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Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.
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The biggest group representing UK banks says the measures could conflict with customer protections.
No 10 says it is targeting "cynical" appeals against new nuclear power stations, roads, rail lines and wind farms.
The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.
Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.
A deal for nuclear submarine reactors is agreed between the Ministry of Defence and Rolls-Royce.
It comes after critics warned the plans could prompt wealthy people to leave the UK.
The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor.
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The move comes hours after economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.
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All homes with external wall insulation fitted under two government schemes will be contacted by the energy regulator.
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The company's former chief executive Brian Thompson was shot and killed in December.
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Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.
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Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget
Thousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.
The supermarket's loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.
An "unsettled economy" is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year.
The US president stopped short of widespread import taxes but threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs.
Next to a geothermal plant in Iceland a start-up is growing microalgae for food.
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The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry.
With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.
Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector.
Lord Rose says it harms productivity but expert says hybrid work can be as good as full-time in the office.
Donald Trump claims China is operating the key US trade route but Panama says it belongs to them.
Latonya Skye-Paterson discovers she is one of thousands of people with money to claim on turning 18.
The Transport Secretary says taking operators into public ownership doesn't guarantee good service.
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Trump's policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF says
The Somerset cider-maker wins an appeal after claiming Aldi had copied its packaging and taste.
He won the election partly to fix inflation but Trump may find his pledges on prices and tariffs conflict, say experts.
A message appearing for US users says they "can't use TikTok for now".
Some young shoppers will continue to buy from the fast fashion giant despite concerns over how workers are treated.
Living with your parents in your 20s and 30s has its challenges, but many can't afford to move out.
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Analysts have suggested it is "just matter of time" until the US ban on TikTok spreads.
Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app's future in the US.
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There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year.
The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.
A law passed last year requires TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the video platform or face a ban.
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Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
Trump will target undocumented migrants but it is unclear if legal visas like the H-2A will survive.
It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.
The truck company will also be banned from importing its diesel engines into the US for five years.
Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.
China's economy has hit the government's 5% growth target for 2024 in the face of multiple challenges.
The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.
A rail watchdog wants passengers who make genuine mistakes to be treated more fairly.
The former central banker for the UK and Canada pitched himself as a someone who can help a country navigate economic challenges.
The chancellor says she is "under no illusion" about the challenge facing UK public finances.
AI can take a second look at medical scans and flag up potential problems that doctors might not see.
The World Bank predicts global economic growth of 2.7% this year amid concerns living standards will struggle to improve.
The strike dates suspended are Sunday 19 January and Sunday 26th January.
The job losses at the oil giant will affect more than 5% of its global workforce.
A full daily service to and from Dublin has reopened but one of the two ferry berths remain closed.
The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.
The FDA says food manufacturers have until January 2027 to remove the cherry-red dye from their products.
Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced his decision to disband the company.
Carlsberg's £3.3bn deal to buy Britvic has been approved by a High Court judge.
Overall prices in the US rose 2.9% compared with a year earlier, official figures show.
The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year.
The disease is contagious in livestock like cattle, but poses no risk to humans or food safety.
Housebuilder Bellway says it has worked hard to resolve issues reported by residents.
The measure is meant to help tackle the country's housing crisis, the prime minister said.
The troubled manufacturer says deliveries fell by a third last year.
The policy being rolled out in the firm's North American cafes comes as it tries to boost flagging sales.
Miners feel they have been "thrown on the scrapheap" as money from their pension scheme stays frozen.
Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.
Former sub-postmasters still waiting for payments have told the government to "get it done".
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The new rules are intended to make sure the "the world's AI runs on American rails", and stays out of the hands of "malicious actors", say officials.
Nine in 10 new cars in the country are now battery-powered, and it aims to hit 100% later this year.
The review aims to ensure motorists are not penalised if they are unable to pay promptly.
Nearly 84 million passengers travelled through the west London airport's terminals last year.
The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs.
The rising cost of buying or renting home has led more to remain in the family home, a think-tank says.
The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.
More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a promotion starting next week.
The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.
