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Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.

Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.

The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.

Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.

BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.

The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.

Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.

Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.

Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.

The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide.

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

The new rate will come into effect at the beginning of January, Caritas Jersey says.

Customers living in a specific Glasgow postcode were unable to apply for the Warm Home Discount.

Arfan Mohammed, the owner of Sizzlers Fastfood, delivers 1,000 Christmas gifts to local children.

Supermarket sales fell for the fourth month in a row, while discounts did not lift Black Friday spending in November, figures suggest.

A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.

Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.

Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing.

Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm.

East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood.

After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.

Volunteers are preparing hampers and toys for local children who would otherwise go without.

The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.

The $1bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.

An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge.

It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice.

Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.

The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.

It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

Every day up until Christmas, the Redcar foodbank is asking the community to donate a specific item.

Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.

Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.