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Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.
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Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks.
The sportswear giant says criminals accessed its systems through a "third-party customer service provider."
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.
US-listed shares of PDD Holdings fell over 13% on Tuesday as the firm said its profit had almost halved.
Under the new law, minors will need parental approval before they can download apps or make in-app purchases.
In its annual health-check for the UK economy, the IMF predicted growth of 1.2%, a marginal upgrade to its previous forecast.
The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.
Nvidia's share price rose by more than 5% in pre-market trading on Thursday after it beat Wall Street expectations.
Musk's exit comes after he criticised the legislative centrepiece of the president's agenda.
The number of new vehicles made in the UK was the lowest figure for April - outside the pandemic - since 1952.
The government says its overhaul of retirement savings will boost growth and pension pots.
The Trump administration said it would appeal against the ruling shortly after it was announced.
Buyer e.l.f. Beauty calls it a "beautiful brand that we believe is ready for rocketship growth".
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One family says the public is willing to pay more for beef produced on traditional pastures.
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A community group in north Devon is hoping to get people active and improve their mental well-being.
With the cost of living affecting many families' finances, one parent shares her ideas for days out.
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Findings from a review commissioned by Heathrow management into March's power cut are published.
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Thames Water faces a record fine, mounting debts, and crumbling infrastructure. How did it get to this point?
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As the former Doge chief, Musk had worked to reduce government spending which he says this bill contradicts.
Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.
Confectionery giant Mars said it had stopped using titanium dioxide in its Skittles portfolio in the US.
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The president was not pleased with an acronym, standing for "Trump Always Chickens Out", reportedly coined on Wall Street.
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Thames Water must pay a £104.5m penalty for sewage breaches and £18.2m relating to shareholder dividends.
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More than £70m is being paid to customers who were forced to switch to prepaying for energy.
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The supermarket's latest use of technology to crack down on shoplifting has led to both jokes and complaints.
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The Public Labour Prosecutor's Office in the state of Bahia says 220 Chinese workers were rescued.
Vivergo Fuels, based near Hull, says government support is needed within "the next few weeks".
From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.
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Tiffany Bramley was rejected for a loan to re-start her business after missing payments when her daughter died.
The body overseeing compensation has pushed back against criticisms by Sir Alan Bates, who led the campaign for redress.
The fried chicken firm will invest nearly £1.5bn over five years as rivals step up expansion.
The British Retail Consortium says the annual rate of food price rises hit 2.8% in May.
Age UK London said the withdrawal of the winter fuel payment had caused extra hardship for some.
The firm's boss pointed to the "challenging period" faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs.
The company building the high-speed rail line says it takes all whistleblower allegations seriously.
Shein has one month to respond to the EU's findings or face fines based on its sales, the bloc has said.
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An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
Peter Holden says he repeatedly told the firm of the error but they kept pursuing him.
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo were among 37 City traders prosecuted for "manipulating" interest rate benchmarks.
Trump extended the deadline after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc needed more time to "reach a good deal".
The mayor of Tower Hamlets says the funding will "go some way" to support children.
Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.
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Former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has accused the government of presiding over "quasi-kangaroo courts".
Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.
The American company agrees to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph after a two-year ownership vacuum.
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The popular toys have been removed from shelves until June, following reports of customers fighting over them.
Figures from the foodbank show that more than 77,000 parcels were distributed in NI over the past year.
The move threatens significant volatility in the coming weeks, ahead of a crucial G7 summit in Canada next month.
EU says threats should not guide trade talks as Trump says he wants tariffs of 50% on European goods as soon as 1 June.
A typical annual domestic energy bill will drop by £129 in July, the first fall in a year.
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Missing Billions investigates lost or missing financial assets.
Matt Cole says prices remain very high despite Ofgem's announcement that prices will fall in July.
It is unclear whether UK travellers can avoid long queues this summer and use e-gates at European airports.
A new report says islanders are concerned about rising living costs and finding affordable property.
Gas and electricity prices will fall in July, under regulator Ofgem's new price cap.
A volunteer at the service says the food bank currently helps about 100 people every week.
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There has been a long debate over the cost and usefulness of one cent coins in the US.
Unite says about 800 of its members employed by firm Wilson James are now taking industrial action.
The US sportswear giant says its price increases are part of "seasonal planning".
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Lyons welcomed the government's realisation that an "error" was made.
His comments come as the White House says it will overhaul rules restricting sales of advanced chips.
The US chain reports a sharp fall in sales which it blames on a "highly challenging environment".
A government decision to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.
Prices have risen faster than expected - raising questions about how many interest rate cuts there will be this year
Options under discussion include changing eligibility, or restoring the payments to all pensioners.
The company pauses its "retention scheme", which pays out cash to top executives linked to its rescue loan.
It is not necessary to have held a Mastercard to make a claim following a tribunal ruling.
Parents at Musical Bugs in Newport say they are struggling to make ends meet at the end of a month.
Asked if he had any regrets about his political activities, Musk said: "I did what needed to be done."
The Irish airline is pursuing members of a Spanish union to hand back up to €3,000 following a ruling.
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
Logistics firm Peter Green Chilled supplies major supermarkets, but it is relatively small compared to its rivals.
The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.
A court will decide whether the firm should be wound up on Wednesday
The deal covers defence, trade, fishing, and a possible youth scheme, in the first big reset since Brexit.
Hundreds of sub-postmasters had their names and addresses accidentally published online last year.
