UK economy 'set to accelerate', says IMF
The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year.
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Water bills set to rise more than expected
The regulator will allow higher bills to fund growing costs and investment, the BBC understands.
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UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget
Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.
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New workers' rights 'to cost firms £5bn a year'
Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.
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Facebook and Instagram launch celebrity scam ad crackdown
Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.
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Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relations
As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact.
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HSBC splits bank between East and West in major overhaul
Pam Kaur is the first woman in the banking giant's 159-year history to become its chief financial officer.
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Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images
Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event.
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Serious Fraud Office probe £112m Unite union hotel
Unite spent £112m of its members’ money on the project in Birmingham, the BBC has been told.
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Harrods in the process of settling over 250 claims against Al Fayed
The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired.
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The work sickness timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers
Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again
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What taxes might be raised in the Budget?
The government says taxes will have to rise to fix the public finances - but which ones could go up?
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Vulnerable customers had VW cars taken away with little warning
VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority.
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Products recalled over peanut contamination fears
Among the products recalled are a range of dips, curry powders and seasonings.
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TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project
Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage.
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New young drivers should not carry under-21s as passengers - AA
It is also proposed that under-21s could lose their licences for not wearing a seatbelt.
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When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.
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Ministers to oversee HS2 build as costs 'spiral'
The transport secretary also commissions a new independent review of the high-speed rail project.
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How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India
An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry.
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Boeing strikers to vote on 35% pay rise offer
About 33,000 unionised workers, mostly in Seattle, will decide this coming week whether to accept the deal.
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Ministers explore handing Post Office to sub-postmasters
The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration, sources told the BBC.
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Tax threshold freeze not a pledge-breaker - Labour sources
Government sources insist the move would not constitute a breach of Labour's manifesto tax pledge.
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Boohoo considers break-up as sales slide
The online fashion firm is mulling whether to offload its brands as sales remain under pressure.
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NHS consultant who lost £39k among 100 Revolut customers contacting BBC over scams
People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app.
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Netflix raises prices as password boost fades
The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.
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Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.
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Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'
A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.
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Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists
The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.
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Who has to pay inheritance tax?
Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays?
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How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks
We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?
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Why there's a rush of African satellite launches
Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.
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Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia
The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.
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Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases
Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities.
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Dreaming of diamonds: Generations dig for fortune in India's gem town
In Panna, families hunt for diamonds hoping to strike rich and escape the cycle of poverty.
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Spain looks to immigrants to drive economy
Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.
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Could you switch careers into cyber-security?
From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.
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Can selling off homes for $1 solve urban blight?
Baltimore is allowing people to buy homes for next to nothing to try to improve neighbourhoods.
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How worried should I be about rising oil prices?
As the conflict across the Middle East widens, rising oil prices are being closely watched.
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Should you tip even if the service wasn't worth it?
There are no set rules when it comes to tipping but here's what hospitality staff, customers and experts have to say.
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Airlines look to cut time spent on the tarmac
Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports.
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