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Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:01:18 GMT
It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:05:55 GMT
The inquiry will look at how support schemes were designed and what was done to minimise fraud and waste.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:49:29 GMT
Experts criticise “overly complex” rules and call for an overhaul of Britain's nuclear strategy.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:24:03 GMT
A former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has "caused paralysis for businesses and consumers".
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:51:01 GMT
Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:06:53 GMT
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:28:02 GMT
But it is also possible electric vehicle owners could face a new tax elsewhere in Wednesday's Budget.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:07:11 GMT
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is a "renewed commitment to multilateral co-operation".
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:22:39 GMT
The publisher of the Daily Mail says it is in talks to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 03:23:50 GMT
Only a fraction of fraud reports result in a prosecution, new analysis suggests.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:51:57 GMT
Regulator Ofgem says a change in the price cap in January means a 0.2% increase in gas and electricity prices.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:29:02 GMT
All new cars must be electric or hybrid from 2030, but the government could put new taxes on them.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:27:12 GMT
Borrowing was more than £2bn higher than expected in October, latest official figures show.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:34:57 GMT
The accountancy giant says artificial intelligence will eventually lead to fewer entry-level positions at the firm.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:48:03 GMT
Georgina Cox wants clothing firm Sweaty Betty to apologise and pay influencers it works with fairly.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:22:44 GMT
Strong sales at artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia did little to quell investor worries.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:10:50 GMT
The online marketplace removed adverts which included a video a user said depicted a pornographic scene.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:23:18 GMT
The auction shattered the previous record for a price tag fetched for a work by a female artist.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:01:12 GMT
The company claims "unsustainable" levels of taxation has made any future investments "non-viable".
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:50:44 GMT
Whilst the figure has dropped slightly, it still equates to one-in-eight young people in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:35:57 GMT
One of the pioneers in the current AI boom, he has had disagreements with fellow engineers over the future of the technology.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:03:09 GMT
Ford's UK boss says it is "not the right time" to tax electric vehicles when demand has already stalled.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:52:41 GMT
The confusing question lingering over the AI hype is whether it could be a bubble at risk of bursting
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:03:43 GMT
The report, which had been delayed by the government shutdown, gives the first official data on the job market in weeks.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:21:44 GMT
The rate of inflation has fallen prompting hopes of lower mortgage rates, but food prices are still rising.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:01:09 GMT
Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:24:18 GMT
With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:48:29 GMT
Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:03:14 GMT
From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:13:36 GMT
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:10:59 GMT
The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:13:20 GMT
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:14:09 GMT
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:54:31 GMT
Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:11:41 GMT
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:17:40 GMT
Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:07:11 GMT
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:04:09 GMT
It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:01:08 GMT
New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection.
Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:48:14 GMT
The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:03:07 GMT
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:11:04 GMT
South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:42:05 GMT
Diamond Hampers is giving away blankets, duvets, and pillows to people who find it hard to heat their homes.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:51:01 GMT
Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:11:05 GMT
The "face-to-face" freecycle event is branching out to other locations in the county.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:32:36 GMT
The £20,000 scheme will provide people in North Northamptonshire with toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:34:07 GMT
Two men who have experienced homelessness give their views ahead of the chancellor's budget.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:58:17 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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