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Labour's Rachel Reeves to promise new chapter ahead

The speech comes after she said Labour would not be able to turn things around "straight away" if voted in.

Electricity upgrade plan includes miles of pylons

New undersea cables and on shore power lines including pylons could add up to £30 a year to energy bills, a new plan suggests.

Magnum-owner to cut jobs and split off ice cream

Unilever is to shed 7,500 jobs worldwide and spin off its unit which makes Ben & Jerry's and Viennetta.

Japan raises rates for first time in 17 years

The central bank had previously cut the rate below zero to try and stimulate Japan's stagnating economy.

JD Sports accused of 'irresponsible' motorbike ad

The retailer has come under fire for an advert showing motorcyclists wearing trainers and doing wheelies.

How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping

Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force.

Evergrande and its founder accused of $78bn fraud

Former billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and faces being banned from the financial markets for life.

Nvidia unveils latest artificial intelligence chip

The firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US.

Is TikTok really a danger to the West?

Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks.

Tata shutting down ovens over stability concerns

Steel unions say they have known of concerns about the condition of the coke ovens for some time.

Fraud trial of British tech tycoon begins in US

Autonomy founder Mike Lynch is accused of fraudulently inflating the value of his software firm.

Heat pumps too expensive, government warned

The spending watchdog says the costs remain too high and public awareness of the technology remains low.

New mortgage deals being pulled within days

Homeowners and buyers have more choice than at any time for 16 years but little time to make up their minds.

'I sat inches away from Boeing plane's mid-air blowout'

Cuong Tran says the seatbelt saved his life as a gaping hole suddenly appeared after take-off.

PM pledges to create 20,000 more apprenticeships

The government says it will fully fund training for people under 21 from April, as part of a £60m investment.

Star Wars' Millennium Falcon features on new 50p

A new series of coins made at the Royal Mint is dedicated to the iconic Star Wars vehicles.

How much trouble is Boeing in?

The US plane giant is under pressure from regulators and airlines, and its reputation is badly damaged.

Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers

The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers.

'My vet wanted £120 for a cream. Total rip off'

Pet owners and vets reveal their thoughts after a watchdog warns customers could be overpaying.

Sainsbury's deliveries cancelled over tech issues

Sainsbury's cancels deliveries due on Saturday as Tesco also apologises over cancellations.

Boeing plane lands without panel in Oregon

No-one is injured after the 737-800 lands without an external panel, which went unnoticed in flight.

EU backs law against forced labour in supply chains

Critics say the draft law - also targeting environmental abuse - is too weak to be really effective.

HelloFresh denies taking money after accounts closed

Some customers say their accounts with the food box firm were reactivated and money taken without consent.

Norfolk County Council beats Apple in iPhone row

The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders.

Vogue's new editor says she has 'big shoes to fill'

Chioma Nnadi replaces Edward Enninful, who broke boundaries at the fashion magazine.

Flight chaos made worse by engineer delay

August bank holiday disruption was made worse by engineers' inability to fix the issue from home, a report says.

Post Office victim's child: 'Scandal left me mute'

Katie Downey and other postmasters' children want redress for the impact the scandal had on their lives.

What is a heat pump and how much do they cost?

The financial support to help households replace their gas boilers with heat pumps is increasing.

Workaholics Anonymous: 'I couldn't step away from the computer'

We speak to people addicted to work after writer James Graham reveals he has the condition.

What we know about Meghan's regal lifestyle brand

American Riviera Orchard has already amassed hundreds of thousands of online followers.

Water crisis shakes India’s Silicon Valley

With long queues at public taps and fewer showers, Bengaluru's residents reel under a water shortage.

'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'

AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.

Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home

Businesses in the West are increasing reshoring their production due to three main factors.

When wind turbine blades get old what's next?

As more wind farms are decommissioned ways need to be found to dispose of their tough turbine blades.

'HMRC gave me £49,000 tax relief, but wants it back'

Some UK start-ups who received tax breaks for innovation are being pursued to repay the money.

What a $1 deal says about America's office market

The US is facing an office property "apocalypse", which is creating worries around the world.

Faisal Islam: The Budget was more radical than it looked

It lacked pre-election fireworks, but there was a radical thread that could have long-term consequences.

Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju's is now fighting to survive

The ed-tech giant is teetering on the precipice after some investors voted to out its CEO last month.

'I earn £70,000 and can now get child benefit payments'

The BBC spoke to people with a range of earnings and household set-ups about how the Budget affects them.

Your data is all over the web - is there a better way?

Would it be better to keep your personal data in one place, rather than entering it into hundreds of websites?

What does the Budget mean for you?

Tax and spending cuts will have a significant impact on your finances, so here's what it means for you.

MH370: The families haunted by one of aviation's greatest mysteries

They still feel chained to the plane that vanished 10 years ago, with their loved ones on board.

Can the Panama Canal save itself?

The authority that runs the canal is looking at ways to conserve the water it needs to stay open.

'My AI twin may get me more modelling work'

As the fashion industry grapples with the rise of AI, one model has created an AI twin of herself.

China sets ambitious economic target for 2024

The announcement comes as the ruling Communist Party tries to reinvigorate the Chinese economy.

Concern as the gambling industry embraces AI

Campaigners worry that the gambling industry will not use AI responsibly.

Did the last Budget deliver growth and cheap beer?

The previous Budget was meant to help growth, investment, pubs and parents. Has it worked so far?

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