New trade agreements will boost economic growth, says chancellor, as she sets sights on Middle East.
A survey by the Felix Project finds food banks expect to see more demand over the next year.
The High Street chain is trialling moving its self-serve goods to crack down on shoplifting.
Borrowing costs for long-term US government debt jumped past 5% for the first time in 18 months, before retreating.
Defence deals, fishing rights and closer economic ties among the talking points at Downing Street.
Domestic energy prices are forecast to fall in July, reversing three consecutive increases in the regulator's price cap.
Lenders will have to carry out affordability checks and shoppers will have faster access to refunds under the plans.
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More trade union members are murdered in the South American nation than anywhere else.
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The company, which applied for creditor protection, is selling its intellectual property to Canadian Tire.
One worker broke his back and another suffered a brain bleed in falls at Heathrow Airport.
UK's largest gas storage facility will miss £2bn investment without help, boss of Centrica tells BBC.
The retailer has been struggling to get its services back to normal after a cyber-attack in April.
Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.
Families criticised the move, which would avoid a trial that is due to begin in June.
Vicky Spratt investigates the thousands of people trapped in high interest mortgages.
The job ad requires the successful candidate to play classical music to the cat on Fridays.
New rules mean Ofwat could step in to prevent under-performing water companies paying any bonuses.
Stress and anxiety among those with debts remains high but help is available, a major survey finds.
The decision, described as a response to market challenges and a slide in its share price, was unexpected.
The King's personal wealth is now equal to former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife at £640m.
Four Premier League clubs have been warned by the Gambling Commission over their relationship with an unlicensed gambling business.
A baggage handler's strike at half-term is suspended, but refuelers continue with their walkout.
Nissan announced this week that it would lay off another 11,000 workers and shut seven factories.
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The retailer says it isn't able to absorb all the pressure from tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced.
Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.
The lobby group calls for travel restrictions to be eased and less red tape between the UK and EU.
The move by Newcastle City Council follows similar schemes by other authorities including Durham.
From bowling alleys and lab spaces, to town centre eyesores - what remains of Debenhams' old shops?
India's foreign minister countered Trump saying "nothing is decided till everything is".
A judge says the firm has been negligent in its failures at 300 sites across Wales.
Ben Cohen and six others were arrested during the protest in the US Senate, Capitol Police tells BBC News.
The comment came after the company's boss refused to rule out opening production plants in America.
A surprise deal in the trade war gives businesses breathing room - but many now want to find new markets.
Chinese online retailers had previously relied on the "de minimis" loophole to ship low-value items to the US.
The Caribbean island is building a power station that will use steam naturally heated by volcanic rock.
The couriers hope to expand their business by combining their "complimentary" services.
The commitment from the state-owned airline comes as Boeing pushes to rebuild its business.
Cambridge City Foodbank says it has seen a 90% increase in demand since 2019.
Farmers are raising questions over how checks will ensure US beef produced using hormones doesn't enter the UK market.
The British designer brand - famed for its distinctive check pattern - has proposed cutting its global workforce by a fifth.
The UK government said there was "no such thing as a veto on Chinese investment" in its tariff deal with the US.
The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.
The BBC's Laura Bicker takes us inside a Chinese sofa factory that almost ground to a halt after Trump's tariffs.
Britain's competition watchdog wants to review a £3.7bn deal that would see Aviva takeover Direct Line.
A community project in Welland asks local people what events and activities they want to see.
Online orders paused, some customer data stolen - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.
Water firm boss tells MPs company's survival depends on special treatment from the industry regulator.
The US currently has no high-speed rail services, but two are under construction, and more planned.
The planned layoffs mean the Japanese carmaker has now cut about 15% of its workforce in the past year.
Trade wars and volatile markets have contributed to a gold rush, but investors shouldn't put all their eggs in this one basket, warn experts
Businesses are moving ahead with shipments, as the deal to reduce tariffs raises hopes over the economic outlook.
The number of workers on payrolls fell in the first three months of the year, official figures show.
The president promises sweeping price cuts "almost immediately", but experts say these are unlikely.
It is not an end to the trade war, but it is a significant truce, writes the BBC's economics editor.
People can take a coat free of charge from their local Somerset library during the winter months.
The owners of a Guernsey chippy announce their plans to retire after nearly 25 years.
Shares jump as markets welcome news of a major de-escalation of the trade conflict between the two nations.
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The agreement marks a major de-escalation of the trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.
Roy and Annie Marriott say Animals in Need's expansion has forced the move.
As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.
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Chinese exporters are braced for the consequences of US President Donald Trump's tariffs
The authority said the money would be used to help people struggling with the cost of living.
The Edinburgh-born businessman built the firm into a £1bn business and also owned Hibernian FC.
How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.
Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war.
The BBC's Emma Simpson gets a rare glimpse behind the scenes of how the fashion brand operates.
Defence secretary John Healey has told the BBC the UK will pay its "fair share" but wants a say in decisions.
The rail firm says it will be brought under public ownership later this year.
Sir Ian Diamond is stepping down due to health issues, at a time when the ONS faces a crisis of confidence in its work.
The meeting is the strongest sign yet that the world's two biggest economies are ready to de-escalate their trade war.
The company's seventh park will be on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.
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Economically this US deal is relatively small, although important to very specific sectors.
The UK says it will maintain food standards which lock out some types of American beef and chicken.