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The government has promised not to raise taxes on "working people" in this Wednesday's Budget.
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The new limit replaces the existing £2 cap but some have criticised the decision.
The prime minister says the UK is facing unprecedented challenges, but promises better days lie ahead.
Network Rail will advertise platforms earlier on some services at the central London station.
People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they want from the Budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.
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Workers are also unhappy about changes to their contracts.
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"Infinite money glitch” allowed the withdrawal of funds from cheques before they were cleared by the bank.
Ministers are expected to announce bigger-than-expected increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.
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Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm.
The fast food giant said beef patty samples had tested negative for the bacteria.
Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.
A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.
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Shivaun Raff and her husband, Adam, describe their long court battle with technology giant Google.
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Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills.
Health officials say the number of people infected after eating McDonald's Quarter Pounders has risen to 75 across 13 states.
The UK's biggest utility company agrees a lifeline to help it last until next October.
The now multimillionaire began his career in a call centre after failing to become a professional footballer.
The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year.
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Unite spent £112m of its members' money on the project in Birmingham, the BBC has been told.
The boss of Britain's biggest pubs group urges the chancellor to extend business rates relief.
The government says taxes will have to rise to fix the public finances - but which ones could go up?
Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.
Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.
Economic fears have been rising over Donald Trump's mega-tariff plan and rising US debts.
Earlier, Boeing's boss warned the firm was at a "crossroads" as losses surged to roughly $6bn.
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The coffee shop chain has also promised to look at pricing and staffing to prevent bottlenecks
Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.
A charity in Sheffield is praised for its work helping people get out of debt free of charge.
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At the same time the banking giant named its first female finance chief in the firm's 159-year history.
At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC.
The transport secretary also commissions a new independent review of the high-speed rail project.
Government sources insist the move would not constitute a breach of Labour's manifesto tax pledge.
As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact.
The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired.
Wind farms ready to be built will be connected to the electricity grid quicker under government plans.
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.
Among the products recalled are a range of dips, curry powders and seasonings.
It is also proposed that under-21s could lose their licences for not wearing a seatbelt.
Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.
VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority.
The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.
An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry.
About 33,000 unionised workers, mostly in Seattle, will decide this coming week whether to accept the deal.
Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough "to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.
The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration, sources told the BBC.
People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app.
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The online fashion firm is mulling whether to offload its brands as sales remain under pressure.
Fraud cases rise by 16% in the first half of the year, but total losses are down slightly, new data shows.
Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on a yearly basis, below Beijing's "around 5%" annual target.
Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".
The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.
A crime gang has stolen more than £70,000 of goods from UK supermarkets in 18 months, the BBC hears.
London Underground drivers are set to strike on two days in November in a dispute over pay.
Here is how the chancellor could choose to tweak the government's borrowing rules to free up more cash.
The drop to 1.7% paves the way for the Bank of England to cut interest rates again next month.
The German airline has agreed to pay $4m to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish passengers.
The firm aims to secure the new funding as a walkout by more than 30,000 workers enters its second month.
What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do?
Two National Insurance cuts came info effect in 2024, but many people are still paying more in tax.
The government is facing criticism by businesses over a potential tax rise that would fall on employers.
Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.
The rail operator says it is working with the government to simplify it price structure.
Revolut was named in more complaints about fraud last year than any of the UK's biggest banks or e-money services.
The government is investigating 37 companies - but has yet to hand out any fines, the BBC discovers.
The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.
Spain's state-owned shipbuilder Navantia is in exclusive talks to buy the Belfast-based shipyard.
Rachel Reeves needs another £16bn to meet pledges, says influential think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
A major overhaul of workers' rights is planned, but the changes will not take place for two years.
The boss of the UK's biggest lender says mortgage costs are unlikely to fall to levels seen in the past decade.
In Panna, families hunt for diamonds hoping to strike rich and escape the cycle of poverty.
It had been feared they might pull out after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh criticised the ferry firm and urged consumers to boycott the company.
Complex rules leave many customers feeling caught out and annoyed they aren't made clearer by rail companies.
The quizzing of Post Office chief executive Nick Read this week produced some key revelations.
The company says all jobs are at risk as it cuts 10% of its workforce.
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There could be changes to pensions in the Budget, here's what they could mean for workers of all ages.
The Taiwanese government suggested the detentions may be a case of "abuse of power" by Chinese police.
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Recent falls in rates could come to "an abrupt halt" in the next few days, according to brokers
The EU pushes back introducing new biometric border checks that were due on 10 November.
Chinese authorities have been cracking down on businesses from real estate to technology to finance.
Craig Spokes says he paid a year's rent upfront to a man falsely representing himself as a landlord.
The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.
The former Tata boss's audacious risk-taking saw his firm swallow up a host of iconic foreign brands.
Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.
His death was announced by the Tata Group, the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate he led for more than two decades.
