Many households will see their budgets stretched further - but there is some good news.
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Sunday, March 31, 2024
Temu U-turns on terms of cash 'giveaway' offer
The retailer changes what it can do with customer data after privacy concerns were raised.
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Friday, March 29, 2024
Post-Brexit tax to hit UK car exports to Canada
A post-Brexit deal has expired with no new agreement, which leaving UK exports to Canada subject to new tariffs.
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Post-Brexit tax to hit UK car exports to Canada
A post-Brexit deal has expired with no new agreement, which leaving UK exports to Canada subject to new tariffs.
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Secret papers show Post Office knew case was false
Draft report seen by BBC confirms Post Office knew of IT vulnerabilities before Bates v Post Office case.
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'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried faces lengthy jail term
The former billionaire is about to find out his punishment for massive fraud and money laundering.
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How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?
UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'
The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves.
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Top streamer Ninja diagnosed with cancer at 32
Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins is the most-followed streamer in the world, with 19m followers on Twitch.
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'
National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand.
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Donald Trump media firm soars in stock market debut
The long awaited moment hands the former president a stake worth more than $5bn.
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How do I know if my smart meter is broken?
More than four millions smart meters in Great Britain were not working at the end of 2023.
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Welsh shoppers shell out the most for Easter eggs
Shoppers on average spent £13.52 on four chocolate treats this year amid soaring cocoa prices.
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Monday, March 25, 2024
Boeing boss to leave as firm faces safety crisis
Dave Calhoun, the boss of the troubled planemaker, is standing down, the company has announced.
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Energy prices could vary at different times of day
Ofgem launches early discussions about a "dynamic" price cap that changes as consumers became more flexible.
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Labour eyes floating wind farms for energy security
Sir Keir Starmer will announce a new state-owned firm with £8.3bn to invest in green energy.
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Sunday, March 24, 2024
Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia
The announcement was met with mixed reactions from fans of the famed anime.
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Security law brings Hong Kong's future as business hub into question
A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.
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Avanti to pay train drivers £600 a shift for overtime
West Coast Main Line drivers to receive £600 a shift, up from £125, after company strikes deal with union.
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Triple lock for pensions to be in Tory manifesto
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth.
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Chancellor to be quizzed after inflation hits lowest level in over two years
Jeremy Hunt is back in the red seat after sharing the last Budget before the general election
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Friday, March 22, 2024
Bahrain takes full control of supercar brand McLaren
Sovereign wealth fund takes full control following deep financial uncertainty for the British firm.
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Row erupts over German football kit deal
The German Football Association's decision to ditch supplier Adidas for Nike is blasted by politicians.
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Wetherspoon profits jump as Covid recovery continues
The pub chain saw profits increase eightfold to £36m in the first six months of the financial year.
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All Nationwide payments to banks 'delayed'
The building society has apologised and says it is "working to get things back to normal."
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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Watchdog assessing McDonald's and Greggs IT failures
Payments Systems Regulator is examining spate of outages, which also affected Sainsbury's and Tesco.
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US accuses Apple of monopolising smartphone market
In a landmark lawsuit, the justice department alleges the company used its power to limit competition.
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Bank of England to announce interest rates decision
The UK's central bank is set to announce its decision at noon, after holding rates at 5.25% since last summer.
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'I missed out on £47,000': Pension report could recommend compensation
Some women say the way the state pension age was raised, from 60 to 65, was unfair.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Gucci sales to fall by 20% due to Asia slowdown
It is estimated to get more than a third of its sales from China, whose economy has been struggling.
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How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping
Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Evergrande and its founder accused of $78bn fraud
Former billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and faces being banned from the financial markets for life.
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Monday, March 18, 2024
What is a heat pump and how much do they cost?
The financial support to help households replace their gas boilers with heat pumps is increasing.
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Star Wars' Millennium Falcon features on new 50p
A new series of coins made at the Royal Mint is dedicated to the iconic Star Wars vehicles.
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Sunday, March 17, 2024
Government told heat pump sales need massive jump
The spending watchdog says the costs remain too high and public awareness of the technology remains low.
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M25 reopens eight hours ahead of schedule
The unprecedented daytime closure had closed one of the country's busiest stretches of motorway.
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M25 work 'on schedule' as Monday rush hour looms
The unprecedented daytime closure affects one of the country's busiest stretches of motorway.
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Saturday, March 16, 2024
Workaholics Anonymous: 'I couldn't step away from the computer'
We speak to people addicted to work after writer James Graham reveals he has the condition.
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What we know about Meghan's regal lifestyle brand
American Riviera Orchard has already amassed hundreds of thousands of online followers.
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Water crisis shakes India’s Silicon Valley
With long queues at public taps and fewer showers, Bengaluru's residents reel under a water shortage.
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Sainsbury's deliveries cancelled due to tech issues
The supermarket has apologised and says the problem is also impacting contactless payments.
