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• Draw up plan for cuts, government departments told (2022-09-28 17:20:52)
  The Treasury rejects calls to abandon last week's mini-budget in the face of market turmoil.
• Emergency Bank move will not solve the problem (2022-09-28 14:10:06)
  This is a huge intervention that will buy the government time but not solve its problems.
• How much money is the UK government borrowing? (2022-09-28 12:55:33)
  How does a government borrow money, and when does it have to pay it back?
• Bank of England steps in to calm markets (2022-09-28 12:06:09)
  The Bank says it will buy government bonds to prevent a "material risk to UK financial stability".
• Mortgage deals withdrawn in record numbers over rate rise fears (2022-09-28 11:46:05)
  The number of mortgage products available has now halved since the start of December.
• Cost of living: Milk and cake prices rise, but fruit gets cheaper (2022-09-28 10:47:14)
  Food inflation soared to its highest rate on record in September, according to an index.
• Nottingham Building Society to close a third of branches (2022-09-28 08:07:08)
  The Nottingham says 17 branches will close before the end of the year following a review of usage.
• IMF openly criticises UK government plans (2022-09-28 06:08:45)
  The UK government proposals will work at "cross purposes" with the cost-of-living fight, the IMF says.
• IMF openly criticises UK government tax plans (2022-09-28 06:08:45)
  The UK government proposals will work at "cross purposes" with the cost-of-living fight, the IMF says.
• Chinese yuan: Currency hits record lows against US dollar (2022-09-28 04:54:18)
  Major stock market indexes in Asia fell sharply also fell sharply on Wednesday.
• Wall Street firms fined $1.8bn over staff messages (2022-09-28 02:18:37)
  Barclays, UBS and Goldman Sachs were among the 16 firms named by regulators in the probe.
• Cost of living: Margarine prices rise, but blueberries get cheaper (2022-09-27 23:05:47)
  Food inflation soared to its highest rate on record in September, according to an index.
• IMF sounds alarm on UK tax cut plans (2022-09-27 22:05:59)
  The UK government proposals will work at "cross purposes" with the cost-of-living fight, the IMF says.
• Royal Mail workers to hold 19 days of strike action (2022-09-27 19:52:31)
  It will cover the Christmas build-up, including key shopping days Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
• Bank of England economist hints at 'significant' rate rise (2022-09-27 17:37:25)
  The central bank's chief economist signalled in a speech it could not be 'indifferent' over the pound's slump.
• Mortgage rates: 'If we can't afford higher payments, we lose our home' (2022-09-27 15:28:35)
  Some economists predict the Bank of England will raise the interest rate to as much as 5.8% by next spring.
• More mortgage lenders pull deals on rate rise fears (2022-09-27 15:13:18)
  Yorkshire Building Society and Santander join others in suspending mortgage offers to new customers.
• Nord Stream: Ukraine accuses Russia of pipeline terror attack (2022-09-27 14:58:40)
  The allegation comes after both Nord Stream undersea gas pipelines sprang a leak on Monday.
• Irish budget: Finance minister unveils tax 'giveaways' (2022-09-27 14:11:49)
  Paschal Donohoe says he is in a position to do so because the country has a large budget surplus.
• Mortgage lenders pull deals over interest rate rise fears (2022-09-27 14:05:04)
  Yorkshire Building Society joins rivals in suspending mortgage offers to new customers.
• Mortgage rates: 'I was ready to buy a house, now I'm totally lost' (2022-09-27 12:53:30)
  Some economists predict the Bank of England will raise the interest rate to as much as 5.8% by next spring.
• Nord Stream: Mystery leaks in Russia gas pipelines spark warnings (2022-09-27 11:51:05)
  The Nord Stream undersea gas network to Europe has sustained "unprecedented" damage in recent days.
• Mortgage lenders pull deals due to interest rate rise fears (2022-09-27 10:03:17)
  Virgin Money and Skipton will suspend mortgage offers to new customers as lending costs soar.
• Energy firms must offer more help on bill payments, Ofgem warns (2022-09-27 09:49:29)
  The energy watchdog says all bar one of the energy firms need to improve their support to customers.
