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Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
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Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance
Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.
A lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid support schemes is expected to be highlighted in the report.
Pat McFadden says they would need a "good reason" to decline one of 55,000 new work placements.
The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park.
Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.
Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.
The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.
What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery.
A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.
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Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.
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Guernsey Dairy's production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives
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The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.
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The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.
Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.
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The supermarket chair quit the Conservative Party to throw his support behind Sir Keir Starmer.
Every day up until Christmas, the Redcar foodbank is asking the community to donate a specific item.
The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.
Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.
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The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.
Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.
Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.
Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.
Services resumed this morning but there have been knock-on delays, diversions and cancellations to flights.
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Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.
Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.
The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.
The streaming giant gives users a summary of their listening habits every year.
Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.
The Rest is Football will stream on Netflix during next summer's World Cup as part of a new deal.
Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.
Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.
Residents in two tower blocks see a huge rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.
Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.
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Customers will pay for investment in Britain's energy networks, but should save from other changes.
The Prime Minister calls Kent water crisis "shocking” as 24,000 homes are warned to boil water.
Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced.
Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.
The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.
Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.
The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their 'sustainability' claims.
The deal comes as Unilever plans to offload some food brands to focus on care and beauty.
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As it stands, Thames Water has sufficient cash to make it to the first quarter of next year.
The $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly $2bn Versace was sold for in 2018.
It comes days after thousands of Airbus planes were grounded for an urgent software update.
The food bank's plea for donations comes as figures showed rising demand across the West Midlands.
The city accuses Kraft Heinz and other food giants of knowingly selling products that have caused serious diseases, leaving local governments with the public health care costs.
Growth in the UK economy is expected to slow next year, an influential global policy group predicts.
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The city council has discounted group tickets for bus travel across Hull over Christmas.
Two senior US politicians accuse the platforms of malpractice, including intellectual property theft.
Anika Wells says she is ready to help nations which wish to copy Australia's social media ban for under-16s.
The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.
Two lower courts have already ruled against President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.
The county council says the scheme provides free heating upgrades and prioritizes the most vulnerable.
Headteacher Jade Hunter says she has not encountered generosity and goodwill like this before.
The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost.
ZipCar, which has more than 600,000 UK members, temporarily suspends new bookings on its platform.
The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.
Plans to ban passengers from the peak train service between Manchester and London are abandoned.
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.
Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly.
The public is being asked to donate 24 items in December to help make up Christmas hampers.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.
Harbour Energy has already reduced its onshore workforce by about 600 since 2023.
Let's Talk Money sessions will be held in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole and Withernsea.
Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
Headteachers in the south welcome moves to introduce financial literacy to the national curriculum.
More people are being pushed into homelessness due to the cost of living crisis, a charity says.
Retail giant Coupang is often described as South Korea's equivalent of Amazon.com.
GP Dr Kamlesh Sreekissoon says his patients are working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
Tzara Spurrier, known online as GlosBudgetMum, is hosting the event at Hesters Way Community Centre.
The north-east London project is urging people to donate so all children get a present at Christmas.
Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.
The issue is thought to affect 6,000 planes, which will need to undergo an urgent software update or have computers replaced.
Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.
Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting value for money.
Pub bosses have warned they face a sharp rise in business rates bills despite government support.
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Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years
The price increase is expected to raise millions to fund the museum's renovation plans.
HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.
Two Iranian men and a British man are held after raids in Birmingham and the West Midlands.
One of the world's largest banking firms announces plans to build a new HQ "bigger than the Shard".
The venues offer people the chance to stay warm, socialise and seek support during winter.
The barn near Beverley will be used to store donations for Jacob's Well Appeal.
People can donate food and household items, or help with food sorting, packing or distribution.
A Devizes charity is backing the national Buy Nothing New campaign - an alternative to Black Friday.
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?
BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.
Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.
Businesses in Surrey give mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget.
The ransomware attack in September crippled Asahi's Japan operations and caused a drinks shortage.
An all-electric version of the classic van, a familiar sight in the 1950s, is to go into production.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?
