US chip makers hit by new China export rule

Nvidia says two of its top computing chips were affected by a "new license requirement" for exporting to China.

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Ovo Energy boss proposes plan to stave off household bill crisis

Ovo Energy's boss has sent the government a 10-point plan to cut energy bills based on earnings.

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Snapchat to cut a fifth of jobs

The social media platform is restructuring as advertisers worry about the economy.

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John Lewis and Waitrose offers free food to staff over winter

All permanent, temporary and agency staff will get free meals from October to January.

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Train drivers to strike again on 15 September

Thousands of drivers will walk out as part of an ongoing dispute over pay.

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Why is everyone going on strike?

Thousands of workers have walked out or threatened to this summer, causing widespread disruption.

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Laybuy to share details of buy now, pay later debt

The buy now, pay later provide will share information with credit reference agency Experian.

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Persil advert banned for misleading green claims

A advert for Persil laundry detergent has been banned for "unsubstantiated" eco claims.

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Ryanair will grow even faster in recession, boss says

People will still fly during a downturn but they will choose low-fare airlines, Michael O'Leary says.

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Eurostar to suspend direct trains to Disneyland Paris

The service from London will be suspended from 5 June next year to focus on "core routes".

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Lurpak maker Arla warns dairy prices will remain high

The Ukraine war has pushed up feed, fertiliser and fuel costs for dairy farmers, the company says.

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BT and Openreach staff walk out in strike over pay

The Communication Workers Union said 40,000 members will stage two days of industrial action.

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Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found.

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UK looks to Sweden for a solution to nuclear waste

After decades of experimentation Sweden is ahead of the UK when dealing with nuclear waste.

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Felixstowe port strike: Union warns of further action

An eight-day strike at the UK's busiest container port ends with no movement on a 7% pay offer.

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Energy bills could break firms, warns ex-chancellor

Alistair Darling says the new prime minister must quickly take "bold action" to help with soaring costs.

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EU faces awful winters without gas cap - minister

Calls mount for an EU-wide cap on the price of gas and its decoupling from electricity.

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Asia stock markets slide on interest rate concerns

It comes after Jerome Powell, the head of the US Federal Reserve, warned of more hikes to come.

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News Corp profit surges on gains in real estate, book publishing, news media

News Corp profit surges on gains in real estate, book publishing, news media

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Store closures at lowest level for seven years

Betting shops and banks are in decline but the restaurant sector is growing, new data suggests.

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UK's biggest unions propose co-ordinated strikes this autumn

The UK's largest unions, Unite and Unison, call for a joined-up approach as they fight for better pay deals.

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Solar panel sales boom as energy bills soar

More people are turning to renewable energy as a way to cut energy costs.

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NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams wants to be paid in bitcoin

NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams wants to be paid in bitcoin



Bitcoin Foundation Chairman Brock Pierce discusses NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams embracing the cryptocurrency and its impact on the world.

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Democrats' spending bill could give four weeks of paid leave to people without jobs

Democrats' spending bill could give four weeks of paid leave to people without jobs



The provision in question is buried deep in the bill sewn together by House Democrats as they desperately try to get legislation across the finish line after a GOP trouncing at the polls on Tuesday.

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Energy bills: Middle earners will need help with rising prices too, says chancellor

Even people on incomes of £45,000 are likely to need help with rising energy prices, Nadhim Zahawi says.

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Drop-off fees hiked at most busy airports - RAC

The motoring group says it appears airports are trying to recoup pandemic losses.

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Jerome Powell: US stock markets down after interest rate warning

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell says further interest rate hikes are likely in coming months.

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Felixstowe: Port strikes could hit toy industry, say retailers

Business owners share how walk-outs at Felixstowe could affect them in the lead-up to Christmas.

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Can a sleepy Japanese town become Asia's Silicon Valley?

A school for tech entrepreneurs will open its doors in April 2023 in the Tokushima town of Kamiyama.

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Ukraine war: Citi bank to close Russia branches

The US bank will begin to wind down its operations in Russia in the next three months, affecting 2,300 staff.

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Train drivers at three more operators vote to strike

Workers at Chiltern, Northern Trains and Transpennine Express will walk out in a dispute over pay.

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Kids told to wear extra layers to cut energy bills

One nursery is telling children to bundle up to keep heating down as firms call for state help.

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CO2 supply fear re-emerge as CF Fertilisers plant halts production

Carbon dioxide is used in the slaughter of pigs and chicken as well as packaging and fizzy drinks.

