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• 'Elon Musk has made me embarrassed to drive my Tesla now' (2023-01-29 00:10:17)
  Elon Musk was once hailed as the secret to Tesla's success. Now he's one of its problems.
• Flybe administration: Scramble to change plans after airline ceases trading (2023-01-28 15:22:13)
  The airline said it was ceasing trading and cancelling all flights, affecting 75,000 passengers.
• Flybe: Regional carrier ceases trading and cancels all flights (2023-01-28 05:10:32)
  The airline said in a statement that it had ceased trading and that all flights had been cancelled.
• Adani Group: Fortune of Asia's richest man hit by fraud claims (2023-01-27 16:54:23)
  A report of fraud has sparked a mass sell-off in businesses led by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.
• Rolls-Royce is a burning platform, claims new boss (2023-01-27 16:22:19)
  Tufan Erginbilgic told staff they faced their "last chance" to turn the engineering company around.
• Jeremy Hunt says significant tax cuts in Budget unlikely (2023-01-27 14:26:37)
  The chancellor, who outlined a growth plan, says there will be little room for cuts in March.
• Plans for more banking hubs as branches close (2023-01-27 13:31:22)
  In total, 38 of these shared branches have been announced so far, but only four have opened.
• Call to scrap late-filing penalties for non-taxpayers (2023-01-27 13:15:56)
  Those on the lowest incomes are being hit hardest by tax penalties, a non-profit says.
• HS2 will run through to London Euston, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says (2023-01-27 13:00:38)
  This follows reports that rising costs could mean the rail link might stop in the suburbs of west London.
• Jeremy Hunt says significant tax cuts in Budget 'unlikely' (2023-01-27 13:00:15)
  The chancellor, who outlined a growth plan, says there will be little room for cuts in March.
• Job risk as Shell considers quitting energy market (2023-01-27 12:04:23)
  The Coventry-based firm said tough market conditions had forced a review of the business.
• Warning to 100 funeral directors over price lists (2023-01-27 11:45:18)
  Businesses could be named and shamed for flouting rules but critics say the those rules need strengthening.
• Jeremy Hunt prioritises cutting inflation, not tax (2023-01-27 10:58:47)
  The chancellor's speech, ahead of the March Budget, reiterated plans to help growth by halving inflation.
• Jeremy Hunt to set out plan for growth as criticism mounts (2023-01-27 09:06:08)
  It will be scrutinised by businesses who claim the government has no long-term plan for the economy.
• Most bosses want staff back in offices says Tony Danker (2023-01-27 06:04:28)
  Tony Danker, director-general of the CBI, says most bosses 'secretly' want workers to return.
• Bosses secretly want staff back in office, says CBI's Tony Danker (2023-01-27 06:04:28)
  The head of the business lobby group claims the world of work has "gone crazy" since the pandemic.
• LVMH: Luxury giant's sales soar despite China losses (2023-01-27 05:34:24)
  LVMH - owner of brands including Moët and Louis Vuitton - saw strong sales despite losses in China.
• HS2 may not run through to central London - report (2023-01-27 03:29:39)
  The government says it is committed to delivering the rail line to Manchester amid rising costs.
• Cost of living: How onions became a luxury in the Philippines (2023-01-27 00:49:14)
  The staple ingredient has become a symbol of the country's rising cost of living.
• Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industry (2023-01-27 00:07:49)
  A revival of hemp cultivation in Portugal has spurred the use of hemp blocks in construction.
• Warning over risky electric blankets sold online (2023-01-27 00:05:18)
  The consumer rights group Which? found products being sold online that could cause electric shocks.
• Mobile phone fraud: 'They stole £22,500 using my banking app' (2023-01-27 00:02:28)
  Banks are being caught off guard by the growing threat of mobile phone fraud, says charity the Fraud Advisory Panel.
• Hundreds of thousands paying wrong tax fines (2023-01-27 00:01:10)
  Those on the lowest incomes are being hit hardest by tax penalties, a non-profit says.
• Hunt to set out plan for growth as criticism mounts (2023-01-26 22:58:52)
  It will be scrutinised by businesses who claim the government has no long-term plan for the economy.