The finance secretary says rates will not rise and no new bands will be introduced in January's Budget.
People at a community kitchen say the Chancellor is helping the worst-off but others will pay for it.
The BBC's Tyler Edwards asks under 25s in Cardiff if they think the minimum wage increase is enough.
Non-residents will soon have to pay $100 per person to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.
Organisations are awarded £80,000 worth of grants by Dorset Community Foundation and BCP Council.
Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.
Electric vehicle drivers will soon face a pay-per-mile tax as 2030 deadline to phase out petrol and diesel cars looms.
Some pension savers face a hit to the amount of money they can put into their pension without paying national insurance.
Mum-of-three Lucy Burns says removing the cap is going to "make a huge difference to my household".
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.
Camilla Smythe from the Cyber Defence Alliance gives her tips for shopping online.
The levels at which people have to start paying tax will stay frozen for another three years.
The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.
In the lead up to the Chancellor delivering her Budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility published their report early in error.
The BBC's Ben Chu looks at how much the UK government gets in tax and where those taxes are spent.
The label is going into business with tech start-up Suno after settling a lawsuit against the company.
Seasonal hiring is poised to drop to its lowest level since 2008, a sign of caution among US businesses in the face of tariffs and consumer angst.
The chancellor tries to calm nerves in the Parliamentary Labour Party about her tax and spending plans.
The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on low incomes to save.
Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.
Editors Chris Mason and Faisal Islam discuss what's at stake in the 2025 Autumn Budget.
The publisher of the Daily Mail says it is in talks to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m.
The future of the levy has been the subject of much speculation, with one think tank calling it "one of the most economically damaging taxes"
Dozens of pro-Trump accounts are being accused of misleading followers after the social media site began showing user locations.
The BBC asks young people in Birmingham how often they think about money.
A scheme to provide free lunches to all state primary school pupils in London reaches a milestone.
The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks.
Manou, a student at Trinity Laban, is worried about the government's proposed 6% levy.
Businesses call for stability ahead of the budget while families await child benefit cap decision.
The family behind a community hub in Leigh Park, Havant, will send 150 parcels of food and gifts.
Small business owners share their hopes ahead of the upcoming Budget.
BBC Verify's Ben Chu has been in Leeds asking people if they know how big the national debt is.
The BBC's Lucy Woodham explains what the red box is and what's actually inside it.
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it provides food for roughly 28,500 people every week.
Europe should "reconsider" rules for big tech firms if it wants lower US tariffs on steel exports, the US Commerce Secretary says.
Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs
Experts criticise "overly complex” rules and call for an overhaul of Britain's nuclear strategy.
It is not clear how many jobs are at risk within the company which has sites across the UK.
The auction shattered the previous record for a price tag fetched for a work by a female artist.
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.
Diamond Hampers is giving away blankets, duvets, and pillows to people who find it hard to heat their homes.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is a "renewed commitment to multilateral co-operation".
The company claims "unsustainable" levels of taxation has made any future investments "non-viable".
Only a fraction of fraud reports result in a prosecution, new analysis suggests.
The "face-to-face" freecycle event is branching out to other locations in the county.
The £20,000 scheme will provide people in North Northamptonshire with toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
Georgina Cox wants clothing firm Sweaty Betty to apologise and pay influencers it works with fairly.
Regulator Ofgem says a change in the price cap in January means a 0.2% increase in gas and electricity prices.
A group of politicians wants to see a freeze on excise duty for spirits in the Budget.
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Marcus Lewis-Roper says people can pay whatever they want on 22 December.
A waste food box scheme is cutting the cost of living for families, those behind the project say.
Two men who have experienced homelessness give their views ahead of the chancellor's budget.
Ben Aveling wants planned inheritance tax changes to be scrapped and for interest rates to fall.
One Hull fish and chip shop owner says he is now selling chilli and curry "just to get people in".
Whilst the figure has dropped slightly, it still equates to one-in-eight young people in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Strong sales at artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia did little to quell investor worries.