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• Fuel duty proposal withdrawn after discussions (2026-09-06 12:01:41)
  Deputy Lucy Stephenson had wanted to cut the tax by 10p a litre for three months.
• Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected (2026-09-06 10:29:03)
  The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.
• Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda (2026-09-06 06:04:51)
  Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.
• Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption (2026-09-05 23:20:00)
  Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
• Jaguar Land Rover confirms planned job cuts (2026-09-05 13:22:17)
  The firm says it needs to save about £1.7bn over the next two years.
• Live music to raise cash for Christmas dinners (2026-09-05 06:03:29)
  Proceeds from the event help fund Christmas for families struggling financially in the South East.
• How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US? (2026-09-05 02:13:21)
  The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.
• Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says (2026-09-05 01:03:35)
  Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.
• Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets (2026-09-04 17:23:13)
  The president's remarks came as stronger-than-expected jobs figures added to growing expectations that rates could be increased.
• 1986: Manchester's second-hand fashion mecca (2026-09-04 15:26:09)
  Designer Jeff Banks visited Affleck’s Palace, an indoor emporium selling vintage clothing.
• Surprisingly strong US jobs figures fuel rate rise bets (2026-09-04 13:39:33)
  The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast.
• UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began (2026-09-04 13:05:52)
  The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.
• Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers (2026-09-04 11:48:24)
  Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance
• Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister warns (2026-09-04 10:40:23)
  Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.
• Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says (2026-09-04 10:40:23)
  Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.
• Firmus Energy customers face price increase (2026-09-04 10:00:59)
  Customers in the Ten Towns area will see a 8.98% increase and 12.5% for Greater Belfast.
• US diesel prices hit an all-time-high (2026-09-04 09:59:50)
  Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.
• Mum says 'no fat left to trim' on household costs as water bills set for 42% rise (2026-09-04 09:01:16)
  Water companies were given the green light to increase bills for customers earlier this month.
• Mum says 'no fat left to trim' on household costs amid 42% rise in water bills (2026-09-04 09:01:16)
  Water companies were given the green light to increase bills for customers earlier this month.
• Greggs, H&M and Space NK - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch (2026-09-04 07:19:06)
  Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
• Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch (2026-09-04 07:19:06)
  Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
• Would you lie to get a birthday freebie? (2026-09-04 05:52:58)
  We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.
• From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom (2026-09-04 05:09:02)
  Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
• Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim (2026-09-04 05:01:33)
  Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.
• Argentina to sanction oil firms as Falklands dispute with UK heats up (2026-09-04 04:04:42)
  Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.
• Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs (2026-09-04 01:20:32)
  The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 by 2030.
• Volkswagen board approves plan to cut 100,000 jobs (2026-09-04 00:18:25)
  The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - said in March that it would cut 50,000 roles.
• 'I lost my savings after a job interview scam' (2026-09-03 23:41:49)
  Job seekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.
• Is India's internet boom running into an undersea problem? (2026-09-03 23:40:08)
  At least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental cables come ashore within six kilometres of Mumbai's Versova beach.
• From cake to pizza: How to get the best birthday freebies (and why there's a catch) (2026-09-03 23:25:45)
  Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
• Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say (2026-09-03 23:00:15)
  The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.
• Watch: Trump $1 commemorative coin goes on sale (2026-09-03 20:32:21)
  The US Mint began selling gold-coloured $1(£0.74) coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness to mark the country's 250th anniversary.
• Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face (2026-09-03 16:01:39)
  The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.
• Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills (2026-09-03 13:26:54)
  Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
• Festival hopes for more visitors amid cost rises (2026-09-03 11:09:10)
  The festival, which includes workshops, takes place from 11 to 13 September and is in its 32nd year.
• Free travel pilot scheme for young people approved (2026-09-03 10:08:41)
  The 29-week scheme for those aged five to 18 will run from February and is expected to cost £7.6m.
• How much should you give towards a leaving gift? (2026-09-03 07:18:03)
  We ask workers in London how much they'd contribute.
• Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules (2026-09-03 05:06:55)
  Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.
• Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says (2026-09-03 04:54:14)
  Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.
• Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century (2026-09-03 01:56:05)
  The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "In God we trust".
• Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal? (2026-09-02 23:53:28)
  The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.
• Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one (2026-09-02 23:36:49)
  The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
• Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says (2026-09-02 23:26:58)
  Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
• 'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections? (2026-09-02 23:25:50)
  Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
• Stingy bosses and spare change: How much should you give to the office whip-round? (2026-09-02 23:25:50)
  Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
• How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable (2026-09-02 23:24:06)
  The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.
• Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO (2026-09-02 23:13:44)
  Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.
• B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage (2026-09-02 23:08:05)
  More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.
• 'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes' (2026-09-02 21:57:44)
  There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
• Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move (2026-09-02 17:21:00)
  The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
• Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring (2026-09-02 16:51:49)
  The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".
• Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK (2026-09-02 14:41:52)
  Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
• The struggle to shut down the illegal tobacco trade (2026-09-02 14:38:36)
  There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
• Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night (2026-09-02 13:20:11)
  Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.
• Former boxer to host annual school uniform giveaway (2026-09-02 12:48:32)
  Ex-Commonwealth lightweight champion Tommy Coyle is running the event in Hull for the seventh year.
• VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders (2026-09-02 12:02:29)
  A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices
• Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me? (2026-09-02 11:05:22)
  Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?
• Concern more horses being given up over rising costs (2026-09-02 05:51:54)
  An Oxfordshire animal welfare charity says its Burford site is taking in 20 to 30 horses a month.
• Surge in horses given up by owners as costs rise (2026-09-02 05:51:54)
  An Oxfordshire animal welfare charity says its Burford site is taking in 20 to 30 horses a month.
• School uniform costs hit families, say charities (2026-09-02 05:19:52)
  New government rules limit the number of branded items schools can ask students to wear.
• Will new uniform rules save parents money? (2026-09-02 05:14:09)
  A Fareham mum, a second-hand uniform bank and a Hampshire headteacher discuss the changes.
• School opens uniform shop to sell items 'at cost' (2026-09-02 05:08:51)
  The Winston Churchill School in Woking says the approach cuts £20 off the price of blazers.
• Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order (2026-09-02 01:32:24)
  The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.
• Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group (2026-09-02 01:27:34)
  Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".
• Range Rover launches first fully electric model (2026-09-01 23:43:47)
  The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.
• The Interview (2026-09-01 23:30:00)
  Economist Daron Acemoglu on liberal democracy in crisis and how AI could make it worse
• Will self-flying planes transform the skies? (2026-09-01 23:27:35)
  Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
• Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out (2026-09-01 23:26:38)
  The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can net you cheaper deals.
• Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank (2026-09-01 23:26:38)
  The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals.
• Swinney to cut number of health boards from 14 to two (2026-09-01 15:52:53)
  Existing boards could be merged so there would be one for the west and another for the east of Scotland.
• US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears (2026-09-01 15:51:51)
  The effective interest rate on 10 years rose to 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as oil prices surged.
• Life is too expensive for too many - PM says (2026-09-01 15:47:02)
  Burnham said his government's first moves were designed to give people 'breathing space'.
• 'We can make this next decade better than the last' (2026-09-01 15:43:38)
  The new prime minister tells the Commons they can lift the prospects of all people in all places.
• How to get a refund when using your credit card (2026-09-01 15:31:42)
  Consumer expert Harry Kind explains how you can get your money back.
• France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees (2026-09-01 15:15:57)
  The levy on "ultra-fast fashion" items could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030.
• UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget (2026-09-01 13:31:06)
  Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.
• What in the World (2026-09-01 13:30:00)
  Data suggests women make higher returns
• Ikea cuts prices as customers struggle with rising cost of living (2026-09-01 12:21:52)
  The Swedish retailer has seen revenue decline as the rising cost of living reduces people's ability to buy new furniture.
• Swinney to cut number of mainland health boards from 11 to two (2026-09-01 12:16:22)
  Existing boards could be merged so there would be one for the west and another for the east of Scotland.
• UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 ahead of October Budget (2026-09-01 12:11:13)
  The yield on 30-year gilts hit its highest level since 1998
• Ikea cuts prices in bid to woo cash-strapped customers (2026-09-01 11:46:05)
  The Swedish furniture retailer is cutting prices across a range of products, including the popular Billy bookcase.
• What to do if you've been scammed (2026-09-01 11:44:57)
  Consumer Expert Harry Kind explains how you could get you money back if you have been scammed.
• Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debut (2026-09-01 10:01:26)
  The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
• Children sleeping on piles of clothes, says charity (2026-09-01 05:37:19)
  A Peterborough charity says hundreds of children in the city are living in bed poverty.
• I'm on a mission to convince people to work less (2026-09-01 05:31:25)
  Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31.
• 'I'm on a mission to convince people to work less' (2026-09-01 05:31:25)
  Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31.
• Hospitality wants permanent VAT cut, 'not gimmick' (2026-09-01 05:25:05)
  Hospitality sector members call for a temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and extended.
• I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout (2026-09-01 05:23:56)
  Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.
• B&B boss fears 'uneven playing field' over tourist tax (2026-09-01 05:06:51)
  The introduction of a tourism levy in North Yorkshire is currently under consideration.
• 'Rare' council underspend to help with cost of living (2026-09-01 05:06:09)
  The council spent £20m less than expected last year.
• Swinney says reform is at the heart of his programme for government (2026-09-01 05:01:02)
  The first minister is due to set out his plans for the year ahead which are expected to include proposals for significant public service reform.
• Swinney says reform is at heart of his programme for government (2026-09-01 05:01:02)
  The first minister is due to set out his plans for the year ahead which are expected to include proposals for significant public service reform.
• Shein shares fall in long-awaited stock market debut (2026-09-01 04:15:15)
  The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
• Shein shares slide in long-awaited stock market debut (2026-09-01 02:03:29)
  The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
• Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues (2026-08-31 23:37:35)
  Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.
• How Shein lost its shine ahead of long-awaited stock market debut (2026-08-31 22:08:30)
  The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.
• Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen (2026-08-31 22:07:19)
  Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.
• Amazon rigged billions in ad pricing, lawsuit from states and US watchdog alleges (2026-08-31 21:28:49)
  Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.
• Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges (2026-08-31 21:28:49)
  Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.
• Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan (2026-08-31 18:38:55)
  Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup if he had known how the football world reacted.
• Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years (2026-08-31 17:28:19)
  Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses.
• AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20 (2026-08-31 16:49:11)
  The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.
• Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps (2026-08-31 15:00:11)
  The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.
• Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan (2026-08-31 09:18:21)
  More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
• The US-Canada trade war in 5 charts (2026-08-31 00:05:22)
  The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.
• How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border (2026-08-31 00:05:22)
  The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.
• 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites (2026-08-30 23:22:24)
  So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
• School uniform swap shop 'saves money and tackles second hand clothes stigma' (2026-08-30 17:16:18)
  A free initiative which started with one school four years ago now has more than 200 involved.
• Trump hails 'historic' deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil (2026-08-30 04:01:02)
  Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
• Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing (2026-08-27 23:16:02)
  A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
• How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts (2026-08-26 23:03:46)
  While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
• Business Daily (2026-08-26 20:30:00)
  Evergrande was at the heart of China’s property boom, and its dramatic collapse
• Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal (2026-08-25 23:09:31)
  After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
• Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider (2026-08-25 05:08:37)
  Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
• 'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips (2026-08-24 23:04:17)
  Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
• How landscape gardening is being electrified (2026-08-20 23:12:38)
  The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
• Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters (2026-07-22 23:51:24)
  Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
• Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension (2026-06-30 23:05:19)
  Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
• The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash (2026-06-10 23:10:11)
  The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
• How the High Street became a window on our political instability (2026-06-07 23:00:04)
  High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
• The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil (2026-05-28 06:44:47)
  Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

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