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Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery
The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.
Trump says $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem'
The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.
Sweaty Betty in new dispute over ad slogans
A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.
Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its "deceptive" blue tick badges.
50,000 new apprenticeships promised in youth employment push
Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.
Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.
I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car
Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.
Rebrand for golf course named after former prince Andrew
The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park.
Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say
A lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid support schemes is expected to be highlighted in the report.
Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says minister
Pat McFadden says they would need a "good reason" to decline one of 55,000 new work placements.
Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money
The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.
Iceland boss Richard Walker to become Labour peer, sources say
The supermarket chair quit the Conservative Party to throw his support behind Sir Keir Starmer.
Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.
Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse
Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.
Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart
Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn
The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.
We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.
My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation
The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.
US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.
Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses
The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.
Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare
Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.
Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed
Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.
Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns
Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.
Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027
Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.
Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills
Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.
Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests
Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.
Liverpool Street named UK's busiest station again
Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.
Can Japan get more female business leaders?
The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.
Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.
What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
How family firms can best plan for succession
The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.
'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.
OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance
Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.
The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.
Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.
The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?
From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.
Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.
The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.
Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
Will quantum be bigger than AI?
The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.
'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
Drop in cream sales at dairy as shoppers cut back
Guernsey Dairy's production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives
Reverse advent calendar call-out from foodbank
Every day up until Christmas, the Redcar foodbank is asking the community to donate a specific item.
Warm Welcome hubs an 'important' helping hand
Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.
Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
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?
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
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
Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.
Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.
Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years
Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.
BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.
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