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Adani Group: Asia's richest man hits back at 'con' allegations
on January 26, 2023 at 6:20 pm
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani hits back after fraud claims wipe billions off his company. […]
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Transpennine Express boss apologises for poor services
on January 26, 2023 at 5:39 pm
The head of Transpennine Express admits services have not been good enough in recent months. […]
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737 Max crashes: Boeing says not guilty to fraud charge
on January 26, 2023 at 5:28 pm
Relatives of those who died when two Boeing 737 Max aircraft crashed are trying to reopen a settlement. […]
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US economic growth stronger than expected
on January 26, 2023 at 3:07 pm
The US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9% at the end of 2022, but home sales and construction tumbled. […]
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Is UK being left behind in global fight for investment?
on January 26, 2023 at 1:36 pm
The future of the planet and the global economy are entwined in a potentially risky geopolitical game. […]
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Green claims on household basics investigated
on January 26, 2023 at 1:14 pm
The competition watchdog is concerned shoppers are being "misled" about goods claiming to be green. […]
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Royal Mail says strikes have cost it millions
on January 26, 2023 at 11:15 am
The row with postal workers over pay and conditions has cost the company £200m in recent months. […]
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UK car production collapses to lowest for 66 years
on January 26, 2023 at 10:48 am
Car production in the UK continued to fall last year, lagging further behind the US and EU. […]
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Donald Trump to be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram
on January 26, 2023 at 10:44 am
The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks". […]
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Elon Musk denies Twitter use hurts Tesla as sales soar
on January 26, 2023 at 10:03 am
The boss of the electric vehicle maker says his mass following suggest he's "reasonably popular". […]
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Cost of living: Cash bonuses behind record number of bank switches
on January 26, 2023 at 12:03 am
Up to £200 was offered by some banks to switching customers - prompting the most moves since 2013. […]
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Microsoft says services have recovered after widespread outage
on January 25, 2023 at 4:32 pm
Tens of thousands of users of Outlook and Teams were affected earlier on Wednesday. […]
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Emma Thompson and Aisling Bea urge UK banks to stop financing fossil fuels
on January 25, 2023 at 4:08 pm
Emma Thompson and Aisling Bea back campaign to stop banks financing new oil, gas and coal projects. […]
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Premium Bond prize rate set to hit highest for 14 years
on January 25, 2023 at 1:47 pm
The boost from next month comes as analysts warn the peak in savings rates may be approaching. […]
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Parents buying more toys and games for themselves
on January 25, 2023 at 11:45 am
Analysts NPD say more than one in four toys and games bought last year went to adults and teenagers. […]
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Amazon strikes: Workers claim their toilet breaks are timed
on January 25, 2023 at 11:03 am
As UK Amazon workers strike for the first time, staff in Coventry tell the BBC why they are walking out. […]
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NI Protocol: M&S warns against separate labelling for NI goods
on January 25, 2023 at 8:08 am
The UK and EU both previously suggested it could help reduce checks related to the NI Protocol. […]
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Rupert Murdoch ditches plan to merge Fox and News Corp
on January 25, 2023 at 6:13 am
The media tycoon has withdrawn his proposal, saying it is "not optimal" for shareholders at this time. […]
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Eurostar trains carrying almost a third fewer passengers
on January 25, 2023 at 12:48 am
Boss Gwendoline Cazenave says post-Brexit border checks are causing problems for the train company. […]
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Microsoft sees slowest sales growth in six years
on January 24, 2023 at 11:19 pm
The update follows the firm's move to eliminate about 10,000 jobs. […]
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US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals
on January 24, 2023 at 8:51 pm
A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls. […]
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National Grid plan: 'We should earn £10 by turning everything off'
on January 24, 2023 at 4:58 pm
Some people can cut back on electricity to get a bonus payment, but some will earn very little. […]
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Energy saving scheme: National Grid pays people to cut power again due to cold weather
on January 24, 2023 at 9:32 am
Discounts will be offered to people who cut their energy use between 16:30 and 18:00 on Tuesday. […]
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Energy saving scheme: What is the energy saving scheme for electricity?
on January 24, 2023 at 9:00 am
A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is running for a second day. […]
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Heat pumps: The 'geeks' obsessing over their new heating systems
on January 24, 2023 at 12:10 am
More people are heating their homes with heat pumps and some are getting data obsessed. […]
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Amazon union fight continues despite workers' win
on January 24, 2023 at 12:04 am
Amazon Labor Union leader Chris Smalls says it's time for the firm "to come to the table and negotiate". […]
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Royal Mail overseas parcels ban 'costing me hundreds of pounds'
on January 24, 2023 at 12:02 am
Small businesses are still unable to send new parcels overseas two weeks after the Royal Mail cyber-attack. […]
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Cold snap triggers freezing weather payment
on January 23, 2023 at 4:50 pm
Some people on benefits will receive £25 within the next two weeks after temperatures drop. […]
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People struggling could get lower energy bills
on January 23, 2023 at 4:15 pm
The regulator will also investigate the growth in households being switched to prepayment meters. […]
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Food suppliers hit back at Tesco chair in price hike row
on January 23, 2023 at 1:20 pm
Industry body the Food & Drink Federation says supermarkets are already "very tough" on suppliers. […]
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Cost of living: Five tips when asking for a pay rise
on January 23, 2023 at 11:49 am
Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money. […]
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Turning problem sea algae into a replacement for plastic
on January 23, 2023 at 9:01 am
Seaweed and microalgae is increasingly being turned into useful products. […]
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Should China worry about its shrinking population?
on January 20, 2023 at 12:53 am
Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing. […]
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Croatia, the euro and a coffee controversy - but is it all just froth?
on January 19, 2023 at 12:06 am
Croatia switched to the euro on 1 January, but many feel businesses are taking advantage by hiking their prices. […]
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CEO Secrets: Chess gets a risqué makeover
on January 17, 2023 at 11:39 pm
Ilya Merenzon, CEO of World Chess, shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series. […]
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'It had just vanished' - the shock when tech fails
on January 17, 2023 at 12:29 am
Cloud computing is a popular way for firms to buy computing but, when it fails, chaos ensues. […]
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Lab-grown alternatives aim to cut palm oil dependence
on January 16, 2023 at 12:06 am
Two biotech firms have developed oils made from yeast as a replacement for palm. […]
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CEO Secrets: Boxing boss reveals his punishing routine
on January 15, 2023 at 12:27 am
Ben Amanna, founder and CEO of Boxraw, which sells kit and clothing for boxing, shares his business advice. […]
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US-China chip war: America is winning
on January 13, 2023 at 10:23 pm
The rivalry is entering a new phase, with global players increasingly caught in the crossfire. […]
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India targets China's dominance in mobile phones
on January 13, 2023 at 12:46 pm
There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry. […]
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Battery lights vs mains LED bulbs: What's cheaper?
on December 19, 2022 at 1:42 am
As some shoppers swap mains bulbs for battery lights, we investigate if money is really being saved. […]