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Shell fined for overcharging pre-payment customers

Oil giant's home energy supplier must pay more than £500,000 after errors linked to the piece cap.

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Chip shops face 'extinction' amid cost of living crisis

The rising price of cod, sunflower oil and energy has left many shops struggling to survive.

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Facebook feeds flooded with celebrity spam

Thousands of users reported issues on Wednesday as a glitch hit the social media site's homepage.

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Asda ends best before dates on 200 fresh products

The retailer becomes the latest UK supermarket to scrap best before dates on more than 200 products.

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Felixstowe port disruption could escalate until Christmas says union

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham addresses picket line workers at the Port of Felixstowe.

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India tycoon Adani in hostile bid for news channel NDTV

Gautam Adani's move has drawn attention because he is seen as being close to PM Modi.

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India tycoon Adani in hostile bid for news channel NDTV

Gautam Adani's move raises concerns about editorial independence as he is considered close to PM Modi.

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Inflation: Who is benefitting from soaring prices?

Many households are feeling the pinch of higher prices, but which sectors are benefitting from them?

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Three million households waiting for £150 energy rebate

Councils were expected to start making the payments from April but have until 30 September to do so.

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Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count

Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site.

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Energy bills: Half of UK households face fuel poverty, EDF warns

People are in for a "catastrophic winter" unless the government does more to help, says EDF.

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House sales peak in July but buyers are cautious

More homes were sold in the UK in July than in any other month this year, despite pressure on budgets.

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Port of Felixstowe strike: 'This pay rise makes a big difference'

As industrial action enters a third day, why are union members at the UK's busiest port walking out?

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PwC sued by worker over 'pub golf' head injury

An auditor at one of the UK's largest accountancy firms claims a drinking game left him injured.

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British Airways to cut 10,000 Heathrow flights

The cancellations are aimed at minimising disruption to flights over the winter.

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What is the energy price cap and how high will bills go?

A typical household bill is now predicted to reach more than £4,500 in January.

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PlayStation sued for £5bn in the UK over ‘rip-off’ games

The gaming firm is accused of using its market dominance to impose extra charges and drive up prices.

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UK inflation could hit 18% next year, Citi warns

Citi forecasts that without government support typical energy bills could hit £3,717 in October.

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Energy bills: Customers can't carry cost of Ukraine war, energy boss says

The government must stop bills being pushed up by the Ukraine war, the boss of Octopus Energy says.

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Iconic Shanghai sights go dark as drought hits power supply

Power cuts elsewhere in China have also hit major manufacturers of cars and smartphones.

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Cineworld confirms it is considering bankruptcy

The cinema chain, which also owns Picturehouse, has struggled with poor ticket sales.

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Tory leadership: Sunak attacks Truss plans in last push for votes

The ex-chancellor says his rival cannot afford direct help to households as well as tax cuts.

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China cuts lending rates as property market struggles

The country's central bank lowered the five-year mortgage rate by 1.5 percentage points on Monday.

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Port of Felixstowe strike will cost us a stack of money - haulier

Companies talk of how they expect the eight-day strike at the Port of Felixstowe to affect them.

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Do new school uniform rules save parents money?

Schools now have to take unnecessary logos off uniforms, but so far not all parents are benefitting.

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Plans to cut energy bills if peak-time use avoided

How homes can get discounts if they use less electricity at peak times are close to being announced.

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Felixstowe: Strike set to begin at UK's biggest container port

Workers at Felixstowe, which handles half the country's container cargo, will walk out for eight days.

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Over-50s turn to house-shares to beat rising rents

One flat-sharing website says it has seen a 239% increase in older people seeking shared accommodation.

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Is there a green solution to the vinyl record backlog?

Green Vinyl Records is taking the vinyl out of vinyl to offer more environmentally-friendly LPs.

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Rail strikes: Only 20% of rail services expected to run

The sixth one-day strike of the summer will see football fans and festival-goers make other travel plans.

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Cost-of-renting: Young, struggling and short of cash

We hear from young people finding it hard to afford their rent, as well as a landlord facing rising costs.

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Cineworld shares plunge on bankruptcy fears

The heavily indebted cinema chain, which also owns Picturehouse, has been hit by poor audiences.

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Billionaire Xiao Jianhua jailed for 13 years in China

Chinese-Canadian tycoon Xiao Jianhua disappeared from a luxury hotel in Hong Kong in 2017.

