made an extra £2.4bn in sales in 2023, despite now facing a slowdown in growth.
• Starmer faces union pressure over winter fuel payment cut (2024-09-09 04:00:34)
  Union boss Sharon Graham suggests the government needs to be ''brave enough'' to admit they have made a mistake.
• Boeing offers staff 25% pay hike in bid to avoid strike (2024-09-09 03:53:05)
  The tentative deal comes just days ahead of a possible strike at the plane maker's main factories.
• Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts (2024-09-09 00:04:10)
  An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.
• Google's lucrative ad tech business goes on trial (2024-09-08 23:58:42)
  Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search - now they are coming for its ad tech.
• Councils to take control of local buses under government plan (2024-09-08 23:46:05)
  Transport Secretary Louise Haigh promises to deliver a "bus revolution" that will save vital routes.
• Councils to get control of local buses under government plan (2024-09-08 23:46:05)
  Transport Secretary Louise Haigh promises to deliver a "bus revolution" that will save vital routes.
• More councils to get control of local buses under new law (2024-09-08 23:46:05)
  Transport Secretary Louise Haigh promises to deliver a "bus revolution" that will save vital routes.
• More councils to get control of local buses under planned law (2024-09-08 23:46:05)
  Transport Secretary Louise Haigh promises to deliver a "bus revolution" that will save vital routes.
• Climate change leaves future of Pacific Islands tourism 'highly uncertain' (2024-09-08 23:33:29)
  Tourist sector bosses in the region are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change.
• Union bosses hit out at winter fuel payments cut (2024-09-08 16:58:42)
  Union boss Sharon Graham suggests government needs to be ''brave enough'' to admit they have made a mistake.
• 'Without emergency government fund, I wouldn't be here' (2024-09-08 11:01:46)
  The BBC hears from those who have used the Household Support Fund, which has been extended until April 2025.
• PM defends 'tough decision' over winter fuel cut (2024-09-08 10:17:20)
  The PM says the only way to deliver change is to do "difficult things now", in his first major No 10 interview.
• Chinese giant Chery could build cars in UK (2024-09-07 23:22:29)
  Chery is weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK, according to a senior executive.
• Body Shop's remaining stores rescued from administration (2024-09-07 14:25:33)
  The deal for the cosmetics firm appears to secure the immediate future for remaining staff.
• What is the winter fuel payment and how can I still claim it? (2024-09-06 21:17:20)
  A row over winter fuel payments exposes issues with unclaimed benefits such as pension credit.
• Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested (2024-09-05 23:01:14)
  Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.
• A mega merger aims to reshape India's entertainment landscape (2024-09-05 22:29:55)
  The deal aims to create India's largest entertainment company which will dominate the advertising market.
• AI's solution to the 'cocktail party problem' used in court (2024-09-04 23:03:13)
  The technology has been used to filter out background voices in audio evidence in a US murder case.
• Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry (2024-09-02 23:07:40)
  South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.
• The free childcare now available to working parents (2024-09-02 09:01:29)
  Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months.
• Málaga tourism: 'People feel the city is collapsing' (2024-09-01 23:02:59)
  Protesting locals say hordes of tourists make the city feel like a "theme park".
• UK and EU airports are sticking with 100ml liquid rule - but why? (2024-09-01 09:24:03)
  Air travellers who hoped the era of "tiny toiletries" was nearly over are facing fresh disappointment.
• Will things get worse like Keir Starmer says? (2024-08-30 21:25:24)
  The prime minister says the Autumn Budget will be "painful", so what might be in store?
• Will sustainable aviation fuels take off? (2024-08-30 01:14:43)
  Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?
• Defence firms 'need reassuring' that big orders will be long-term (2024-08-26 06:21:36)
  Western military production has ramped up due to Ukraine, but will it continue after the war ends?
• Have supermarkets reached peak self-scan? (2024-08-25 00:14:09)
  Supermarkets are beginning to question the divisive technology after years of criticism from shoppers.

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