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CBI: Scandal-hit organisation secures emergency funding
on September 24, 2023 at 3:23 pm
The business group has secured emergency funding from banks after a series of misconduct allegations. […]
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HS2: 'Crazy' not to review project over soaring costs - Shapps
on September 24, 2023 at 11:43 am
Grant Shapps cites Ukraine war costs and a spike in inflation as reasons to weigh up the rail project. […]
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Locally controlled buses return to Greater Manchester after 37 years
on September 24, 2023 at 11:17 am
Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham hails the "coming-of-age moment" for English devolution. […]
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HS2: Johnson warns against 'mutilated' version of rail link
on September 24, 2023 at 7:55 am
The former PM airs concerns as firms seek clarity over the government's commitment to the rail link. […]
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How to save money even when the budget is tight
on September 23, 2023 at 11:19 pm
The interest paid on savings is better than anything seen for years, so how can you save when bills are rising? […]
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Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce
on September 23, 2023 at 5:28 pm
The group set up to drive home insulation and boiler upgrades is a casualty of the PM's green rethink. […]
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Energy bill help urged by MPs to stave off winter crisis
on September 23, 2023 at 9:29 am
Urgent action is needed to help households cope with higher bills, MPs say. […]
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Net zero: Will Rishi Sunak's changes to climate policies save money?
on September 23, 2023 at 12:02 am
Decarbonising will cost money but some argue in the long run it will boost the economy. […]
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Inflation falls - but things could get worse for many households
on September 22, 2023 at 11:37 pm
Although pay deals are now matching the rising cost of living, household finances are still facing a squeeze. […]
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UAW strike expands to dozens of sites at GM and Stellantis
on September 22, 2023 at 8:08 pm
The UAW says new walkouts will hit 38 parts distribution centres across the US. […]
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UAW strike: Why are US car workers walking out?
on September 22, 2023 at 6:21 pm
Nearly 13,000 workers for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis have gone on a historic, co-ordinated strike. […]
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Labour pledges more watchdog power after Truss mini-budget
on September 22, 2023 at 11:40 am
Sir Keir Starmer says huge damage was done to the economy and can not be allowed to happen again. […]
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Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for UK approval
on September 22, 2023 at 10:37 am
The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says. […]
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Hope for mortgage rate cuts after Bank of England decision
on September 22, 2023 at 10:21 am
Brokers predict there could be falls in the cost of mortgages after a string of interest rate rises ends. […]
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Tax cuts 'virtually impossible' at present, says Jeremy Hunt
on September 22, 2023 at 10:14 am
The chancellor says the cost of public debt has left him with some "very difficult decisions". […]
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Interest rates: How the Bank of England's decision affects you and your money
on September 22, 2023 at 8:49 am
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, bringing a run of 14 consecutive rises to an end. […]
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Warner Bros to expand Barbie movie studios in UK
on September 22, 2023 at 5:37 am
The project will see capacity at the Leavesden facility near London expanding by more than 50%. […]
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NatWest says issue of missing cash deposits has been resolved
on September 22, 2023 at 3:52 am
Numerous customers said on Thursday that recently-deposited cash was not showing up in their balance. […]
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JPEX: Hong Kong investigates influencer-backed crypto exchange
on September 22, 2023 at 12:26 am
About 2,000 investors lost money on the JPEX platform which was advertised on Hong Kong's metro. […]
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Five things to know about Lachlan Murdoch
on September 22, 2023 at 12:14 am
The new boss of his father Rupert's global media company has a complicated relationship with Donald Trump. […]
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Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa
on September 21, 2023 at 11:29 pm
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation. […]
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Cost-of-living payments don't last - food bank
on September 21, 2023 at 11:27 pm
The UK's biggest food bank provider says the payments provide only temporary respite before demand returns. […]
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Who is Rupert Murdoch?
on September 21, 2023 at 4:50 pm
Revered and feared, the tycoon has built a global media empire on four continents. […]
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Is it possible to regulate artificial intelligence?
on September 20, 2023 at 11:06 pm
We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work. […]
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Forget LA – it’s British film studios that are in demand
on September 19, 2023 at 11:10 pm
The film and high-end TV industry in the UK is seeing a frenzy of activity. […]
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The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output
on September 18, 2023 at 11:01 pm
Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat. […]
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New tax divides India's booming computer games sector
on September 17, 2023 at 11:52 pm
The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games. […]
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The firms hoping to take psychedelic drugs mainstream
on September 14, 2023 at 11:06 pm
Start-ups are tweaking psychedelic compounds to treat mental health conditions. […]
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'I wasn't heard at meetings, so did something about it'
on September 12, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade, shares her advice to get ahead at work. […]
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Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs
on September 11, 2023 at 11:04 pm
Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs. […]