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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"
Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
The move comes days after the US president said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide.
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The Trump administration has long opposed wind power, most often citing cost and reliability concerns.
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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.
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Clare Lane says she had "no idea" she signed up to a subscription when she bought the items online.
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Within its first 20 years, Universal is expecting more annual visitors than any park gets in Europe.
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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.
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US distillers face uncertainty after President Trump imposed tariffs on countries around the world.
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The president makes a primetime address to the nation.
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The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
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Bea Prosser says the community gave support at a time when small businesses struggled.
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The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
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The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue.
Vicky Spratt explores how the UK's housing crisis unfolded and asks if we can fix it.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.
The Newport pub opens as a warm space after customers say it's cheaper to be there than heat a home.
An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge.
Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.
Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.
The shopping centre in the old GWR railway works attracts more than three million visitors a year.
A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.
The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park.
Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.
Guernsey Dairy's production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives
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.
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.
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.
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.
Customers will pay for investment in Britain's energy networks, but should save from other changes.