• 737 Max crashes: Boeing says not guilty to fraud charge (2023-01-26 17:28:38)
  Relatives of those who died when two Boeing 737 Max aircraft crashed are trying to reopen a settlement.
• Transpennine Express boss apologises for poor services (2023-01-26 17:01:02)
  The head of Transpennine Express admits services have not been good enough in recent months.
• US economic growth stronger than expected (2023-01-26 15:07:20)
  The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.9% at the end of 2022.
• Is UK being left behind in global fight for investment? (2023-01-26 13:36:08)
  The future of the planet and the global economy are entwined in a potentially risky geopolitical game.
• Adani Group: Asia's richest man hits back at 'con' allegations (2023-01-26 13:26:34)
  Indian billionaire Gautam Adani hits back after fraud claims wipe billions off his company.
• Climate claims on household basics investigated (2023-01-26 13:14:01)
  The competition watchdog is concerned shoppers are being "misled" about goods claiming to be green.
• Royal Mail says strikes have cost it millions (2023-01-26 11:15:51)
  The row with postal workers over pay and conditions has cost the company £200m in recent months.
• Green claims on household basics investigated (2023-01-26 11:08:10)
  The competition watchdog is concerned shoppers are being "misled" about goods claiming to be green.
• Donald Trump to be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram (2023-01-26 10:44:40)
  The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks".
• Elon Musk denies Twitter use hurts Tesla as sales soar (2023-01-26 10:03:52)
  The boss of the electric vehicle maker says his mass following suggest he's "reasonably popular".
• Is UK being left behind in global climate investment battle? (2023-01-26 09:05:11)
  The future of the planet and the global economy are entwined in a potentially risky geopolitical game.
• Royal Mail says strikes have cost it £200m (2023-01-26 09:03:19)
  The owner of the mail delivery service reveals the cost of the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.
• Subscription-based bike hire schemes on a roll (2023-01-26 00:04:33)
  A growing number of people are choosing to hire a bicycle over a long period of time.
• Cost of living: Cash bonuses behind record number of bank switches (2023-01-26 00:03:30)
  Up to £200 was offered by some banks to switching customers - prompting the most moves since 2013.
• Could UK be drawn into a green trade war with US? (2023-01-26 00:02:08)
  The future of the planet and the global economy are entwined in a potentially risky geopolitical game.
• UK car production collapses to lowest for 66 years (2023-01-26 00:01:02)
  Car production in the UK continued to fall last year, lagging further behind the US and EU.
• Musk: Tesla price cuts boost sales despite weak economy (2023-01-25 22:54:44)
  Elon Musk's electric car company is facing questions as the economy weakens and borrowing costs rise.
• Donald Trump to be allowed back onto Facebook and Instagram (2023-01-25 22:53:16)
  The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks".
• 737 Max crashes: Boeing in court on fraud charge (2023-01-25 22:00:01)
  Relatives of those who died when two Boeing 737 Max aircraft crashed are trying to reopen a prosecution.
• Microsoft says services have recovered after widespread outage (2023-01-25 16:32:11)
  Tens of thousands of users of Outlook and Teams were affected earlier on Wednesday.
• Emma Thompson and Aisling Bea urge UK banks to stop financing fossil fuels (2023-01-25 16:08:36)
  Emma Thompson and Aisling Bea back campaign to stop banks financing new oil, gas and coal projects.
• Premium Bond prize rate set to hit highest for 14 years (2023-01-25 13:47:55)
  The boost from next month comes as analysts warn the peak in savings rates may be approaching.
• Celebrities call on UK banks to stop financing fossil fuels (2023-01-25 12:45:19)
  Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson back campaign to stop banks financing new oil, gas and coal projects.
• Microsoft working to end Outlook and Teams outage around world (2023-01-25 12:20:35)
  Tens of thousands of users around the world were affected earlier on Wednesday.
• Parents buying more toys and games for themselves (2023-01-25 11:45:09)
  Analysts NPD say more than one in four toys and games bought last year went to adults and teenagers.
