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'This catastrophic Budget will push up the price of a pint'

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Hiking the amount employers pay in National Insurance, coupled with other cost rises, has sparked fury from businesses.

China's BYD overtakes Tesla revenue for first time

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The electric vehicle giant saw its revenues jump 24% as government subsidies boost China's car industry.

China's BYD overtakes Tesla revenue for first time

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The electric vehicle giant saw its revenues jump 24% as government subsidies boost China's car industry.

Why Canada wants more overseas tourists to visit

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The country has launched a campaign to encourage more international visitors.

Adidas ends 'fight' with Kanye West over antisemitism

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The two collaborated on the Yeezy collection but cut ties due to the rapper's controversial comments.

McDonald's apologises for E. coli outbreak as sales slide

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Boss Chris Kempczinski says sorry for the outbreak as the burger giant faces flagging sales.

Caffè Nero buys 200 Degrees coffee brand

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The group plans to grow the 200 Degrees chain, which has expanded to 21 stores across the UK.

Tariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anyway

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Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.

The couple who took on Google and cost the tech giant £2bn

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Shivaun Raff and her husband, Adam, describe their long court battle with technology giant Google.

Faisal Islam: Don't expect rabbits, this will be a Budget for boffins

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The bean counters are back in control with a new chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.

Firms must prevent sexual harassment under new law

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What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work?

Thames Water secures £3bn loan to survive into 2025

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The UK's biggest utility company agrees a lifeline to help it last until next October.

The water industry is in crisis. Can it be fixed?

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Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills.

The green software that could make big carbon savings

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Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity.

Will AI make work burnout worse?

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As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout.

Budget deals struck with all departments, says Reeves

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Despite reports of internal rifts all government departments have agreed spending settlements, Reeves says.

More escape debt for free as bills keep mounting

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A charity in Sheffield is praised for its work helping people get out of debt free of charge.

HSBC splits bank between East and West in major overhaul

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At the same time the banking giant named its first female finance chief in the firm's 159-year history.

Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relations

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As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. 

TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project

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Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage.

Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists

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The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.

Netflix raises prices as password boost fades

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The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.

Who has to pay inheritance tax?

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Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays?

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

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Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos

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In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.

Faster grid hook-ups planned for some green energy projects

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Wind farms ready to be built will be connected to the electricity grid quicker under government plans.

How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

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We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?

London Tube drivers to strike over pay

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London Underground drivers are set to strike on two days in November in a dispute over pay.

Why there's a rush of African satellite launches

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Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.

Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?

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What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do?

Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

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The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.

Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia

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The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.

Panna diamond dream: Generations dig for fortune in India's gem town

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In Panna, families hunt for diamonds hoping to strike rich and escape the cycle of poverty.

Port plan to go ahead after row over minister's comments

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A £1bn investment will take place, despite a row with the owner of P&O Ferries, says the business secretary.

Mortgage costs 'unlikely' to return to low levels

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The boss of the UK's biggest lender says mortgage costs are unlikely to fall to levels seen in the past decade.

Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases

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Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities.

How a Budget rule change could mean fewer tax rises

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Here is how the chancellor could choose to tweak the government's borrowing rules to free up more cash.

P&O owner to attend summit despite row over minister's comments

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It had been feared they might pull out after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh criticised the ferry firm and urged consumers to boycott the company.

Fines and convictions for minor mistakes - how rail tickets confuse passengers

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Complex rules leave many customers feeling caught out and annoyed they aren't made clearer by rail companies.

Why even at 20 you should care about pension changes

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There could be changes to pensions in the Budget, here's what they could mean for workers of all ages.

Reeves 'must find billions more' in time for Budget

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Rachel Reeves needs another £16bn to meet pledges, says influential think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims

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The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.

Spain looks to immigrants to drive economy

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Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.

Boeing withdraws 30% pay rise offer to striking staff

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The aviation giant accused the union of not giving its proposals serious consideration.

Could you switch careers into cyber-security?

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From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.

Amount UK's richest pay in income tax revealed

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There is some concern tax rises in the Budget could prompt an exit of the super-rich, hurting UK finances.

Be prepared to wait longer for an electric taxi, says Uber boss

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The platform wants customers to go 'green' as it tries to boost the take-up of electric cars.

Food rating lies exposed by BBC secret recording

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A BBC investigation has exposed widespread deception in food hygiene ratings across east London.

‘Perfect storm’ blocking thousands of desperately needed social homes

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Housebuilders say they have thousands of social homes ready to be built but no customers to buy them.

Can selling off homes for $1 solve urban blight?

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Baltimore is allowing people to buy homes for next to nothing to try to improve neighbourhoods.