Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
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Pay freeze for Father Christmas but elves fare better
Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but Santas may have to tighten their belts.
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Starmer tells Abramovich to 'pay up now' or face court
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians
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Lower clothing and food prices help inflation fall by more than expected
The 3.2% November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October.
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Six-month wait for driving tests set to last until 2027
The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million learner driver tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid
Warner Brothers says the offer for its film and streaming businesses is inferior to Netflix's.
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Morrisons faces £17m bill over hot chicken row
The supermarket firm claimed its rotisserie chickens were exempt from the hot food tax.
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Weight-loss jab ads banned for exploiting body insecurities
Three social media adverts are found to be irresponsible, with one targeting new mums.
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How many homes could be heated by cow poo?
Some dairy farmers say Dairy cow manure is "nature's crude oil".
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Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m over problem gambling failings
The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling
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Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle
Sir Keir Starmer said the development marked a "major victory for working people in every part of the country".
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Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI
Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London.
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New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.
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EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
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Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people".
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Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.
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Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021
An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.
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Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout
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Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal
The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.
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Ben & Jerry's row deepens as three board members removed
One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence.
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UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.
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Nissan begins building new Leaf in UK
Business Secretary Peter Kyle says "Nissan's investment is a major commitment to the North East".
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Ford to scale back electric vehicle plans, taking $19.5bn hit
The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.
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Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.
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'Throw the parcel at the door' - Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a better wage
BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm - a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.
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Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls
The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services.
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Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
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Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
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'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
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Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.
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Can Japan get more female business leaders?
The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.
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Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.
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What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
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How family firms can best plan for succession
The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.
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'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
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Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.
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OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance
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Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
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Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
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Lower clothing and food prices help inflation fall by more than expected
The 3.2% November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October.
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Why are UK prices still rising?
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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How would a cut in UK interest rates affect me?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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Empty shelves fill food hub volunteers with dread
The Cheylesmore Food Hub are appealing for donations in the winter months due to empty shelves.
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
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Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain
Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.
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Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.
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Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.
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Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years
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Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.
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