• Amazon strikes: Workers claim their toilet breaks are timed (2023-01-25 11:03:07)
  As UK Amazon workers strike for the first time, staff in Coventry tell the BBC why they are walking out.
• Microsoft Outlook and Teams down for tens of thousands around world (2023-01-25 10:11:18)
  Data from outage tracking website Downdetector showed more than 5,000 reports in the UK alone.
• NI Protocol: M&S warns against separate labelling for NI goods (2023-01-25 06:22:02)
  The UK and EU both previously suggested it could help reduce checks related to the NI Protocol.
• Rupert Murdoch ditches plan to merge Fox and News Corp (2023-01-25 06:13:43)
  The media tycoon has withdrawn his proposal, saying it is "not optimal" for shareholders at this time.
• Eurostar trains carrying 30% fewer passengers (2023-01-25 00:48:11)
  Gwendoline Cazenave said post-Brexit border checks were causing problems for the train company.
• Eurostar trains carrying almost a third fewer passengers (2023-01-25 00:48:11)
  Boss Gwendoline Cazenave says post-Brexit border checks are causing problems for the train company.
• Sales of toys under £10 fall as cost of living rises (2023-01-25 00:04:33)
  Parents are buying toys of £30 to £50 but saving money by resisting unplanned, small purchases.
• Amazon workers claim robots are treated better (2023-01-25 00:00:42)
  As the online giant faces its first UK strike, staff in Coventry tell the BBC why they are walking out.
• Amazon strikes: Workers claim robots are treated better (2023-01-25 00:00:42)
  As the online giant faces its first UK strike, staff in Coventry tell the BBC why they are walking out.
• Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m (2023-01-24 23:02:04)
  The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their catalogues.
• Microsoft sees slowest sales growth in six years (2023-01-24 22:02:10)
  The update follows the firm's move to eliminate about 10,000 jobs.
• US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals (2023-01-24 20:51:26)
  A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls.
• Ticketmaster apologises for Taylor Swift tour sales fiasco (2023-01-24 19:12:16)
  The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale.
• Online car retailer Cazoo consults with staff over site closures (2023-01-24 18:48:07)
  Hundreds of jobs are at risk at online car retailer Cazoo, including 300 in Lincolnshire.
• National Grid plan: 'We should earn £10 by turning everything off' (2023-01-24 16:58:30)
  Some people can cut back on electricity to get a bonus payment, but some will earn very little.
• Royal Mail boss accused of giving inaccurate evidence (2023-01-24 16:29:43)
  Simon Thompson will be quizzed again by MPs after "hundreds" complaints about his earlier testimony.
• West Coast Main Line: Avanti ordered to release tickets earlier (2023-01-24 14:23:26)
  Avanti West Coast is warned "formal measures" will follow unless it releases train tickets earlier.
• Elon Musk says Tesla tweet was genuine in fraud case (2023-01-24 11:11:31)
  The billionaire is accused of defrauding investors after a tweet claiming he had support for a deal.
• Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale (2023-01-24 10:41:02)
  The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale.
• Debt costs help push government borrowing to 30-year high (2023-01-24 10:36:41)
  Government borrowing hit the highest level for a December since records began in 1993.
• Energy saving scheme: National Grid pays people to cut power again due to cold weather (2023-01-24 09:32:34)
  Discounts will be offered to people who cut their energy use between 16:30 and 18:00 on Tuesday.
• Elon Musk claims he had 'unequivocal' backing to take Tesla private (2023-01-24 09:07:14)
  The billionaire is accused of defrauding investors after a tweet claiming he had support for a deal.
• Energy saving scheme: People paid to cut power again as cold weather continues (2023-01-24 09:00:51)
  Discounts will be offered to people who cut their energy use between 16:30 and 18:00 on Tuesday.
• Energy saving scheme: What is the energy saving scheme for electricity? (2023-01-24 09:00:18)
  A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is running for a second day.
• Primark among Christmas retail winners as it reports bumper sales (2023-01-24 08:56:48)
  The fashion chain sold more items and for higher prices despite cost-of-living pressures.
