'I got quick cash in my account but it was too good to be true'

Criminals are conning young people into using their bank accounts to launder money, fraud experts say.

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Top-selling mobile games break rules on loot boxes

Ads for games are meant to say if they contain loot boxes - BBC News has found most do not.

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Pension credit applications rise after cut in winter fuel payments

A big jump in pensioners applying for the means-tested benefit came after ministers limited winter fuel payments.

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Uber probed by US regulator over subscription plan

The ride-hailing giant says it received inquiries from the FTC about Uber One cancellation procedures.

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'It's so easy to lie': A fifth of children use fake age on social media

The regulator finds a fifth of children are pretending to be adults, potentially exposing them to harm.

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AI spurs 'revolution' for some visually impaired people

AI services that can describe pictures and scenes are helping the visually impaired.

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Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul

The government wants more young people in work as it aims to boost the overall employment rate.

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MPs brand UK financial regulator 'incompetent'

A report by a group of MPs and peers called for the Financial Conduct Authority to be overhauled.

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Macy's employee hid more than $130m in delivery expenses

An employee "intentionally" concealed expenses related to package deliveries, the retailer says.

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Barclays fined £40m over 'reckless' Qatar fundraising

The UK's financial watchdog says investors did not have all the information they should have had.

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What are my rights if my home is flooded?

Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of flood damage.

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Wales tourism tax plans to be published

Visitors might pay a charge when staying overnight in Wales under plans to be outlined later.

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'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar

The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?

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Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m

The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".

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'I was scammed out of £75k by Martin Lewis deepfake advert'

Des Healey lost £76,000 in a scam using a deepfake of Martin Lewis and Elon Musk.

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'We are being robbed': Homeowners feel trapped by rising fees

Residents say as costs surge basic maintenance and administrative duties are not being fulfilled.

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The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible

Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.

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How family firms could be affected by Budget tax rises

Farmers have dominated the debate over changes to inheritance tax – but the issue is much wider than that.

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Temu owner's shares slump as China slowdown hits sales

US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement.

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Self-made Indian billionaire faces biggest test after US fraud charges

The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.

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Liverpool Street remains busiest station in UK

The increased use of the Elizabeth line has led to a rise in people using the station, data shows.

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More tenants could be excluded from Right to Buy

The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed.

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Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud

Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.

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Shipping giant to move operations from major port

Maersk says it will stop using Felixstowe when its larger ships dock in the UK.

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Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans

India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.

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UK's largest retailers warn Budget will lead to job cuts

Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills.

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UK-India trade talks to re-launch in the new year

Sir Keir Starmer met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit of global economic leaders.

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Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was "a kind of Mozart".

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'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says

But the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.

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'London-style' bus services promised for England with £1bn boost

The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population.

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Billions at stake in court battle over North Sea oil

Lawyers and campaigners have made their arguments before Lord Ericht in Edinburgh this week.

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X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.

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UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed

The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

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Typhoo Tea teeters on the brink of administration

The loss-making firm is attempting a turnaround amid a break-in and fire at its former factory.

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What is Rachel Reeves' plan for pension funds?

The chancellor says she wants to “fire up the UK’s economy” with a "Canadian-style" pensions model.

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The Onion buys Alex Jones's Infowars at auction

Infowars was auctioned as part of a defamation ruling after Jones falsely called the Sandy Hook School shooting a hoax.

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Car buyer payouts over loan scandal could be delayed

Regulators want to give more time to car dealers potentially facing a deluge of mis-selling claims.

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JD Sports boss warns prices will rise due to Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said firms will have to absorb higher taxes through their profits.

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VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian

The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals.

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Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again

The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.

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Energy smart meter issues creating north-south divide

Technology differences mean meters in northern England and Scotland may not work properly, energy firm body admits.

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Factory to make blades as part of £1bn deal

The deal secured by the Hull facility is for the East Anglia TWO project off the Suffolk coast.

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Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?

They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?

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Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls

Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website.

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Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.

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Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks

Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.

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The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops

The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.

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China is trying to fix its economy - Trump could derail those plans

Trump won the election on a platform of steep import taxes, including tariffs as high as 60% on China.

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Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?

They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?

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Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

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US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.

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Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

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Asda to cut 475 jobs and reduce hybrid working

The retailer says it is restructuring the business amid a challenging market.

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Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact

Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.

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Primark considers investing outside UK due to Budget

The chief executive is concerned that the High Street will "bear the weight" of tax rises.

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£15 jeans 'more durable' than £150 pair in tests

University of Leeds test clothes to advise fast fashion industry and results 'surprising'.

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Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end

Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?

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The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

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The house paints that promise much more than colour

Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.

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Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike

The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.

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US jobs growth slows sharply as election looms

Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, much lower than the 223,000 created in September, figures show.

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Value for Money tsar linked to string of overspends

David Goldstone has previously worked as an executive on the Olympics, Parliament's restoration and HS2.

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Six ways the Budget will affect you if you're under 25

Among the policies announced by the chancellor, some will have a direct impact on younger people.

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Boeing raises pay offer in bid to end seven-week strike

The union representing more than 30,000 striking workers endorsed the offer and will hold a ballot on Monday.

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US jobs growth slows as presidential election looms

Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, much lower than the 223,000 created in September, figures show.

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Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.

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