'I'm trapped in a joint mortgage with my abuser'

An abuse survivor describes her ordeal as a charity calls for action to tackle financial abuse.

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'Our winter fuel payment goes into the holiday kitty'

Some pensioners say they don't need the extra cash of up to £300 - and want better means testing.

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New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?

Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.

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Titanic shipyard may run out of cash within weeks

Trade unions are calling for help to save hundreds of jobs at the historic shipbuilder Harland and & Wolff.

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Boiler maker Worcester Bosch considering job cuts

The company blames a drop in sales, the cost of living and a move towards electrification.

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'I'm trapped in a joint mortgage with my abuser'

An abuse survivor describes her ordeal as a charity calls for action to tackle financial abuse.

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Scotland's only oil refinery confirmed to close next year

Petroineos said the closure of Grangemouth was due to it being unable to compete with more modern foreign sites.

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Data centres as vital as NHS and power grid, government says

Critical national infrastructure status means they will get extra government support during emergencies.

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Adnams chairman stands down for health reasons

Jonathon Adnams, who was due to leave next year, says he is proud of the company's achievements.

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Apple told to pay Ireland €13bn in tax by EU

The European Court of Justice upheld a 2016 decision that said Apple received unlawful aid from Ireland.

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EU court rules Google must pay €2.4bn fine

Google loses its appeal against the fine, handed down for its shopping comparison service.

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GB News owner buys Spectator magazine for £100m

The right-leaning political magazine has been sold to the the hedge fund tycoon Sir Paul Marshall.

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Apple banks on AI to boost sales of new iPhone 16

The firm says its new handset has been built for artificial intelligence as it looks to regain its edge.

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How do the Post Office compensation schemes work?

More than 4,000 people caught up in the Horizon scandal are trying to obtain remuneration for their suffering.

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Google's lucrative ad tech business goes on trial

Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search - now they are coming for its ad tech.

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Asos shoppers hit out at new £3.95 returns charge

The company said it was introduced a charge for customers with a "frequently high return rate".

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Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts

An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.

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First-class stamp price to rise to £1.65

The company says the price rise is needed as it faces "very real and urgent" financial challenges.

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'Without emergency government fund, I wouldn't be here'

The BBC hears from those who have used the Household Support Fund, which has been extended until April 2025.

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Selena Gomez joins billionaire celebrity rich list

The celebrity joins the billionaire ranks thanks to her Rare Beauty make-up business.

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PM defends 'tough decision' over winter fuel cut

The PM says the only way to deliver change is to do "difficult things now", in his first major No 10 interview.

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Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested

Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.

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Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested

Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.

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Body Shop's remaining stores rescued from administration

The deal for the cosmetics firm appears to secure the immediate future for remaining staff.

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Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided'

Pavel Durov has hit back at French authorities following his arrest in Paris last week.

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John Lewis brings back 'never knowingly undersold'

The U-turn comes as the High Street retailer tries to revive its fortunes and win back customers.

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US plans to block Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel - US media

The controversial move comes during a heated election year in the US.

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Alert over potentially deadly counterfeit vodka

The Food Standards Agency warns counterfeit bottles have been found to contain a dangerous substance.

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Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry

South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.

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Nine offshore wind farm projects awarded in UK auction

The green energy deals follow last year's auction when no companies bid to build offshore wind farms.

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Will Labour’s plan make train tickets cheaper?

What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?

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Has ticket row taken the shine off Oasis reunion?

The Gallagher brothers received backlash after ticket prices shot up as fans waited in an online queue.

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Support fund extended after winter fuel payment cut

The government makes £421m available as it continues the Household Support Fund to March next year.

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UK and EU airports are sticking with 100ml liquid rule - but why?

Air travellers who hoped the era of "tiny toiletries" was nearly over are facing fresh disappointment.

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Off-road sites could be used for Dover port queues

A Home Office minister says sites off the main road network could be a “contingency measure”.

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Will things get worse like Keir Starmer says?

The prime minister says the Autumn Budget will be "painful", so what might be in store?

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Support fund extended after winter fuel payment cut

The government makes £421m available as it continues the Household Support Fund to March next year.

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Oasis ticket sales defended after fans' fury

Fans complained they felt ripped off and frustrated after facing long online queues and surge pricing.

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Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months.

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Musk's X banned in Brazil after disinformation row

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.

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Workers' rights to four-day week could be strengthened

Employees could get greater powers to work their contracted hours over fewer days.

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