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Russia Starbucks: Home-grown chain Stars replaces coffee giant

Stars Coffee replaces Starbucks after the US chain pulled out over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Buy now, pay later: Warning over influencers' adverts on social media

Financial regulator says some adverts posted by influencers fail to highlight risks of borrowing.

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Experts warn no easy answers to how safe self-driving cars should be

A government expert body advising on the ethics of driverless cars warns of many tricky problems.

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Starbucks ordered to reinstate fired Memphis staff

The decision comes amid a tense fight between Starbucks and labour organisers.

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Jim Ratcliffe: Who is the man bidding for Man Utd?

One of the UK's richest men, Sir Jim has built a multi-billion pound business by buying unloved assets.

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Pulsic takeover by Super Orange HK blocked on security grounds

The move is the latest attempt by the government to limit China's involvement in UK business and technology.

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Gateshead factory closure puts 430 jobs at risk

Orchard House Foods wants to relocate production from Gateshead to its base in Northamptonshire.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Billionaire wants to buy Manchester United

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United if the Glazer family put the club up for sale.

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Cash use set to survive pandemic slump

Although cards remain a far more popular way to pay, cash is a preferred option for many, a report says.

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Ofgem director Christine Farnish resigns over price cap change

A director of the UK's energy watchdog quits over the way the energy price cap will be set.

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Royal Mail workers vote for further strikes

Members of the Communication Workers Union at the Royal Mail voted to strike over terms and conditions.

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Tencent sees first sales fall as China economy slows

The WeChat owner is also feeling the effects of a regulatory clampdown on gaming.

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Pace of UK house price rises slows to 11-month low, says ONS

Property values rose fastest in Scotland in the year to June, official figures show.

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Ladbrokes owner Entain to pay £17m for breaching rules

Entain failed to properly check possible money-laundering or offer support to struggling customers.

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Backing for Adam Neumann's new firm prompts outrage

Adam Neumann's financial backers say he's a "visionary leader" but others have doubts over his latest plans.

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Inflation: Why price rises may feel even worse than they are

Your own personal inflation rate could be higher than official figures suggest.

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UK to receive shipment of Australian gas next week

As Europe looks for alternatives to Russian energy, the UK is set to get an LNG delivery from Australia.

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Cost of living: Iceland to offer interest-free loans to customers

Interest free loans of between £25 and £100 will be available to help with rising inflation.

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Train and tube strikes: What are the dates and where is affected?

Thousands of rail workers are striking in August in an ongoing row over pay, jobs and conditions.

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Ted Baker set for £211m takeover by Reebok's owner

The bid by Authentic Brands, which also owns Elvis Presley's image rights, ends months of speculation.

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Government proposes more help for energy-intensive firms

Sectors like steel, paper and glass that use a lot of power could be set to receive more support.

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People can't wait for energy help - Citizens Advice

The charity voices concerns of delaying support for households bracing themselves for energy bill hikes.

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Martin Lewis: Energy bill crisis is on scale of pandemic

Government support needs to double to make up for the huge expected rise in bills, the consumer expert says.

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Shanghai Covid: Ikea shoppers flee attempt to lock down store

Video shows people running out of the store in Xuhui district as guards tried to shut them in.

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UK to cut taxes on imports from developing countries

The scheme means products such as clothes, shoes and foods will benefit from lower or zero tariffs.

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Cost of living: Government to simplify broadband access

The government says new system will give those receiving benefits better access to cheaper broadband.

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German households face levy of hundreds of pounds on gas bills

The surcharge will help energy companies cover the cost of replacing Russian supplies.

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Heathrow Airport extends cap on passengers to end of October

It means a daily limit on departing passengers will now apply until after the October half-term holidays.

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Not just hardest up that need bill help - Sir Keir Starmer

The Labour leader tells the BBC his proposal to freeze energy prices for all is a good use of public money.

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'Starbucks fired me for being three minutes late'

Starbucks is fighting efforts by workers in the US to unionise. Is it winning?

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Property asking prices record first drop this year, says Rightmove

The typical asking price in Britain is down 1.3%, Rightmove says, due to the summer holidays.

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Workers going into office just 1.5 days a week, survey suggests

This compares to an average of 3.8 days a week pre-pandemic, research by a consultancy finds.

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The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage

With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution.

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Rail fares in England to rise below inflation rate, ministers say

The increase will also begin in March, rather than January, the government says.

