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Car industry consulted over 2030 petrol and diesel ban
The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.
American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue
Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.
Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day
The supermarket says its systems are back to normal after pre-Christmas chaos on Monday.
Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions
More than 160 workers have been rescued from the car factory, according to local prosecutors.
UK economy had zero growth between July and September
The downward revision will be a blow to Labour which has made boosting the economy its top priority.
Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry
People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.
Honda and Nissan join forces to take on China in cars
The firms want to strengthen their offerings in the face of Chinese competition in the electric vehicle sector.
Cadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years
The British chocolate maker says it is disappointed to be stripped of the endorsement.
'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes
Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered.
Valencians struggling to recover from devastating floods
The Spanish region was badly hit by flooding in October, and the clean up is far from over.
Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly
Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.
Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures
VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030.
Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service
It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."
Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says
It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.
Government borrowing at three-year low for November
Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.
Worst major train stations for cancellations named
The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria.
Romance scammer duped £17k from me with deepfakes
Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with.
Post Office spent £132m defending itself at inquiry
The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters.
Interest rates held as Bank says economy doing worse
The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected.
N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report
Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.
Amazon hit by 'strike' during holiday season scramble
One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant.
Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin
Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."
How much will my water bill rise by?
Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by.
Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year
The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.
When will interest rates fall?
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.
Harland & Wolff saved by deal with Spanish firm
Spain's state-owned shipbuilder confirms it is buying Harland & Wolff, best known for the Titanic.
Treasury minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe
Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn.
AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.
The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar
The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.
In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers
Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.
Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift
The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.
What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?
Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.
Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump
Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.
Is AI any good at choosing gifts?
With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?
Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work
Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.
Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?
Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.
Why is vintage audio equipment booming?
Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.
Why are doctors wary of wearables?
Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.
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