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Surging fuel prices push UK inflation rate to 3.5% ahead of Budget
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
Nearly a decade after Boeing unveiled its largest 737 Max jet, the company has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to bring the plane to airlines.
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Elon Musk considering Tesla-SpaceX merger
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
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Watch: 'We don't pay' - lawyer advises how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
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Why does Elon Musk want to merge Tesla and SpaceX?
Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.
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The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases
Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.
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Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit
A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.
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Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge
The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American…
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Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites
Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.
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Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.
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Union attacks NatWest plans to get workers back to the office
The bank says workers will be required to attend the office at least two days a week from February.
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Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays
The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.
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Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
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£30 rise in payments for crisis-hit households
More money is made available through a resilience fund for hard-pressed households in Sheffield.
What if an AI bubble bursts — and that accelerates AI job losses?
Research on past recessions suggests downturns can accelerate automation. That raises the specter of a double whammy for workers.
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'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
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Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
Why these 5 everyday items fluctuate in price at the grocery store
Here's what's behind the fluctuating costs of everyday grocery items such as ground beef, eggs and chocolate chip cookies.
TikTok staff raised child safety alarms. Court records show executives failed to act
The warnings surfaced in a trove of unreported court records. "I have been fighting about fixing this for months with people who didn't think the…
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Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.
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What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
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Food aid charity under pressure from fuel costs
FareShare South West says fuel costs are putting immense pressure on work helping thousands in need.
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How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the…
Difficult times in agriculture are making it tough for the next generation of farmers
Many farmers across the U.S. are reaching retirement age. But lately, increasing volatility and sky-high prices in agriculture are making it tough…
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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting bug had Saudi support, claims prosecutors
Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.
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US bans China's DeepSeek from government in race for AI dominance
The Chinese technology is removed from most US government agencies as race for AI dominance steps up.
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Vinted blocks French looters listing stolen goods for sale
The platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to looting".
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Bikes 'not for jousting,' says Lime after duel video
Footage emerged on social media of hundreds of people gathered in east London to watch a bike joust.
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Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.
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