Record numbers of businesses in financial distress
There's been a record jump in the number of companies in critical financial distress, according to insolvency specialists.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:01:05 GMT
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Trump urges Opec countries to slash oil prices
President Trump said he wants OPEC and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:38:49 GMT
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Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs and shut cafés
The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:37:58 GMT
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UnitedHealthcare names new boss after former CEO killed
The company's former chief executive Brian Thompson was shot and killed in December.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:39:37 GMT
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'Serious and systemic' problems found in insulated homes
All homes with external wall insulation fitted under two government schemes will be contacted by the energy regulator.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:54:55 GMT
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How to make oxygen on the moon
Engineers are working on systems that can turn lunar regolith into useful elements like oxygen.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:02:10 GMT
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Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes
It comes after critics warned the plans could prompt wealthy people to leave the UK.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:17:57 GMT
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Banks raise concerns over benefit debt recovery powers
The biggest group representing UK banks says the measures could conflict with customer protections.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:39:52 GMT
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EU 'could consider' UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme
The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:02:18 GMT
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Customers say Three mobile outage preventing 999 calls
There have also been several thousand reports of problems from users of Smarty and ID Mobile.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:43:51 GMT
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'I got a credit card and overdraft after I lost winter fuel payment'
Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:02:56 GMT
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PM vows to curb 'Nimby' legal blocks on infrastructure
No 10 says it is targeting "cynical" appeals against new nuclear power stations, roads, rail lines and wind farms.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:58:11 GMT
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Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:31:04 GMT
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LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI
The lawsuit alleges LinkedIn tried to conceal its actions but the firm says the claims are false.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:16:46 GMT
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Tesco, Aldi and Lidl hit back at farm inheritance tax
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:01:58 GMT
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HMRC denies 'deliberately poor' phone service
Thousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:39:53 GMT
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Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar
Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:21:45 GMT
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Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture
Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:24:15 GMT
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Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
The supermarket's loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:30:27 GMT
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TikTokers offered $5,000 to join Facebook and Instagram
Meta's attempt to lure creators to its platforms comes as questions remain over the future of its main rival in the US.
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:40:13 GMT
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Tech giants are putting $500bn into 'Stargate' to build up AI in US
Trump has extolled the project as an important investment, but Elon Musk is throwing shade on it.
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:16:00 GMT
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Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:00:04 GMT
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Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:40:56 GMT
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Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms' payouts
The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry.
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:51:43 GMT
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China calls for 'win-win' solution to trade tensions
With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:20:14 GMT
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US markets rise as Trump holds off on tariffs
The US president stopped short of widespread import taxes but threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs.
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:52:12 GMT
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Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut back
An "unsettled economy" is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year.
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:59:41 GMT
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Fears empty restaurant TikTok trend could last
There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year.
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:31:54 GMT
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How AI can spot diseases that doctors aren't looking for
AI can take a second look at medical scans and flag up potential problems that doctors might not see.
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:07:03 GMT
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The US farm workers coming from Guatemala - on a legal visa
Trump will target undocumented migrants but it is unclear if legal visas like the H-2A will survive.
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:08:13 GMT
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What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?
The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:08:50 GMT
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GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:09:07 GMT
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How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases
Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:17:34 GMT
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'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy
Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 01:29:15 GMT