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Reeves wants 'reset' with EU to boost growth

Labour has ruled out rejoining the European Union but wants to "break down barriers to trade".

Car loan scandal payout fears as row drags on

People who were unaware of commission paid when they bought a car on finance may be in line for payouts, but face delays.

What are my rights if my home is flooded or damaged?

Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage.

Bank accounts locked and cash withdrawn after elderly gave power to law firm partner

BBC hears how people felt pressured to grant lasting power of attorney to a man called Ron Hiller.

Small businesses being 'crucified' by sea border

Stormont will vote on whether NI's Brexit deal should continue to operate for another four years.

Hit by blackouts Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump

Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.

How Jaguar lost its way - long before that controversial advert

What is really happening behind the scenes at the car brand

Planning reforms will end development chaos, says Rayner

Officials will be able to rubberstamp development plans without local authority permission under the changes.

'It’s an old person's drink.' Is Britain's love for tea cooling off?

Experts say tea has been in decline for years as younger people prefer alternatives.

Nightclub stickers over smartphone rule divides the dancefloor

A new nightclub is opening and introducing a strict no phones on the dancefloor policy.

Boohoo bosses stalking allegations investigated by police

The retailer has also told the information watchdog about surveillance equipment outside its head office.

US jobs bounce back after hurricanes and strikes

Employers added 227,000 jobs in November as markets look ahead to what it means for interest rates.

TikTok set to be banned in the US after losing appeal

The app - which faces being banned in a matter of weeks - says it will now take its case to the Supreme Court.

Average house price hits record high of £298,083

The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.

EU tries to get closer to South America with trade deal

The pact promises lower tariffs but may still meet resistance from European countries.

Bidders line up for struggling Thames Water

The water firm has received multiple bids as it faces running out of money next year.

Observer newspaper sale to Tortoise Media approved

The Scott Trust and Guardian Media Group agreed the sale on Friday, despite pushback from staff.

Boeing plea deal over fatal Max crashes rejected

The deal undermines the court and involves "contradictory" diversity requirements, a judge ruled.

'Spray foam insulation ruined our house sale'

More than 160 people contacted the BBC after it found some mortgage lenders are rejecting homes with spray foam.

Electric cars make up one in four sold in November

Sales of electric vehicles grow for the eleventh straight month as manufacturers offer steep discounts.

What we know about NYC killing of healthcare executive

Police are still working to determine a motive in the killing as the hunt for the gunman expands beyond New York City.

Union threatens turkey shortage this Christmas

The Unite union says its pay dispute could result in 'empty tables this Christmas'.

Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'

The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.

What next for Bitcoin after bursting $100k barrier?

The rapid increase in price has been attributed to Donald Trump's election victory - can it continue?

One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.

Shell and Equinor to combine forces in North Sea

The energy firms say the deal will see the creation of the North Sea's biggest oil and gas producer.

Bitcoin surges past $100k for first time

Its record price is making headlines - but that's just one part of the cryptocurrency's tumultuous story.

Is AI any good at choosing gifts?

With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?

Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work

Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.

Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?

Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.

Why is vintage audio equipment booming?

Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.

Why are doctors wary of wearables?

Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.

How vital is a company's CEO?

Boeing, Nike and Starbucks have changed their bosses, but how much difference can one person make?

AI spurs 'revolution' for some visually impaired people

AI services that can describe pictures and scenes are helping the visually impaired.

From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars

Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel.

'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar

The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?

The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible

Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.

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