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Reeves speech did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official
Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced.
Bank of England warns of AI bubble risk
The central bank says US stock price valuations are their most stretched since the dotcom bubble burst.
Tax rises and tighter spending to hold back UK growth, OECD says
Growth in the UK economy is expected to slow next year, an influential global policy group predicts.
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
Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens to acquire UK snack brand Graze
The deal comes as Unilever plans to offload some food brands to focus on care and beauty.
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.
Dell family to seed Trump accounts for kids with $250
The donation will help seed new Trump-branded investment accounts.
Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal
The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.
Fashion house Valentino criticised over 'disturbing' AI handbag ads
Social media users have called the luxury Italian fashion brand's artificial intelligence-made adverts "cheap" and "lazy".
OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error
The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.
Costco sues Trump administration for 'full refund' of tariffs
Two lower courts have already ruled against President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.
Shein and Temu face calls for investigation over claims of stealing US designs
Two senior US politicians accuse the platforms of malpractice, including intellectual property theft.
Australia won't be intimidated by firms over social media ban, minister tells BBC
Anika Wells says she is ready to help nations which wish to copy Australia's social media ban for under-16s.
US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.
Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations
ZipCar, which has more than 600,000 UK members, temporarily suspends new bookings on its platform.
Regulator backtracks on 'ghost train' plan
Plans to ban passengers from the peak train service between Manchester and London are abandoned.
Oil and gas firm plans to cut 100 offshore jobs
Harbour Energy has already reduced its onshore workforce by about 600 since 2023.
Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving vulnerable customers 'at risk of harm'
Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk.
Vapes still causing rubbish fires despite disposable ban, major waste firm says
Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly.
Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.
Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" over briefings in the run-up to the Budget.
E-commerce platform breach exposes nearly 34 million customers' data
Retail giant Coupang is often described as South Korea's equivalent of Amazon.com.
Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes
Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.
'Business rates changes will cost me £62,000'
Pub bosses have warned they face a sharp rise in business rates bills despite government support.
State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax
The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.
Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights
Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.
How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?
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.
Bus ticket discount for city travel over Christmas
The city council has discounted group tickets for bus travel across Hull over Christmas.
Applications open for warm homes scheme help
The county council says the scheme provides free heating upgrades and prioritizes the most vulnerable.
Every pupil to get a hamper of gifts for Christmas
Headteacher Jade Hunter says she has not encountered generosity and goodwill like this before.
Try 'reverse advent calendar' says foodbank
The public is being asked to donate 24 items in December to help make up Christmas hampers.
Get a £40 voucher for attending money session
Let's Talk Money sessions will be held in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole and Withernsea.
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
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.
'I didn't expect that' - minimum wage chat leaves some shocked
The BBC's Tyler Edwards asks under 25s in Cardiff if they think the minimum wage increase is enough.
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