Jobs growth in the US surged unexpected last month. That's good news for the world's largest economy but could be "punishing" for the UK.
Some of the most expensive properties in the US have been wiped out by the fires.
The US companies join other major firms donating funds for the ceremony on 20 January.
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.
Layoffs come at a time of growing losses and turmoil over editorial decisions at the US newspaper.
The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.
Festive food sales jumped but the retailer is concerned about the British economy.
A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.
Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.
The airline hopes to claw back costs in damages over behaviour it says forced a plane to land early.
The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs.
A regulator says the posters for Wahed Invest, seen on Transport for London services, are offensive.
Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.
It comes after workers at the fast-food chain told the BBC they are still facing sexual abuse and harassment.
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says house prices rose 3.3% during the course of 2024.
The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National Insurance
Denise Coates has been credited with the rapid rise of the online gambling firm.
Workers at the fast-food chain tell the BBC they still face sexual abuse despite pledges to improve safeguarding.
The former Bank of Canada and Bank of England chief has long been considered a contender for Liberal leader.
Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.
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Shoppers prefer a location where they can "eat, drink and socialise".
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A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.
The ban covering most of America's coastline comes two weeks before Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
The companies allege President Biden "ignored the rule of law to gain favor" with trade unions.
The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.
While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.
Rain warnings are in place for southern England and south Wales, with flood warnings issued as snow melts due to milder temperatures.
Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.
With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.
Biden decided to scrap the deal despite concerns that it could damage Washington's relations with Tokyo.
Small businesses are offering incentives to entice customers as consumer confidence remains low.
Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.
Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.
The supermarket chain said it achieved its best Christmas on record in 2024, although growth has slowed.
Housing market activity remained "remarkably resilient" despite affordability challenges, the lender says.
Rail managers who are RMT union members are locked in a row over rest day working.
The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.
One leading lobby group said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025 for many bus passengers.
Typical gas and electricity prices are rising again on 1 January 2025.
The boss of the world's biggest building society told the BBC that more needs to be done to support women at work.
Victims of one of the biggest frauds in US history set to recover more than 90% of proven losses.
Four former sub-postmasters are made OBEs in the New Year Honours list.
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The airport said that 20 flights have been cancelled throughout the day on Monday.
Mark Wild said the high-speed project needed a "fundamental reset" as HS2 issued an update.
A businesswoman whose mugs have been shared by Molly-Mae says "mum-guilt" is her biggest challenge.
Rail passengers will face a "significantly reduced" service due to a strike by train managers.
Hurricane Beryl lashed the island in July, devastating much of its fishing fleet.
The order came after the nation's deadliest aviation disaster in decades in which 179 people were killed.
Growers find that the changing climate is having a big impact on the size of their harvests.
Safety issues with the Boeing 737 Max and mass employee strikes made for a challenging 2024.
The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.
Hotel and restaurants say they are struggling to attract enough staff.
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Manmohan Singh was instrumental in bringing India out of economic and nuclear isolation.
Boxing Day shoppers stay away from the High Street and shopping malls compared with 2023, data shows.
Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.
The firms want to strengthen their offerings in the face of Chinese competition in the electric vehicle sector.
The British chocolate maker says it is disappointed to be stripped of the endorsement.
The tycoon has changed his tune when it comes to the UK - and there are clues which help to explain why.
Strong winds are continuing to cause some disruption as millions of people travel ahead of Christmas.
The Spanish region was badly hit by flooding in October, and the clean up is far from over.
People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.
Government plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.
Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.
VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030.
Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with.
The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria.
It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.
The influencer and Djerf Avenue founder apologises again after allegations of bullying.
The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.
The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected.
Artificial intelligence has been trained to examine eye scans for a condition that can cause blindness.
The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters.
Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by.
One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant.
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.
The government says there is a "huge" backlog for tests, with instructors branding the system a "nightmare".
The water regulator has confirmed that average water bills will rise by 36% between 2025 and 2030.
Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.
Some 58,000 properties have been affected by an outage after a fault at a water supply works.
The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns.
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Waspi campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after the government rejects compensation.
The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.