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Reduced Avanti West Coast timetable in place due to staff shortages

Operator Avanti West Coast says it is being introduced "to ensure a reliable service".

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Cost of living: Keir Starmer set to call for energy price cap freeze

The Labour leader will set out his plan on Monday - with no detail yet on how the freeze would be funded.

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Saudi Aramco: Oil giant tops own record with $48.4bn quarterly profit

The staggering profit comes amid soaring oil prices in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Train strikes: Passengers warned of more disruption as drivers walk out

Some rail operators will run no services at all, as 6,500 train drivers walk out in a dispute over pay.

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Meditation app Calm axes 20% of workforce

Boss Daniel Ko said the decision was "especially difficult for a company like ours".

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Argentina rate hiked to 69.5% as inflation hits 20-year high

The move comes as figures showed inflation in South America's second largest economy hit a 20-year high.

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J&J to replace talc-based powder with cornstarch after cancer lawsuits

By 2023 J&J will make all its baby powder using cornstarch following legal battles over talc's safety.

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Lee Jae-yong: Why did South Korea pardon the Samsung 'prince'?

Lee Jae-yong, who was convicted for bribery and embezzlement, has been granted a presidential pardon.

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People can't wait for energy help - Citizens Advice

The charity voices concerns of delaying support for households bracing themselves for energy bill hikes.

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Superdry boss Julian Dunkerton warns people will go to Europe to shop

Tax-free shopping is no longer available to international visitors to Britain.

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Sainsbury's to stop sale of disposable barbecues

The supermarket is joining other chains in removing barbecues from its shelves for safety reasons.

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McDonald's plans to reopen in Kyiv and western Ukraine

The burger chain says it hopes to support a "small but important sense of normalcy".

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Supermarkets not passing on lower fuel price - RAC

The margin between the price of fuel at the pump and what retailers buy it for is at its widest since 2013.

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US inflation eases in July as petrol prices drop

US consumer prices rose at annual rate of 8.5% in July, more slowly than June as petrol prices fell

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Avanti West Coast suspends sales and cuts timetables

Avanti West Coast says its limited timetables will run until further notice due to staff shortages.

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China housing crisis: The people living in unfinished apartments

As Chinese developers spiral into debt, people with nowhere else to live have moved into unfinished apartments.

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Qantas asks executives to work as baggage handlers for three months

The airline's head of operations has asked for 100 volunteers to fill the roles for three months.

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JetBlue airline boss over-hiring to beat staff exodus

Low-fare carrier JetBlue said it is a necessary policy when recruiting, as the industry re-starts.

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Port Talbot: Tata Steel faces crunch-time, professor warns

There are fears the Port Talbot site may shut if a deal to help cut carbon emissions is not struck.

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'I'm borrowing £5,000 to pay my energy bills'

Many people are getting desperate as spiralling energy bills start to bite.

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Felixstowe port workers to strike after talks fail

The UK's biggest container port faces an eight-day walkout after staff rejected a pay offer.

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Warning energy prices to hit over £4,200 in January

Consultancy Cornwall Insight now forecasts a typical household will pay £4,266 a year for energy,

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Cost of living: The people using OnlyFans as a second job to help with bills

A campaign group says more young people are joining the site because of the rising cost of living.

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John Lewis boss: I've never seen the economy like this

Dame Sharon White says worker shortages will fuel inflation further with more people retiring early.

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Supermarket food could soon carry eco-labels - study

Scientists hope that a scoring system will lead manufacturers to compete over sustainability.

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Boris Johnson rules out immediate cost-of-living measures

It comes as business boss Tony Danker warns the UK cannot "afford a summer of government inactivity".

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Olive oil prices to rise as heatwave hits production

Prices in supermarkets could increase by 20-25% later this year, one leading exporter tells the BBC.

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China housing crisis: The people living in unfinished apartments

China’s massive economy is being threatened by a crisis in the real estate market. As developers spiral into debt, some people have decided to move into unfinished apartments.

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Google strikes Cloud deal and invests in CME

Google strikes Cloud deal and invests in CME



Alphabet Inc.’s GOOG +0.72% Google has invested $1 billion in futures-exchange giant CME CME +0.99% Group Inc. and struck a deal to move the company’s core trading systems to the cloud.

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Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Motors to buy Ford car plant in India

The American motor industry giant announced last year that it would close its Indian car factories.