• Workers rush to take second jobs: 'I felt I had no choice' (2022-09-27 08:41:54)
  More and more people are being forced to turn to additional jobs, according to a report by Royal London.
• Cost of living: 'I felt I had no choice but to take a second job' (2022-09-27 08:02:27)
  More than five million people have taken on additional jobs, according to a report by Royal London.
• iPhone in India: Apple makes new handset in India in shift from China (2022-09-27 05:38:48)
  The announcement marks the technology giant's latest move to diversify its supply chains outside China.
• Leaked dossier suggests Scottish ferry deal may have been rigged (2022-09-27 05:00:33)
  A BBC investigation uncovers evidence of irregularities in awarding the contract for two CalMac ferries
• Tim Cook: 'No good excuse' for lack of women in tech (2022-09-26 23:46:55)
  Apple chief executive tells the BBC the tech sector needs more women in order to thrive.
• Is Finland's Wood City the future of building? (2022-09-26 23:05:49)
  New public buildings in Finland have to incorporate more wood, which is leading builders to innovate.
• Cost of living: Millions forced to turn to second jobs, report finds (2022-09-26 23:04:28)
  More than five million people have taken on additional jobs, according to a report by Royal London.
• Mortgage lenders halt some deals after pound falls (2022-09-26 22:00:21)
  Two lenders, Virgin Money and Skipton, say they will stop mortgage offers to new customers.
• Russia's gas pipeline leaking into Baltic Sea - Denmark (2022-09-26 20:49:00)
  Denmark sets up a banned zone near the Bornholm island, where a Nord Stream 2 leak is reported.
• Bank will 'not hesitate' to raise interest rates after pound's fall (2022-09-26 16:13:20)
  The Bank of England will not hold an emergency meeting to set interest rates after the pound fell.
• Labour conference: Rachel Reeves pledges to spend top rate tax on more nurses (2022-09-26 13:17:41)
  The shadow chancellor says Labour is now the party of economic responsibility in her conference speech.
• UK interest rates: How high could they go? (2022-09-26 13:12:57)
  Interest rates are at highest level for 14 years. Here is what it means for you.
• Falling pound: What does it mean for me and my finances? (2022-09-26 12:16:09)
  The value of the pound touched a record low against the dollar after big tax cuts were announced.
• Doncaster Sheffield Airport to close despite financial lifeline offer (2022-09-26 12:07:45)
  Doncaster Sheffield Airport owner Peel says the wind-down will begin on 31 October.
• Labour conference: Rachel Reeves vows to spend top rate tax on more nurses (2022-09-26 12:05:40)
  The shadow chancellor says Labour is now the party of economic responsibility in a conference speech.
• TikTok may be fined £27m for failing to protect children (2022-09-26 11:53:46)
  The video-sharing platform has been issued with a final notice of intent by the UK's data watchdog.
• Labour accuse Kwarteng of 'fanning flames' of falling pound (2022-09-26 08:56:21)
  The shadow chancellor says the promise of "more unfunded tax cuts" led to sterling's value plummeting.
• Aldi boss: Shoppers are switching in their droves (2022-09-26 06:46:57)
  The discounter gains 1.5 million new customers in 12 weeks, says UK chief executive Giles Hurley.
• Pound hits record low after tax cut plans (2022-09-26 06:11:16)
  Sterling plunges below $1.04 as global markets react to the UK's biggest tax cuts in 50 years.
• Labour rival Tories with industry plan for economic growth (2022-09-26 03:42:02)
  The shadow chancellor will pledge to boost UK industry by investing in green energy and technology.
• Pound slumps to all-time low against dollar (2022-09-26 01:57:26)
  Sterling plunged by 4% in early Asia trade to the lowest level since decimalisation in 1971.
• How King Charles helped save British farmhouse cheese (2022-09-26 00:22:59)
  The new king helped drive a renaissance in British cheesemaking when the industry was in crisis 30 years ago.
• Japan's push into 'deep tech' innovation (2022-09-25 23:06:29)
  Japanese start-up firms are developing next-generation solar panels and microchips.
• Electric car charging costs nearing petrol prices for some - RAC (2022-09-25 23:01:25)
  The RAC suggests the soaring cost of charging an electric car could soon put people off buying them.
