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Uniqlo faces China backlash over cotton comments

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Commentators call for a boycott of the chain in China after it told the BBC it does not use Xinjiang cotton.

Five ways to persuade more people to buy electric cars

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Demand for electric cars is lower than expected, the industry says. What might help to boost sales?

'I got quick cash in my account but it was too good to be true'

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Criminals are conning young people into using their bank accounts to launder money, fraud experts say.

Al Fayed tried to control me with envelopes of cash says ex-Harrods director

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Harrods boss manipulated and controlled managers to conceal his crimes, ex-director tells the BBC.

Typhoo Tea falls into administration as sales slide

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The 120-year-old British tea brand has suffered from falling sales and widening losses.

The specialty coffee wave sweeping small-town India

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Once restricted to only big cities, high-end specialty coffee chains are finding new customers across India.

Drivers paying more than they should for fuel, says watchdog

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Fuel retailers' profit margins remain "stubbornly high", the competition watchdog says.

How vital is a company's CEO?

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

AI spurs 'revolution' for some visually impaired people

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

Trump proves he is serious on tariffs - but it's not about trade

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The US president-elect is using tariffs as a weapon of diplomacy, even coercion, says BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

Black Friday shoppers warned to be wary of deals

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Nine out of 10 Black Friday offers are cheaper or the same price at other times of the year, Which? finds.

LinkedIn: We're too boring for kids for social media ban

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It is one of a number of tech firms pushing back against Australia's plan to ban social media for under-16s.

Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits - minister

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Liz Kendall says young people will have a responsibility to take up new opportunities for "earning or learning".

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

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

Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'

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An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found.

People told to shop around as energy bills rise

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Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.

Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits - minister

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Liz Kendall says young people will have a responsibility to take up new opportunities for "earning or learning".

Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m

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The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".

'I was scammed out of £75k by Martin Lewis deepfake advert'

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Des Healey lost £76,000 in a scam using a deepfake of Martin Lewis and Elon Musk.

'London-style' bus services promised for England with £1bn boost

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The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population.

'I feel sick about signing that phone contract'

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Small businesses say they feel "powerless" to get out of phone contracts amid claims of mis-selling.

The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible

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

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

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Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13.

Is nuclear power gaining new energy?

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Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.

Ford cuts 800 jobs claiming weak demand for electric cars

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The move is part of a wider restructuring programme, which will see 4,000 posts closed across Europe.

Is nuclear power gaining new energy?

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Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.

Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months

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Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.

Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes

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There has been outcry from many farmers after changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the Budget.

Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

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It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

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Despite surging demand, low-budget carrier Spirit has not posted a full-year profit since 2019.

Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

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Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time.

Post Office scandal: Who knew what and when?

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What answers did we get from some of the key players at the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal?

X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?

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Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.

UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed

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The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth

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The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.

Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short

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Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.

Bid to soften farm tax change rejected by Treasury

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The department for rural affairs suggested exempting some older farmers from having to pay, Newsnight is told.

Why Canada could become the next nuclear energy 'superpower'

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With its rich resources, uranium mining companies want Canada to play a key role in fuelling nuclear reactors worldwide.

Inflation progress stalls in US in October

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Prices in the US rose 2.6% over the 12 months to October, driven by more expensive food and groceries.

An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?

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It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.

Shell wins landmark climate case against green groups in Dutch appeal

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A court throws out a ruling that the gas and oil giant cut its greenhouse gas emissions.

Legal challenge to Rosebank oil field begins

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Campaigners want to stop the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields, but oil companies say they are vital.

Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

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Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.

'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'

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The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.

Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks

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Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.

The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops

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The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.

China is trying to fix its economy - Trump could derail those plans

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Trump won the election on a platform of steep import taxes, including tariffs as high as 60% on China.

Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?

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They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?

Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses

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Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.

Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact

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Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.