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Friday, March 15, 2024
Flight chaos made worse by engineer delay
August bank holiday disruption was made worse by engineers' inability to fix the issue from home, a report says.
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Post Office victim's child: 'Scandal left me mute'
Katie Downey and other postmasters' children want redress for the impact the scandal had on their lives.
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
AI weapons scanner backtracks on UK testing claims
Evolv Technology has been asked to change claims its technology has been tested by the government.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Google restricts AI chatbot election answers
Elections are due to be held around the world this year including in the US, India and the UK.
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Sail-powered cargo ship 'shows potential of wind'
Using sails reduced ship's fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions, company data indicates.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
What a $1 deal says about America's office market
The US is facing an office property "apocalypse", which is creating worries around the world.
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US inflation edges up ahead of Fed decision
The rate of price increases picked up in February, as petrol and housing costs pushed higher.
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Aldi to increase pay for second time this year
The supermarket raises pay again as retailers prepare for higher minimum wage levels.
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Scammers pose as real firms to target job seekers
Jenny Jamieson says scammers posed as her company by advertising fake jobs on WhatsApp.
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Monday, March 11, 2024
Trial of British hedge fund trader accused of £1.4bn fraud begins
Sanjay Shah is one of nine people accused of defrauding Denmark through tax evasion and avoidance schemes.
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Reddit aims for $6.4bn valuation in shares sale
The social media website is one of the most popular in the world but struggles to make a profit.
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Fifty hurt as jet to NZ hit by 'technical' issue
Passengers on the flight from Sydney to Auckland reported experiencing a "quick little drop".
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Vinyl revival recognised by inflation data gurus
Vinyl music sales – led by Taylor Swift's success - return to the basket of goods used to track prices.
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Sunday, March 10, 2024
More ethnic minority bosses at top UK companies
A review of the largest companies shows there are now 12 ethnic minority CEOs at FTSE 100 firms.
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Labour won't turn things around immediately, Reeves says
The shadow chancellor says she would "methodically" identify new sources of funding for her polices.
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Saudi oil giant sees sharp fall in profits
Saudi Aramco is boosting its pay-out to shareholders despite a 25% fall in profits last year.
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Saturday, March 9, 2024
What a $1 deal says about America's office market
The US is facing an office property "apocalypse", which is creating worries around the world.
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Friday, March 8, 2024
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group says Matches fashion to fold
Mike Ashley's retail group says the designer brand platform it bought in December is losing too much money.
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New BP boss gets £8m pay packet in 2023
The new boss of BP was paid a little over £8m last year, the company revealed on Friday.
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Thursday, March 7, 2024
'My AI twin may get me more modelling work'
As the fashion industry grapples with the rise of AI, one model has created an AI twin of herself.
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Bill that could ban TikTok approved by US House panel
The proposed law would prohibit apps controlled by "foreign adversaries". TikTok has urged users to protest.
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What does the Budget mean for you?
Tax and spending cuts will have a significant impact on your finances, so here's what it means for you.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Weekend delays warning as part of M25 to be closed
People using this part of the road network should only travel if necessary, National Highways says.
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Ban on FKA twigs Calvin Klein ad partially lifted
The ruling in January caused controversy, with the singer calling the ban "double standards".
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
N Korea hacked S Korea chip firms, Seoul says
South Korea's spy agency says Pyongyang is trying to produce its own semiconductors for weapons.
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Elon Musk sued over $128m unpaid severance at Twitter
Four former Twitter leaders accuse Elon Musk of flouting the law and not paying Twitter's debts.
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Monday, March 4, 2024
Five ways to save on train tickets as fares rise
As rail fares rise on Sunday, we find the ways passengers can keep journeys as cheap as possible.
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Faisal Islam: Why this won't be the Budget that Jeremy Hunt wanted
An economy in recession and high borrowing costs mean there will not be a bumper election giveaway.
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Sunday, March 3, 2024
Nissan accused of dumping its electric car pioneers
Owners of older vehicles tell the BBC of their anger that their cars' apps will stop working.
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Ex-mining towns falling further behind - charity
A BBC poll finds 73% of people in coalfield communities have seen little progress on levelling up.
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Warning cost of living fund closure 'catastrophic'
Hundreds of thousands of families have had help through the government's Household Support Fund.
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I will only cut taxes in responsible way - Hunt
The chancellor tells the BBC he hopes to show a path towards lower taxes in Wednesday's Budget.
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Saturday, March 2, 2024
Five ways to save money on train tickets as fares rise
As rail fares rise on Sunday, we find the ways passengers can keep journeys as cheap as possible.
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Friday, March 1, 2024
How big banks are becoming 'Bitcoin whales'
There will only ever be 21 million bitcoins, and US financial giants are buying up thousands.
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Price of first class stamp to rise again
This is the fourth rise in two years for first class stamps and the second class cost will rise too.
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All you need to know about Friday's train strikes
LNER and Northern train drivers, plus London Overground staff, are all set to stage walkouts.
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