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Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:16:55 GMT
Vet prices have risen at nearly twice the rate of inflation, the Competition and Markets Authority found.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:15 GMT
The chancellor also said she was considering further measures on public spending, in a bid to put the UK's finances on a firmer footing.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:35:36 GMT
It is the third-largest fine the communications watchdog has ever issued.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:51:04 GMT
The UK has also frozen assets linked to the alleged scammers, including a £100m London office building.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:26:44 GMT
But the UK is also predicted to suffer the highest rate of inflation in the G7 both this year and next.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:11:46 GMT
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:17:50 GMT
Trump warns if Milei's coalition is defeated in this month elections, "we are not going to be generous".
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:34:17 GMT
Annual growth in employees' average earnings was 4.7% in the three months to August.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:49:39 GMT
Asahi is still investigating the full impact of the attack which stalled all its Japanese production.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:04:00 GMT
Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:27:27 GMT
There are concerns the new levies, meant to protect US manufacturers, could raise housing costs.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:18:58 GMT
New US tariffs on imported timber, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture also came into effect on Tuesday.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:33:52 GMT
Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:30:10 GMT
Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:09:51 GMT
Vodafone said its Monday outage, which knocked broadband and mobile data users offline for several hours, was caused by a "non-malicious software issue".
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:31:36 GMT
The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the "dieselgate" scandal.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:52:11 GMT
The bank has set aside an additional £800m, saying the number of eligible claims is expected to be higher than previously thought.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:55:34 GMT
The think tank says the government should seize the opportunity to reform the tax system.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:34:43 GMT
Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:14:28 GMT
The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 23:55:36 GMT
Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:39:40 GMT
Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:32:04 GMT
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:32:58 GMT
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:43:35 GMT
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:10:24 GMT
Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:01:43 GMT
The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:19:10 GMT
The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:01:20 GMT
More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:02:08 GMT
As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:09:59 GMT
Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:11:05 GMT
Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:06:31 GMT
"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:28:12 GMT
The scheme will run until 2 November and aims to help reduce costs for families.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:53 GMT
Public health officials issue an "urgent" call for action to help some 27,000 children in poverty.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:38:13 GMT
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:34:17 GMT
Annual growth in employees' average earnings was 4.7% in the three months to August.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:27:46 GMT
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:26:40 GMT
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:06:35 GMT
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:00:58 GMT
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:04 GMT
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT
In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:30:00 GMT
Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:46:57 GMT
Millions of people can now claim back around £700 after being mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024.
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:31:00 GMT
How Tatyana Kim went from English teacher to head of Russian’s largest online retailer
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMT
What happens when a controlling partner takes over your income and spending?
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