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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:03:04 GMT
Blow to Reeves as UK borrowing unexpectedly jumps
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Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - was £17.8bn last month, putting more pressure on the chancellor.
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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:08:05 GMT
HMRC denies 'deliberately poor' phone service
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Thousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.
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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:30:27 GMT
Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
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The supermarket's loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.
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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:00:04 GMT
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
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The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.
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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:21:45 GMT
Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar
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Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.
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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:40:56 GMT
Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair
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Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.
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Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:49:15 GMT
Tech giants announce $500bn 'Stargate' AI plan in US
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OpenAI, Oracle, Softbank and MGX join forces to build artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:51:43 GMT
Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms' payouts
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The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry.
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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:20:14 GMT
China calls for 'win-win' solution to trade tensions
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With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.
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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:52:12 GMT
US markets rise as Trump holds off on tariffs
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The US president stopped short of widespread import taxes but threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs.
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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:59:41 GMT
Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut back
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An "unsettled economy" is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year.
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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:10:13 GMT
Pay after inflation rises at fastest rate since 2021
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Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector.
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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:04:25 GMT
Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans
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Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth.
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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:47:45 GMT
Delay to TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off
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The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.
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Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:55:37 GMT
Working from home 'not proper work' - ex-Asda boss
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Lord Rose says it harms productivity but expert says hybrid work can be as good as full-time in the office.
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Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:25:50 GMT
What executive orders has Trump signed after taking office?
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The Republican quickly set about using his new powers to approve executive actions on a host of policy priorities.
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Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:33:04 GMT
Rail nationalisation not a silver bullet, says Labour
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The Transport Secretary says taking operators into public ownership doesn't guarantee good service.
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Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:44:32 GMT
Panama rejects Trump vow to 'take back' Panama Canal
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Donald Trump claims China is operating the key US trade route but Panama says it belongs to them.
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Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:00:28 GMT
'I got £955 from a Child Trust Fund I didn't know I had'
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Latonya Skye-Paterson discovers she is one of thousands of people with money to claim on turning 18.
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Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:14:26 GMT
Brexit fishing row heads for trade court showdown
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The UK has banned European vessels from catching the silvery fish species in its North Sea waters but the EU is challenging the move.
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