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Our ambition is to be straightforward, flexible and available. Above all, we take a positive & practical approach. We believe that any situation can be improved, even if the solution is not immediately apparent.

BBC News - Business

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:46:21 GMT
Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:33:20 GMT
The technology giant could be forced to sell off Chrome to address its illegal monopoly in online search.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:54:04 GMT
The allegations of bribery and fraud are the latest blow for the tycoon, one of India's richest people.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:00:30 GMT
The regulator uses new powers to prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 03:51:57 GMT
Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:03:04 GMT
Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:47:06 GMT
The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:03:52 GMT
The inflation rate has risen, putting pressure on people's finances and casting doubt on interest rate cuts.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:28:14 GMT
Inflation is easing, but many people are still struggling to afford the basics.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:30:45 GMT
The move is part of a wider restructuring programme, which will see 4,000 posts closed across Europe.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:23:49 GMT
Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:50:38 GMT
The energy supplier agrees to pay after it failed to issue credit to customers cancelling contracts.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:11:13 GMT
The struggling rail firm has come up with a plan to help it improve services.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:59:28 GMT
Ryan McDonnell said the middle of Lidl had a “big male following”.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:50:28 GMT
Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:22:44 GMT
Channels including USA, Oxygen, E! and Syfy will also be moved to the new media company.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:26:53 GMT
The luxury car manufacturer will launch three new electric cars in 2026 as part of its rebrand.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:15:38 GMT
Trump said Lutnick would lead the administration's "tariff and trade agenda".
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:46:46 GMT
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:33:05 GMT
There has been outcry from many farmers after changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the Budget.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:05:44 GMT
It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:19:56 GMT
The company's newly-appointed CEO says the luxury goods industry faces "significant uncertainty".
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:34:07 GMT
There are 180 million people living with obesity in China, who will now be able to purchase the treatment.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:07:30 GMT
The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was "a kind of Mozart".
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:15:18 GMT
Passengers had reported delays, but the airline says flights were not cancelled.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:19:19 GMT
Dee Goddard says her family is at the point of "giving up" living in the Derbyshire Dales.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:30:40 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit of global economic leaders.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:31 GMT
India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:01:23 GMT
Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:09:24 GMT
With its rich resources, uranium mining companies want Canada to play a key role in fuelling nuclear reactors worldwide.
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:04 GMT
It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:40:14 GMT
The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.
Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:22:40 GMT
They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:03:51 GMT
Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:06:39 GMT
Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:07:22 GMT
Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.
Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:01:32 GMT
A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:02:29 GMT
Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.

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