What will a US interest rate cut mean for me?
It will influence mortgages, credit card and saving rates for millions of people in the US - and even around the world.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:35:07 GMT
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Marlboro owner sells UK inhaler firm over backlash
Philip Morris International bought Vectura Group just three years ago in a deal worth more than £1bn.
Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:33:24 GMT
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Guardian in talks to sell world's oldest Sunday paper
The Guardian owner is in exclusive talks to sell the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:25:52 GMT
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Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:03:22 GMT
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Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:05:05 GMT
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New bank hubs to open but many can't print statements
New rules on branch closures take effect but questions remain over the facilities in shared hubs.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 23:03:25 GMT
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Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks
Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:40:11 GMT
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Ovo to pay £2.4m over customer complaint failures
Ofgem says nearly 1,400 customers were hit by problems, including long delays in dealing with complaints.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:52:01 GMT
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Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says
Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:21:01 GMT
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Instagram boosts privacy and parental control on teen accounts
Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:59:12 GMT
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Disabled woman told to repay £5,000 of benefits
Yvonne Buckley, from Ipswich, says the DWP initially insisted she was entitled to the money.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:11:01 GMT
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Norway sees electric cars outnumber petrol models
Norway, one of the world's largest oil exporters, now has more electric cars on its roads than petrol-driven ones.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:46:04 GMT
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Titanic yard boss: 'Strong case' for a single owner
Harland & Wolff has been heavily loss making since it was bought out of administration five years ago.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:42:22 GMT
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Rupert Murdoch's 'Succession' court battle begins
The court battle will determine the future of the billionaire's media empire.
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:02:09 GMT
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TikTok says US ban would have ‘staggering’ impact on free speech
The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security.
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:24:04 GMT
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Secret Service 'aware' of Elon Musk post about Harris, Biden
The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:45:14 GMT
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'Working for £3 an hour made me feel dirty'
A BBC investigation finds garment workers who explain why they accepted wages as low as £3 an hour.
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:42:03 GMT
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Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions
Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions.
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:07:06 GMT
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Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone'
Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds.
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 23:34:11 GMT
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New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?
Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:02:19 GMT
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'We have no space to play': The guesthouse where everyone is homeless
A no-fault evictions ban will come in next summer, but thousands of families are already stuck in limbo.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:32:25 GMT
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How much will AI help in the next pandemic?
Artificial intelligence is now being used to predict and prepare for the next outbreak.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:47:29 GMT
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Banana wine brings sweet taste of success to Malawi farmers
Emily Nkhana shares tips with the BBC on how to make banana wine.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:45:12 GMT
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Could powerful lasers unlock cheap fusion power?
A Denver-based start-up plans to use powerful lasers to spark a fusion reactor.
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:07:27 GMT
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Climate change leaves future of Pacific Islands tourism 'highly uncertain'
Tourist sector bosses in the region are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change.
Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:33:29 GMT
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Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested
Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:01:14 GMT
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A mega merger aims to reshape India's entertainment landscape
The deal aims to create India's largest entertainment company which will dominate the advertising market.
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:29:55 GMT
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AI's solution to the 'cocktail party problem' used in court
The technology has been used to filter out background voices in audio evidence in a US murder case.
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:03:13 GMT