Reeves is planning to change borrowing rules to free up billions more in spending for big projects in the upcoming Budget.
Bosses did not appreciate the effects of the Horizon scandal on the business in 2019, chief executive Nick Read has conceded.
The aviation giant accused the union of not giving its proposals serious consideration.
Alimentation Couche-Tard reportedly offered to pay over $47bn for the Japanese-owned retail giant.
The company building it accepts fish will be killed in its system, but wants to create new habitats.
The tax on brandy imports is being seen by critics as a retaliatory move for recent EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars.
The agreement will put an end to a saga that started when the firm went bankrupt in November 2022.
Water companies must reduce customers' bills over poor performance but it will have a small impact.
The rising costs of groceries and rent are driving many young voters to the polls.
Shares fell back after a news conference by economic planners gave little in the way of details.
The deal to save the chain will see more than 30 of its restaurants close.
A BBC investigation has exposed widespread deception in food hygiene ratings across east London.
Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports.
Baltimore is allowing people to buy homes for next to nothing to try to improve neighbourhoods.
Falling mortgage rates have helped to boost confidence among buyers, the lender says.
Tesco has started consultations about opening seven days a week on the Isle of Lewis.
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Lord O'Donnell tells the BBC the "incredibly demanding job" should have a higher salary.
Ocado and the AA are among those to sign a letter, calling for the exemption to be kept for electric vans.
A decision on a new electricity link between Scotland and NI is expected later this month.
There are no set rules when it comes to tipping but here's what hospitality staff, customers and experts have to say.
As the conflict across the Middle East widens, rising oil prices are being closely watched.
With Ireland announcing a "hopeful" budget, the contrast with the looming UK budget is stark.
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The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.
Plans announced by officials sparked a stock market rally but economists are unsure it is enough.
The inquests into the British tech tycoon, his 18-year-old daughter and two other victims of the yacht sinking have opened.
Nigel Blow claims that Fenwick withdrew offer to become chief executive due to his time at Harrods
The housebuilding giants' plan gets the go-ahead after a competition probe into two homes projects.
The jump in hiring will ease fears of a downturn but raises questions over the path for interest rates.
MPs and Citizens Advice urge the government to address regulation of the sector.
The UK will prioritise and increase investment in major projects in the Budget, Rachel Reeves says.
Any extended rise raises the possibility of higher petrol prices and gas and electricity bills.
Governor Andrew Bailey hints that borrowing costs could come down faster if inflation stays in line.
Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn.
The walkout threatened to plunge the holiday shopping season into turmoil and become an issue in next month's presidential election.
Lawyers for Robin Garbutt argue the Post Office Inquiry has shed new light on his case.
Rules allowing banks to delay payments to investigate fraud will come into force at the end of October.
The Consumer Council for Water says it has handled 7,977 complaints in the past year.
Masato Kanda unleashed an estimated 25 trillion yen to support the currency when it slumped against the dollar.
A recruitment drive has been launched at the annual Dairy Show in Somerset.
Campaigners had called for a deadline of March 2025 for payments to be made to some sub-postmasters.
Nigel Blow, who worked for Mohamed Al Fayed at Harrods for 14 years, was due to start the new role this month.
A 10% energy price rise has taken effect, meaning annual bills will be £1,717 on average.
Harold Daggett vows union is "going to win", as Joe Biden backs "meaningful" dockworker pay rise.
The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election.
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Bosses must pass on all tips and service charges to staff under new employment rules.
Two new pieces of research offer a rare glimpse into how Chinese people feel about their future.
Experts say Qatar either missed or dismissed much of what was already known about Mohamed Al Fayed at the time of the purchase.
The £10 rise comes into effect in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 October.
In July, Jack Chambers pledged €1.4bn in tax measures and new expenditure of €6.9bn
The directors got the dividend as the firm made a £11.8m pre-tax profit, according to its accounts.
The UK's last coal power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, is due to end operations on Monday.
Typical gas and electricity prices are rising by 10% in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 October.
The site's blast furnaces will eventually be replaced with electric arc furnaces.
A report says it is likely that Capture, which preceded the Horizon system, also caused shortfalls.
Prices in September were up 3.2% from a year ago, with terraced homes driving the rise, says Nationwide.
A typical 12.5% bottle of wine cannot be sold for less than £6.09 and a bottle of vodka will be £17.06.
Red flags went undetected as victims worked at a restaurant and a supermarket supplier, BBC finds.
The takeover approach values the luxury handbag maker at £83m amid concerns about its future.
The company, famed for its links to James Bond, has been hit by falling sales in China.
Ireland is home to 40 Chinese firms, which some critics say harms the country's reputation.
The downward revision in growth between April and June comes ahead of next month's Budget.
Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds.
Lord Mervyn King says inflation has now been tamed and interest rates are "in the right ballpark".