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Reeves tells firms no more tax rises as she defends Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells the CBI conference she is "not coming back with more borrowing or more taxes".
Macy's says worker hid more than $130m in costs
An employee "intentionally" concealed expenses related to package deliveries, the retailer says.
Barclays fined £40m over 'reckless' Qatar fundraising
The UK's financial watchdog says investors did not have all the information they should have had.
What are my rights if my home is flooded?
Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of flood damage.
How service charges in flats spiralled out of control
Bills for leaseholders have risen by 44% since 2016. Is Labour's new plan really the solution?
From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars
Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel.
Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits - minister
Liz Kendall says young people will have a responsibility to take up new opportunities for "earning or learning".
Extra £300m for UK tax hike unacceptable - Robison
UK government says SNP have "no more excuses", but Scottish ministers claim they will be left £200m short.
£1.25 a night Welsh tourism tax may start in 2027
Hotels, B&B and self-catered accommodation guests would pay if councils introduce it in their areas.
UK wants to hire EU negotiator to 'reset' relations
The role will “prepare and lead negotiations with the EU on key UK interests”, the job posting said.
'I was scammed out of £75k by Martin Lewis deepfake advert'
Des Healey lost £76,000 in a scam using a deepfake of Martin Lewis and Elon Musk.
'Scammers sent courier to steal £4,000'
A fraud victim tells the BBC how she used a helpline to stop scammers stealing more of her money.
Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'
An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found.
People told to shop around as energy bills rise
Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.
Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m
The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".
Sisters build global beauty brand from a garage
Sophie and Hannah Pycroft's business has sold more than two million make-up brushes and accessories.
'We are being robbed': Homeowners feel trapped by rising fees
Residents say as costs surge basic maintenance and administrative duties are not being fulfilled.
Versace bag for £15: Why Christmas shoppers are choosing charity shops
Second-hand shops say more people are turning to them to keep the festive season affordable.
Shop sales fall in October as Budget fears hit spending
Sales volumes fell by more than expected in October with clothing stores having a "notably poor" month.
How family firms could be affected by Budget tax rises
Farmers have dominated the debate over changes to inheritance tax – but the issue is much wider than that.
Gary Gensler to leave role as SEC chairman
Donald Trump revealed plans to sack Mr Gensler on "day one" of his new administration.
Temu owner's shares slump as China slowdown hits sales
US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement.
Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays
Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds.
Self-made Indian billionaire faces biggest test after US fraud charges
The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.
Charged £720 to have a key cut - soaring bills drive leaseholders to breaking point
A BBC News investigation reveals multiple complaints about charges imposed by a major freeholder.
'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar
The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?
The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible
Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.
Is nuclear power gaining new energy?
Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans
India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.
Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short
Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.
Why Canada could become the next nuclear energy 'superpower'
With its rich resources, uranium mining companies want Canada to play a key role in fuelling nuclear reactors worldwide.
An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?
It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.
'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'
The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.
Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?
They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?
Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks
Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.
Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses
Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.
Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact
Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.
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