• Keir Starmer: Labour would reverse cut to top income tax rate (2022-09-25 11:39:18)
  Scrapping the 45% rate is the "wrong choice" during a cost-of living crisis, the Labour leader says.
• Kwasi Kwarteng: I want to keep cutting taxes (2022-09-25 11:19:58)
  Tax cuts will help to boost growth, says chancellor, as government also looks at relaxing immigration.
• Tax cuts: Kwasi Kwarteng's measures benefit richest, Labour says (2022-09-24 09:23:00)
  The government is taking a dangerous gamble, Angela Rayner says, but ministers argue tax cuts will get the economy growing.
• Goldman Sachs: Sexual assault claims revealed in pay bias suit (2022-09-23 17:47:11)
  Goldman Sachs is accused of "boys' club" culture that discriminated against women.
• Pound sinks as investors question huge tax cuts (2022-09-23 15:38:34)
  Markets worry over the outlook for government finances following the biggest tax cutting moves in 50 years.
• 'We'll be lucky to keep our heads above water' (2022-09-23 14:11:58)
  The BBC talked to households and businesses to get their reactions to the mini-budget.
• Pound sinks as markets react to mini-budget (2022-09-23 11:48:54)
  UK stocks also fell after the chancellor outlined a series of tax cuts and economic measures.
• Universal credit rules tightened for part-time workers (2022-09-23 10:19:35)
  The chancellor announced part-time workers will see their benefits cut if they don't try to earn more.
• Income tax to be cut by 1p from April (2022-09-23 10:14:46)
  The basic rate of income tax will fall from 20p to 19p in the pound next year, the chancellor says.
• Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng hails 'new era' as he unveils tax cuts (2022-09-23 10:07:45)
  Kwasi Kwarteng announces the biggest tax cuts since 1972 in a significant change of economic policy.
• At a glance: What's in the mini-budget? (2022-09-23 09:49:16)
  Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng outlines changes to tax, stamp duty and rules for those claiming benefits.
• Stamp duty cut in bid to help house buyers (2022-09-23 09:43:46)
  The chancellor says the changes mean 200,000 more house buyers will no longer pay the tax.
• Mini-budget: What it means for you and your finances (2022-09-23 09:28:19)
  Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has delivered what the government calls a "fiscal event". Here is how it affects you.
• 737 MAX: Boeing to pay $200m over charges it misled investors (2022-09-23 02:47:30)
  US regulators said the firm and its former boss misled investors following two fatal crashes.
• The firms making flour from mushrooms and cauliflower (2022-09-22 23:14:14)
  The search for wheat alternatives is being driven by a demand for healthier diets and food security.
• Bosses think workers do less from home, says Microsoft (2022-09-22 23:06:38)
  A new survey from Microsoft suggests that workers and bosses disagree about productivity.
• Mini-budget: Tax cuts for millions set to be unveiled (2022-09-22 23:02:59)
  Kwasi Kwarteng will borrow billions to boost growth and limit the impact of soaring bills
• Mini-budget: What is it and how will it affect me? (2022-09-22 23:02:59)
  Kwasi Kwarteng will borrow billions to boost growth and limit the impact of soaring bills.
• Avanti West Coast boosts services after timetables cut (2022-09-22 19:33:44)
  Avanti West Coast says services will be further boosted once 100 new drivers complete training.
• Tesla ordered to recall more than a million US cars (2022-09-22 17:05:15)
  The US car-safety watchdog says a window glitch is affecting all four Tesla models.
• Rail strikes: New date set for 40,000 workers to walk out (2022-09-22 15:58:46)
  It will come a week after an even bigger strike when just 10% of UK train services will run.
• Mini-budget: When is it and what could be in it? (2022-09-22 14:44:56)
  The chancellor is expected to announce tax cuts to help boost the economy.
• National Insurance rise to be reversed in November (2022-09-22 14:14:51)
  The 1.25% rise will be reversed from 6 November and a tax rise to fund health and social care will be axed.
• UK may already be in recession - Bank of England (2022-09-22 13:46:26)
  The warning comes as the Bank raises interest rates to 2.25% - the highest level for 14 years.
