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Does Chinese investment benefit or damage Ireland?

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Ireland is home to 40 Chinese firms, which some critics say harms the country's reputation.

Can I fix my energy tariff as gas and electricity prices rise?

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Typical gas and electricity prices are rising by 10% in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 October.

How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis

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Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.

Titanic shipbuilder formally enters administration

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Harland and Wolff, the Belfast shipbuilder, has formally entered administration for the second time.

The red flags that were missed or dismissed when Harrods was bought

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Experts say Qatar either missed or dismissed much of what was already known about Mohamed Al Fayed at the time of the purchase.

Daily Telegraph tipped to go to US bidder at auction

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British-born Dovid Efune who owns the New York Sun is considered by several parties as the frontrunner.

When to recline and how to share armrests: Rules for avoiding a mid-flight row

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Experts share their top tips for staying out of our fellow travellers' bad books.

Daily Telegraph tipped to go to US bidder at auction

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British-born Dovid Efune who owns the New York Sun is considered by several parties as the frontrunner.

How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis

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Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.

Jaguar Land Rover to invest £500m in car plant

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The investment will allow the Halewood factory to produce electric versions of its current models.

Australia's lithium mining boom hit by sagging prices

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Some producers have halted operations, while others are increasing production, hopeful of an upturn.

Crypto world hoping for Trump election win

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Crypto currency firms are waiting to see how November's vote will impact upon them.

GB Energy: What does it mean for Scotland?

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The prime minister has confirmed the state-owned energy company is coming to Aberdeen but many questions remain.

Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work

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To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.

ISG collapse 'devastating' for construction industry

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It could lead to other firms in the supply chain going under, a trade body says.

Australia supermarkets sued over fake discount claims

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The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year.

Government borrowing in August highest since Covid

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Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.

Peter Jay: the rise and fall of 'the cleverest young man in England'

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Economist and broadcaster who controversially became the UK ambassador to Washington and launched TV-am.

Bates hits out at slow Post Office scandal payments

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The campaigner says it is time for a commitment for certain claims to be paid out over the next six months.

Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?

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Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working.

Nike boss steps down as company veteran returns

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The company looks to shake things up as demand for its trainers falters in international markets.

What's the point of buying the latest smartphone?

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It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements.

Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India

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About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.

What's the point of buying the latest smartphone?

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It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements.

Tupperware files for bankruptcy as demand slides

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The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business.

Marlboro owner sells UK inhaler firm over backlash

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Philip Morris International bought Vectura Group just three years ago in a deal worth more than £1bn.

New bank hubs to open but many can't print statements

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New rules on branch closures take effect but questions remain over the facilities in shared hubs.

Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions

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Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions.

'I got a £44,000 student loan - now I owe £54,000’

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The new repayment rate for student loans started this month but for some graduates the debt pile keeps growing.

Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone'

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Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds.

Billionaire investor warns of threat to democracy

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Ray Dalio says he thinks the probability of civil war in the US is "low but cannot be dismissed".

UK accounting giant PwC faces six-month China ban

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The firm is being penalised for its role in the failure of property giant Evergrande.

Boiler maker Worcester Bosch considering job cuts

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The company blames a drop in sales, the cost of living and a move towards electrification.

'I'm trapped in a joint mortgage with my abuser'

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An abuse survivor describes her ordeal as a charity calls for action to tackle financial abuse.

John Lewis losses halve as Waitrose sales rise

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Sales at its department stores fell in what it calls a "challenging market", but revenues at Waitrose grew.

'We have no space to play': The guesthouse where everyone is homeless

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A no-fault evictions ban will come in next summer, but thousands of families are already stuck in limbo.

UK government confirms £500m Tata Steel subsidy

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Ministers say they have reached an "improved deal" to safeguard the future of Tata's Port Talbot plant.

State pension set to rise by £460 next year

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The latest figure comes as the government faces a backlash over cutting winter fuel payments for most pensioners.

UK economy fails to grow in July

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It comes after no growth in June and despite forecasts of slight growth of 0.2%.

Could powerful lasers unlock cheap fusion power?

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A Denver-based start-up plans to use powerful lasers to spark a fusion reactor.

'Grim' September ahead with 6,000 steel and oil jobs to go

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The BBC understands the government is bracing itself for a tough month as workers face losing their jobs

Climate change leaves future of Pacific Islands tourism 'highly uncertain'

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Tourist sector bosses in the region are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change.

Owner of OnlyFans paid $631m as subscriptions rise

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Leonid Radvinsky's huge earnings were revealed in the online platform's latest accounts.

Mixed jobs report adds to US economy concerns

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Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, figures show, which was less than expected.

Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested

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Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.

Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested

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Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.

Body Shop's remaining stores rescued from administration

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The deal for the cosmetics firm appears to secure the immediate future for remaining staff.

Rise in fines for term-time holidays won't stop us, say parents

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Some say the threat of prosecution is not enough to stop them going on holiday for cheaper prices.

A mega merger aims to reshape India's entertainment landscape

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The deal aims to create India's largest entertainment company which will dominate the advertising market.

Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested

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Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.