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Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.
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The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.
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The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.
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The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.
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It's been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.
The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.
The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.
One man stuck on a train to Paris says staff told him there was a "50% chance we go to Paris, 50% chance we go back to London".
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Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
Typical household bills will rise slightly under the new energy cap which takes effect on 1 January.
The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.
Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.
Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.
Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.
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The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.
The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.
Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.
HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.
New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.
Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.
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Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.
Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.
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Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.
Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.
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How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.
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Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.
Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.
David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.
BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.
Re:dish Good Stuff in Stockport offers its members significantly discounted fresh and healthy food.
Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.
Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.
Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain's highest-paid bosses.
Raj Khaira, from Southampton, says his store will give sausage and chips to those in need.
Emergency funding will provide 36,000 meals to a Blackpool food bank supplier during 2026.
Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections.
The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.
Mark Constantine tells the BBC he enjoys being a woke nerd and discusses why he backs the High Street and family-run businesses.
Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.
Parts of Britain's rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
The move comes days after the US president said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
The Trump administration has long opposed wind power, most often citing cost and reliability concerns.
Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of more US interest rate cuts.
The consumer watchdog says weak competition between retailers is keeping profit margins up.
Clare Lane says she had "no idea" she signed up to a subscription when she bought the items online.
Within its first 20 years, Universal is expecting more annual visitors than any park gets in Europe.
Guernsey health experts share tips on looking after wellbeing and avoiding overwhelm over Christmas.
Authorities say they have seen an increase in gift cards being used in fraud in recent years.
US distillers face uncertainty after President Trump imposed tariffs on countries around the world.
The president makes a primetime address to the nation.
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
Bea Prosser says the community gave support at a time when small businesses struggled.
The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue.
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Vicky Spratt explores how the UK's housing crisis unfolded and asks if we can fix it.
The new rate will come into effect at the beginning of January, Caritas Jersey says.
Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'.
Customers living in a specific Glasgow postcode were unable to apply for the Warm Home Discount.
Arfan Mohammed, the owner of Sizzlers Fastfood, delivers 1,000 Christmas gifts to local children.
South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton.
While UK high streets saw a drop in footfall on Black Friday, the West End saw a rise in shoppers.
Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.
The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.
A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.
Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.
Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.
The inflation rate fell to 3.2% from 3.6%, a larger fall than analysts expected
Lower prices for food and clothing meant inflation fell by more than expected
Supermarket sales fell for the fourth month in a row, while discounts did not lift Black Friday spending in November, figures suggest.
The economy shrank by 0.1% in October as output fell as growth stalled
The weaker than expected figure mean an interest rate cut is more likely
The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes.
Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment.
The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy.
Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.
Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office.
Ambi Ambituuni now expects to pay more than £300 a term for his daughter's bus journeys.
It comes as new PM Sanae Takaichi is keen for inflation to fall but also needs low government borrowing costs.
Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London.
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI).
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout
UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors.
BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.
Volunteers say rising demand in Luton for their help sees people queuing down the street for food.
The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.
The 3.2% November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October.
The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling
The supermarket firm claimed its rotisserie chickens were exempt from the hot food tax.
Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts.
Three social media adverts are found to be irresponsible, with one targeting new mums.
The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million learner driver tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.
Some dairy farmers say Dairy cow manure is "nature's crude oil".
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".
An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.
The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.
One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence.
What impact is our email etiquette having on how we are perceived and even promoted at work?
The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle says "Nissan's investment is a major commitment to the North East".
The Cheylesmore Food Hub are appealing for donations in the winter months due to empty shelves.
BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm - a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.
The government has been cracking down on the rentals firm as neighbourhoods protest against holiday lets.
The charity is appealing for more donations, as it often has to purchase food itself.
After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.
Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.
Budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products often have similar names and packaging, but the ingredients can vary significantly.
The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
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East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood.
Volunteers are preparing hampers and toys for local children who would otherwise go without.
Tough economic forces are bearing down on whisky producers and the sectors which rely on them.
Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.
More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.
A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris's top-floor flat.
Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as 'handmade' items.
A family raising money to fund a suitable home for their son is among those driving a revival in honesty boxes.
Some theatres tell the BBC panto season can make up almost half of their annual income.
The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.
About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.
The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.
Drop-off fees will rise from £7 to £10 at the West Sussex airport from 6 January.
Calvin McDonald's decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US.
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.
Some 20,000 unwanted coats will be collected, distributed and gifted to those in need.
A charity is ramping up its operation in the run up to Christmas to help tackle food poverty.
Mike Jeffries, who was ruled "mentally incompetent" by a court, is now competent to stand trial, medical experts declare after a forensic evaluation.
In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.
Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.
The firm aims to expand its power station near Selby with a 100MW data centre by 2027.
Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.
Most increases will be 20p or less and bus and tram fares will be frozen, the mayor of London says.
The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.
Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.
Guernsey Electricity says it plans to set out "a clear pathway for tariff reform".
The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.
The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.
The "healthier" fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.
Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.
What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.
It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice.
The price of the precious metal has topped $60 an ounce for the first time ever.
Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.
The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.
A legal challenge over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport will be heard over four days.
Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.
Ben Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry's board.