Lord Mervyn King says inflation has now been tamed and interest rates are "in the right ballpark".
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Monday, September 30, 2024
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Treasury reconsidering Labour plan for non-dom tax status
The change follows concerns over how much money will be raised, should wealthy foreigners leave the UK.
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Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool
It says it has listened to concerns about the tool, which continuously screenshots online activity.
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Daily Telegraph tipped to go to US bidder at auction
British-born Dovid Efune who owns the New York Sun is considered by several parties as the frontrunner.
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Saturday, September 28, 2024
When to recline and how to share armrests: Rules for avoiding a mid-flight row
Experts share their top tips for staying out of our fellow travellers' bad books.
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Friday, September 27, 2024
Firm says £1bn plant will transform UK recycling
The former paper mill will be one of the UK's largest cardboard and tissue production facilities.
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Dame Judi Dench and John Cena to voice Meta AI chatbot
The firm also unveiled the first working prototype of Meta's augmented-reality glasses, called Orion.
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Banks must refund fraud up to £85,000 in five days
Victims tricked into sending money to scammers must be refunded within five days under new rules.
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IMF approves $7bn loan to cash-strapped Pakistan
Pakistan has taken more than 20 loans from the IMF since 1958 and is currently its fifth-largest debtor.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Companies raided over tax relief fraud allegations
Officers from HM Revenue and Customs execute warrants at a number of companies as part of an investigation.
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US accuses Visa of debit card monopoly
The Department of Justice said Visa's actions had slowed competition and raised prices across the economy.
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Huel hit with third ad ban in two months
The meal supplement company made misleading claims comparing its product to vegetables.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
CrowdStrike: Company to face questions over global IT outage
Cancer delays, holidays ruined, businesses out of pocket - the CrowdStrike outage examined.
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'No money and no answers' two years after collapse of funeral firm
Margaret and David Fee paid thousands for funeral plans, then discovered the company they used had collapsed.
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Monday, September 23, 2024
Peter Jay: The extraordinary life of 'the cleverest young man in England'
Economist and broadcaster who controversially became the UK ambassador to Washington and launched TV-am.
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Woolworths and Coles sued over fake discount claims
The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year.
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Sunday, September 22, 2024
Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.
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Peter Jay: the rise and fall of 'the cleverest young man in England'
Economist and broadcaster who controversially became the UK ambassador to Washington and launched TV-am.
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Bates hits out at slow Post Office scandal payments
The campaigner says it is time for a commitment for certain claims to be paid out over the next six months.
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Nike boss steps down as company veteran returns
The company looks to shake things up as demand for its trainers falters in international markets.
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Friday, September 20, 2024
Interest rates held at 5% but 'on the path down'
Economists are betting on rates being held in September with a cut to come in November instead.
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Microsoft chooses infamous nuclear site for AI power
The 1979 accident at Three Mile Island had cast a shadow on nuclear power in the US for decades.
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
US sues ship firms for $100m over Baltimore bridge crash
The Justice Department said repair costs should be carried by the companies responsible, not US citizens.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Train drivers accept pay deal to end strike action
Aslef said 96.6% of its members who voted backed the deal, marking the end of long-running strikes.
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Marlboro owner sells UK inhaler firm over backlash
Philip Morris International bought Vectura Group just three years ago in a deal worth more than £1bn.
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Guardian in talks to sell world's oldest Sunday paper
The Guardian owner is in exclusive talks to sell the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Titanic yard boss: 'Strong case' for a single owner
The firm has been heavily loss making since it was bought out of administration five years ago.
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Rupert Murdoch's 'Succession' court battle begins
The court battle will determine the future of the billionaire's media empire.
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Monday, September 16, 2024
'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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Sunday, September 15, 2024
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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Saturday, September 14, 2024
'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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Friday, September 13, 2024
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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Thursday, September 12, 2024
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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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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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Monday, September 9, 2024
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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Sunday, September 8, 2024
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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Saturday, September 7, 2024
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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Friday, September 6, 2024
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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Thursday, September 5, 2024
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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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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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Monday, September 2, 2024
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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Sunday, September 1, 2024
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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