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The founders of important open source software are getting older, who will take over?
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Many staff are using AI at work without the permission of their employers.
Many companies have left X but it's not always a simple decision.
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The Australian government says the Chinese AI app is a threat to it and its assets.
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Are we seeing the opening moves in a wider trade war, and what are the potential economic consequences?
The firm says it could raise prices and make changes to its supply chains to deal with new import taxes.
The firm that owns Clinique, MAC and Bobbi Brown shedding double the number of jobs than planned, warning of global volatility.
China has set out a series of measures to kick in next week after the US introduced 10% tariffs on imports from the country.
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The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.
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Beijing is also adding new companies to its blacklist and says it will investigate Google.
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The firm scrapped its £450m investment despite the government's offer of support, the government says.
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US shares regained some ground after falling sharply in early trade as Trump paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
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Economists warn that the introduction of tariffs could lead to prices rising on a wide range of products.
The president has kickstarted the creation of a national fund, which he says could buy the social media platform.
Trump accuses the EU of taking advantage of the US but says UK PM Starmer has been "very nice".
Thousands of people left it to the last minute before the cut-off at the end of Friday.
A trade body calls the rise in alcohol tax a "bitter blow", but there is better news for pub-goers.
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One man says he struggled to afford replacements after his tools were stolen from his van.
Thames Water is hoping to secure an emergency cash injection or face runing out of money in weeks.
Shein's re-entry to the Indian market comes with strict terms, which include saving all data within the country.
Trump claims more taxes on trade wouldn't be a cost to the US - but almost all economists dispute this.
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Private plates are increasingly being seen as an investment, often never even being used on a car, say experts.
Entrepreneurs in the US, Mexico and Canada worry that even a short trade war could push up prices and cost jobs.
Retaliatory taxes against the US by other nations could lead global trade into uncharted territory.
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that is likely to be costly for both nations.
Trump accuses the US's main trading partners of not addressing concerns over illegal drugs and migration - his main election pledges.
Thousands of people have received energy bills that are older than 12 months, despite it being against regulator rules.
Canadian oil will be hit with a lower levy of 10%, likely by mid-February, President Trump says.
The prime ministerial candidate responds to Donald Trump imposing 25% tariffs on Canada.
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Trading Standards says adverts for heated tobacco products are banned, but some supermarkets disagree.
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.
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People risk a penalty, the HMRC has warned, without a reasonable excuse for delays.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce expansion plans but some question the short-term benefits.
New drug suzetrigine, known by its brand name Journavx, has been approved to treat moderate to severe pain.
The company's signature phone has been updated with artificial intelligence, but sales are down.
Average annual water bills in England and Wales will rise by £123 in April but some will pay more.
The bank is the latest company to make changes to its working-from-home policy.
The regulator says reforming postal services could save the loss-making Royal Mail up to £425m.
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The world's largest economy missed forecasts after expanding at 2.3% between October and December.
Figures reveal a jump for billpayers in England and Wales despite questions over firms' performance.
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Rachel Reeves wants to push ahead with building and reform planning, but what does that mean for you?
The firm is recalling Coca-Cola products from shops, but says the risk of illness is "very low"
The key question is whether the fruits of long term growth will come through everywhere else quickly enough
The closures across its brands will be completed by March next year, as more customers go digital.
The US central bank keeps its key interest rate unchanged as it faces significant economic uncertainty.
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High street sales dropped 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, the retailer said.
The supermarket giant blames the increasingly competitive nature of the UK grocery industry.
The chancellor says expanding Heathrow would boost growth, but there is a lot of vocal opposition.
Plans for 2,000 acres of solar panels are dividing Cotswold villagers.
Low-income families are being priced out of being able to afford to eat healthily, a charity warns.
Shell companies were used to charter the sanctioned oligarch's yachts to himself, evading VAT, BBC reveals.
A Chinese startup has built a low-cost AI model using less technologically advanced chips.
China's AI success has come from policy and Chancellor Rachel Reeves's recent visit to China highlights the importance of a close relationship.
Coffee shops, trains and leisure centres have been accused of excluding people by no longer accepting cash.
Boeing reported its second biggest annual loss ever after a tough year following a mid-air accident and worker strikes.
The firm says increases were necessary to fund infrastructure aimed at coping with climate change.
The company says the drinks contain "higher levels" of chlorate, but says the risk is "very low".
The company says it will now start the planning process for flights from its fulfilment centre.
The territory's untapped mineral wealth has caught the eye of both mining firms and Donald Trump.
Hundreds of BBC readers disagreed with former Asda boss Lord Rose's view that working from home is "not proper work".
People who have fought their way out of debt give their best advice on coping in tough financial times.
The potential sale of the retailer's High Street stores prompted questions over the fate of the post offices housed within them.
The firm says it will more than double its capacity for bespoke paint orders for wealthy customers.
Andrzej Duda says even if a peace deal with Ukraine is struck, pipelines to Europe should stay shut.
Should cafés let people who don't buy anything use their toilets?
The business says it is exploring a possible sale as its travel retail business arm accounts for most of its profits.
Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.
President Trump's 'America First' message takes shape, as the rest of the world begins to digest what it might mean for them and global trade.
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The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.
Businesses in the most distress include those in hospitality, leisure and retail, say insolvency specialists.
Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage.
The president says he wants Opec and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.
The move comes hours after economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.
All homes with external wall insulation fitted under two government schemes will be contacted by the energy regulator.
The company's former chief executive Brian Thompson was shot and killed in December.
Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carney is now running for the Liberal Party leadership in Canada. What does his time in London tell us?
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".
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.
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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.
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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.