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JetBlue Airline boss over-hiring to beat staff exodus

Low-fare carrier JetBlue said it is a necessary policy when recruiting, as the industry re-starts.

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Cost of living: People turning back to cash as prices rise

Post Offices handled a record £801m in personal cash withdrawals in July.

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The lockdown side-hustles that turned into full-time businesses

The pandemic turned some people into savvy entrepreneurs but how many have ditched their day job?

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Climate change: Tears of joy as US bill clears Senate hurdle

The plans - which aim to reduce US carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 - still needs House approval.

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Liz Truss will seek to bring in National Insurance cut immediately

The Tory leadership contender's team believe the move could happen within days if she became PM.

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Energy bills: What do I do if I can't pay?

Charities warn against not paying for energy bills as a campaign to refuse to pay builds.

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Is there anything green about plastic grass?

More people are swapping real lawns for fake but experts are worried about its environmental impact.

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Port Talbot: Tata Steel faces crunch-time, professor warns

There are fears the Port Talbot site may shut if a deal to help cut carbon emissions is not struck.

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Cost of living: Over a third cut back on essentials

More than a third of Britons are cutting back on food to cope with higher costs, a new report has shown.

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Felixstowe: Workers at key UK port to strike for eight days

Around 1,900 staff at Britain's largest container port will walk-out in a dispute over pay.

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Bank's recession warning matters to everyone

Times are already hard but the Bank of England says they'll get worse and stay that way until late 2023

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How will a recession hit the UK housing market?

The UK economy is forecast to shrink this year but what will it mean for first-time home buyers?

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US jobs growth jumps in July despite slowdown fears

Firms added far more jobs than expected last month as interest rates rise to tackle inflation.

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Bank of England governor defends rate hike to stop lasting price rises

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey defends decision to raise interest rates by the most in 27 years.

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Evergrande gets $818m as football stadium land deal cancelled

The announcement comes as the heavily-indebted Chinese property firm tries to raise cash to repay debt.

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UK hiring slowing down as recession looms

The recruitment blitz that followed the pandemic is cooling, according to a jobs report.

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What is a recession and how could it affect me?

The Bank of England is predicting a recession later this year - what does that mean?

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Bank of England warns the UK will fall into recession this year

The UK is expected to shrink until the end of 2023 in the longest downturn since the financial crisis.

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UK interest rates: How does a rise affect me?

Interest rates are one of the main tools used to keep the UK economy growing steadily.

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Cost of living: Small garages want petrol prices cut at chains

Independent fuel sellers say supermarkets are not reflecting wholesale costs at the pump.

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M&S stops selling disposable barbecues across UK

The supermarket says the move is due to "unusually hot and dry conditions".

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Dyson fined £1.2m after milling machine fell on worker

The company has been fined after a 1.5 tonne machine fell on a worker at its Wiltshire factory.

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Bain consultancy banned from government work over 'misconduct'

The management consultancy cannot work for the UK government for three years over 'misconduct' in South Africa.

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Oil producers to raise output but at slower pace

Opec+ members will pump an extra 100,000 barrels a day in September, an amount some say is "meaningless".

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Robinhood cuts nearly a quarter of staff as crypto dives

The trading platform, which is popular with amateur investors, reported a large drop in revenues.

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Thousands of small firms go bust owing millions in bounce back Covid loans

While most went broke for legitimate reasons, 260 directors have been disqualified for misuse of money.

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Uber attracts record number of drivers as cost of living bites

The ride-hailing app had been facing a driver shortage, leading to long waiting times for customers.

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House prices climb 11% despite cost of living squeeze

But the Nationwide says there are signs of a slowdown and interest rate rises could cool the market.

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BP reports huge profits as energy bills soar

The firm reported profits of $8.45bn in the second quarter of the year as oil and gas prices jumped.

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Cost of living: Energy bills forecast to hit £3,615 a year

Many families are already facing soaring costs, with UK inflation at the highest in 40 years.

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Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men face off in India 5G battle

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are likely to become telecom rivals as India rolls out 5G technology.

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What could Saudi Arabia and UAE do to help lower oil prices?

The world's biggest oil producers remain reluctant to turn on the taps.

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BA suspends sales of short-haul tickets from Heathrow

The airline suspends sales for a week in response to the airport's cap on passenger numbers.

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New property register aims to stop money laundering

The move is part of economic sanctions in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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How much do women footballers get paid?

BBC analysis shows a wide gap between leading male and female players' wages but could that be able to change?

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