• Energy bill help pushes UK borrowing to 30-year high (2023-01-24 08:47:12)
  Government borrowing hit the highest level for a December since records began in 1993.
• Demand flexibility service: Households paid to cut power use for second day (2023-01-24 04:56:07)
  Discounts will be offered to people who cut their energy use between 16:30 and 18:00 on Tuesday.
• Climate change: Bill Gates backs Australian start-up targeting cow burps (2023-01-24 04:16:45)
  Livestock - such as cows - produce methane when their stomachs are digesting hard fibres.
• Heat pumps: The 'geeks' obsessing over their new heating systems (2023-01-24 00:10:44)
  More people are heating their homes with heat pumps and some are getting data obsessed.
• Amazon union fight continues despite workers' win (2023-01-24 00:04:55)
  Amazon Labor Union leader Chris Smalls says it's time for the firm "to come to the table and negotiate".
• Royal Mail overseas parcels ban 'costing me hundreds of pounds' (2023-01-24 00:02:09)
  Small businesses are still unable to send new parcels overseas two weeks after the Royal Mail cyber-attack.
• Warning that thousands of firms face collapse (2023-01-24 00:00:29)
  There are fears that 2023 could see a wave of company failures as the cost of living crisis continues.
• Twitter sued by Crown Estate over alleged unpaid rent at UK HQ (2023-01-23 23:03:37)
  The alleged rent arrears relate to office space at Twitter's UK headquarters in central London.
• M&Ms replacing spokescandies with comedian Maya Rudolph (2023-01-23 20:54:59)
  The company said it has put a 'pause' on the mascots after a rebrand "broke the internet".
• People to be paid again for using less electricity on Tuesday (2023-01-23 19:16:59)
  Discounts for households who cut peak-time use will be offered again on Tuesday.
• Demand Flexibility Service: What is the energy saving scheme for electricity? (2023-01-23 17:58:19)
  A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is being introduced.
• Microsoft extends AI partnership with ChatGPT and Dall-E maker OpenAI (2023-01-23 17:43:25)
  It announces a "multi-year, multibillion dollar investment" with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs.
• ChatGPT: Microsoft to invest billions in chatbot maker OpenAI (2023-01-23 17:43:25)
  It announces a "multi-year, multibillion dollar investment" with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs.
• Cold snap triggers freezing weather payment (2023-01-23 16:50:58)
  Some people on benefits will receive £25 within the next two weeks after temperatures drop.
• Payments for using less electricity to be repeated on Tuesday (2023-01-23 16:29:20)
  Discounts for households who cut peak-time use will be offered again on Tuesday.
• People struggling could get lower energy bills (2023-01-23 16:15:40)
  The regulator will also investigate the growth in households being switched to prepayment meters.
• Spotify cuts jobs in latest tech-sector cull (2023-01-23 14:43:38)
  The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce.
• Spotify cuts jobs in latest round of tech layoffs (2023-01-23 14:43:38)
  The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce.
• Food suppliers hit back at Tesco chair in price hike row (2023-01-23 12:49:01)
  Industry body the Food & Drink Federation said supermarkets are already 'very tough' on suppliers.
• Cost of living: Five tips when asking for a pay rise (2023-01-23 11:49:48)
  Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money.
• People struggling could get lower energy prices (2023-01-23 10:58:17)
  The regulator will also investigate the growth in households being switched to prepayment meters.
• Fullers pub chain blames rail strikes for losing millions (2023-01-23 10:20:19)
  The pubs and hotels operator says industrial action has wiped £4m off its full-year sales.
• Turning problem sea algae into a replacement for plastic (2023-01-23 09:01:15)
  Seaweed, including that from unwanted outbreaks, is increasingly being turned into useful products.
• Fullers blames rail strikes for pub profit warning (2023-01-23 08:44:37)
  The pubs and hotels operator says industrial action has wiped £4m off its full-year sales.
• Households will be paid to use less electricity on Monday (2023-01-23 08:41:48)
  Some households who cut peak-time electricity use on Monday will get discounts on their bills.