• Manchester United announce net loss of £115.5m for 2021-22 (2022-09-22 12:35:03)
  Manchester United announce a net loss of £115.5m for the 2021-22 season even though revenues rose by 18% to £583.2m.
• UK may already be in recession, says Bank of England (2022-09-22 12:01:50)
  The warning comes as the Bank raises interest rates to 2.25% - the highest level for 14 years.
• Fracking ban lifted, government announces (2022-09-22 11:46:39)
  Scientific review into fracking concludes there is still a limited understanding of impacts.
• UK interest rates: What the Bank of England's rise means for you (2022-09-22 11:21:50)
  Interest rates have risen to the highest level for 14 years. Here is what it means for you.
• UK fracking ban lifted, government announces (2022-09-22 09:37:37)
  Scientific review into fracking concludes there is still a limited understanding of impacts.
• Earthquake levels set for review to allow fracking (2022-09-22 07:29:20)
  A report on the risk of fracking-linked earthquakes is due as ministers seek to boost energy supplies.
• Real Living Wage rises by record 10% to £10.90 an hour (2022-09-22 07:02:46)
  A record increase in the voluntary pay scheme will benefit 400,000 workers.
• Trump sued: Family inflated net worth by billions, says lawsuit (2022-09-22 06:42:02)
  Along with three of his children, the ex-president is accused of lying to "unjustly enrich himself".
• Sri Lanka: Inflation rate jumps to 70.2% in August (2022-09-22 03:48:13)
  The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from the UK in 1948.
• Trumps inflated net worth by billions, says NY state lawsuit (2022-09-22 01:18:36)
  Along with three of his children, the ex-president is accused of lying to "unjustly enrich himself".
• Universal Credit rules to be tightened under chancellor's plans (2022-09-21 23:39:50)
  Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to announce a welfare shake-up to 'get Britain working again'.
• Plan to lift fracking ban with review of seismic level (2022-09-21 23:19:07)
  A report on the risk of fracking-linked earthquakes is due as ministers seek to boost energy supplies.
• UK interest rates: Rise expected and what that means for you (2022-09-21 23:07:48)
  The Bank of England will announce its decision later with a seventh consecutive rise expected.
• Real Living Wage rises to £10.90 an hour (2022-09-21 23:06:26)
  A rate increase for the voluntary scheme has been brought forward due to the rising cost of living.
• Pet perks tempt staff back into the office (2022-09-21 23:02:09)
  Some businesses are giving staff incentives to get them back into the workplace.
• BT Group: Hundreds of 999 call handlers to join strikes (2022-09-21 21:05:18)
  Emergency call centre staff will join 40,000 BT workers walking out in October, their union says.
• Fed rate hike: US interest rates hit 14-year high in inflation battle (2022-09-21 20:16:30)
  The US unveils another sharp rate rise as it fights to bring soaring prices under control.
• Hundreds of 999 call handlers to join strikes in October (2022-09-21 20:05:06)
  Emergency call centre staff will join 40,000 BT workers walking out in October, their union says.
• US interest rates hit 14-year high in inflation battle (2022-09-21 18:14:15)
  The US unveils another sharp rate rise as it fights to bring soaring prices under control.
• Tax cut 'gamble' will make debt unsustainable, says IFS (2022-09-21 17:37:47)
  The Institute for Fiscal Studies says UK borrowing is on an "unsustainable" path.
• Pound hits fresh 37-year low against dollar (2022-09-21 15:17:57)
  The pound dips after Russian president Vladimir Putin accuses the West of 'nuclear blackmail'.
• Energy bills: New law will force landlords to pass on £400 rebate (2022-09-21 14:55:19)
  Charities had raised concerns tenants with all-inclusive bills could miss out on the support.
• 'Panic not over' on energy prices for some small firms (2022-09-21 12:52:37)
  Some companies have warned a six-month cap on gas and electricity costs will not provide long-term security.
• 'Energy bills are still ridiculous at our pub' (2022-09-21 12:52:37)
  Some companies warn the six-month cap on gas and electricity costs will not provide long-term security.
