Rates low for too long, says ex-Bank of England boss

Lord Mervyn King says inflation has now been tamed and interest rates are "in the right ballpark".

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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