• People will be paid to use less electricity on Monday (2023-01-23 08:41:48)
  Some households who cut peak-time electricity use on Monday will get discounts on their bills.
• Energy firms threatened with legal action over prepayment meters (2023-01-23 07:37:31)
  The regulator will investigate the growth in households being switched to prepayment meters.
• Covid: Thailand tourism up but still below pre-pandemic level (2023-01-23 04:59:32)
  The holiday destination is set to start charging overseas visitors $9.20 each from the start of June.
• Government to offer £600m for green steel switch (2023-01-23 00:08:34)
  The UK's two biggest steelmakers are expected to get support to move away from old-fashioned coal.
• Technology can help the NHS, says AstraZeneca boss (2023-01-23 00:05:26)
  AstraZeneca's Leif Johansson says AI and screening could prevent costly treatment in hospitals.
• Energy firms face investigation over prepayment meters by regulator (2023-01-23 00:02:45)
  The regulator says it is concerned about the growth in households being switched to prepayment meters.
• Cold weather triggers money-off energy scheme (2023-01-22 22:07:43)
  Some households who cut peak-time electricity use on Monday will get discounts on their bills.
• National Grid puts coal plants on standby to supply electricity (2023-01-22 19:21:29)
  National Grid ESO orders coal-fire units to begin warming up as the UK's cold snap continues.
• Strikes Update: How Monday 23 January’s walkouts will affect you (2023-01-22 17:10:25)
  What you need to know about the ambulance workers' strike, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.
• Energy Price Cap: Labour calls for three month extension (2023-01-22 16:04:11)
  Extending the £2,500 energy price cap until July can be funded by a tougher windfall tax, Labour says.
• Food firms raising prices unnecessarily, Tesco's John Allan says (2023-01-22 13:42:01)
  Chairman John Allan says it is "entirely possible" food producers are taking advantage of the poorest.
• Firms may be hiking prices beyond inflation - Tesco boss (2023-01-22 11:36:25)
  Food suppliers may be using inflation as excuse to raise prices further than necessary, John Allan says.
• Crackdown on forced prepayment meters ordered by government (2023-01-22 09:12:16)
  Many customers have been left without heat and light when not able to afford topping up their prepayment meters.
• Crackdown on energy firms over rise in prepayment meters (2023-01-22 09:12:16)
  Many customers have been left without heat and light when not able to afford topping up their prepayment meters.
• Should China worry about its shrinking population? (2023-01-20 00:53:45)
  Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing.
• Croatia, the euro and a coffee controversy - but is it all just froth? (2023-01-19 00:06:49)
  Croatia switched to the euro on 1 January, but many feel businesses are taking advantage by hiking their prices.
• CEO Secrets: Chess gets a risqué makeover (2023-01-17 23:39:03)
  Ilya Merenzon, CEO of World Chess, shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series.
• 'It had just vanished' - the shock when tech fails (2023-01-17 00:29:33)
  Cloud computing is a popular way for firms to buy computing but, when it fails, chaos ensues.
• Dr Ranj: Four ways to protect your mental health as debt rises (2023-01-16 12:40:53)
  The rising cost of living can be stressful but there are steps you can take to help.
• Cost of living: What do I do if I can't afford to pay my debts? (2023-01-16 12:27:07)
  What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?
• Lab-grown alternatives aim to cut palm oil dependence (2023-01-16 00:06:02)
  Two biotech firms have developed oils made from yeast as a replacement for palm.
• CEO Secrets: Boxing boss reveals his punishing routine (2023-01-15 00:27:42)
  Ben Amanna, founder and CEO of Boxraw, which sells kit and clothing for boxing, shares his business advice.
• US-China chip war: America is winning (2023-01-13 22:23:13)
  The rivalry is entering a new phase, with global players increasingly caught in the crossfire.
• India targets China's dominance in mobile phones (2023-01-13 12:46:53)
  There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry.
• Battery lights vs mains LED bulbs: What's cheaper? (2022-12-19 01:42:45)
  As some shoppers swap mains bulbs for battery lights, we investigate if money is really being saved.

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