• Firms still fretting over energy bills despite price cap (2022-09-21 12:52:37)
  Some companies warn the six-month cap on gas and electricity costs will not provide long-term security.
• Cambridge-based Aveva agrees to French energy firm's buyout (2022-09-21 11:22:54)
  The headquarters of the UK software company will remain in Cambridge, Schneider Electric says.
• Germany nationalises gas giant amid energy crisis (2022-09-21 10:34:27)
  The German government is taking a 98.5% stake in Uniper, one of the country's biggest suppliers.
• Business energy prices to be cut by half expected levels (2022-09-21 09:47:47)
  UK government to cap gas and electricity costs for businesses, charities and public sector from October.
• Business energy bills to be capped under government plan (2022-09-21 08:06:48)
  The government has announced a cap on wholesale energy prices for businesses for six months.
• Inflation pushes UK debt interest costs to August record (2022-09-21 06:58:03)
  Government borrowing reached £11.8bn last month, twice the level forecast by the fiscal watchdog.
• Covid: Reserve Bank of Australia takes $30bn hit on bond purchases (2022-09-21 06:38:31)
  The Reserve Bank of Australia's deputy governor says the loss will not effect its normal operations.
• Inflation pushes debt interest payments to new record (2022-09-21 06:17:03)
  Government borrowing reached £11.8bn in August, according to the Office for National Statistics.
• Recession: Is the US heading into an 'ugly' downturn? (2022-09-21 00:29:35)
  With stocks tanking and grocery bills high, many Americans feel like the economy is in a recession.
• Business energy bills could be cut by a third under government plan (2022-09-20 23:35:39)
  Jacob Rees-Mogg is expected to announce a cap on wholesale energy costs for business customers.
• Cost of living: Students struggling with impact of soaring prices (2022-09-20 23:14:03)
  One student tells the BBC of the isolating effect of running out of cash while studying at university.
• Ring doorbell inventor shares advice... about advice (2022-09-20 23:12:16)
  Jamie Siminoff, inventor of the Ring wireless doorbell, shares his advice for the CEO Secrets series.
• New National Lottery operator hopes to double charity money (2022-09-20 21:56:23)
  The licence will pass to Allwyn in 2024 after rival Camelot dropped its legal challenge.
• Liz Truss defends plan to lift cap on bankers’ bonuses (2022-09-20 21:51:44)
  The prime minister tells the BBC lifting a cap on bonuses is part of a plan to increase growth.
• Butlin's sold back to Harris family firm for £300m (2022-09-20 17:02:38)
  The Harris family has bought back Hertfordshire-based Butlin's from Blackstone and Bourne Leisure.
• Off-gridders take energy needs into their own hands (2022-09-19 23:35:02)
  Natural disasters have spurred some communities and homeowners to generate their own electricity.
• UK inflation: Milk, cheese and eggs push food price rises to 14-year high (2022-09-14 14:33:31)
  Food prices rose at their quickest pace since 2008, as overall inflation remains near a 40-year high.
• Should billboard advertising be banned? (2022-09-07 23:06:01)
  Campaigners want to see the end of all outdoor advertising, calling it "sight pollution".
• How India is building a pearl farming industry (2022-09-05 23:04:04)
  The Indian government is fuelling its growth, but critics say the boom is coming at a cost.
• Japan's female bosses mapping a course for other women (2022-09-04 23:02:57)
  Female bosses remain a small minority in Japan, but efforts continue to increase their numbers.
• Big Hoose Fife: How colanders and hotel bedding are helping hard up families (2022-09-03 01:28:46)
  Families have received hundreds of thousands of items of unwanted stock to help them during the cost of living crisis.
• When is a bestseller not necessarily a bestseller? (2022-09-01 23:49:46)
  When publishers pay to get on a shop's bestselling shelves or staff base rankings on sales forecasts.
• The inside scoop on ice cream innovation (2022-09-01 23:02:41)
  It is one of our favourite treats, but just what really goes into getting ice cream onto your cone?
• Quiet quitting: The workplace trend taking over TikTok (2022-08-31 10:56:22)
  Workers are starting to "quiet quit" in a bid to get their work-life balance back.

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