Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid container limit
Heathrow says it has become the biggest airport to drop the limit after rolling out new high-tech scanners.
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Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to help UK police over driving offences
The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.
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Demand for online jewellery boosts December retail sales
Sales rose by more than expected, but it remained a difficult festive period for many retailers.
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What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?
While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.
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Retired civil servants left in pension limbo
Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator.
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AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.
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Trump says Greenland framework includes mineral rights. What minerals does the island have?
Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
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Is the US-TikTok deal a new reality for China's tech champions?
It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.
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TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business
The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner didn't sell its business in America.
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Botched insulation scheme was 'doomed to fail', say MPs
Installers should be investigated by the Serious Fraud Office, an influential parliamentary committee has said.
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Trump sues JPMorgan for $5bn over account closure after Capitol riot
JPMorgan Chase said the lawsuit has "no merit" and the bank "does not close accounts for political or religious reasons".
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Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show
More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.
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Two charged after funeral firm collapse hit 46,000
About 46,000 customers lost thousands of pounds when Safe Hands Plans Ltd collapsed in 2022.
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Decision on Manchester-London 'ghost train' was uninformed, regulator admits
The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing "critical points" when it made a decision.
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Trump says 'framework of a future deal' discussed on Greenland as he backs off tariffs threat
At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.
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Trump credit card plan would be a 'disaster', JP Morgan boss warns
Jamie Dimon said Donald Trump's interest rate cap proposal would restrict Americans' access to credit.
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Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink
Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.
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Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos
Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.
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Supreme Court sceptical of Trump firing of Lisa Cook
One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could "shatter" Federal Reserve independence.
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UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.
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EU suspends approval of US trade deal
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
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Next buys shoe chain Russell & Bromley but 33 shops at risk
The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next's £2.5m pound offer.
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Ryanair boss thanks Elon Musk for 'boost' in ticket sales after online row
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days, but the airline executive says it's helping lift sales
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Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators
Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.
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Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
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Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim
Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.
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UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
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How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker
The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.
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Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
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Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
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How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
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'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
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Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
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Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
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Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
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'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
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Excel: The software that's hard to quit
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
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How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
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How the new road safety measures could affect you
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
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How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
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Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
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The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
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Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
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Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
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Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
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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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Free air fryers to help people cook more healthily
Meir Matters previously taught people how to use slow cookers - which they could then take home.
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Award-winning restaurant to close amid rising costs
The Ollerod will close its kitchen from March, blaming rising costs for food, staff and utilities.
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Free holiday swimming for thousands of children
Wiltshire's scheme is open to all primary and secondary school pupils who receive free school meals.
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UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.
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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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The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
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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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Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions?
TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.
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Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?
With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.
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Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now
Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.
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The Bottom Line
Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.
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Crossing Continents
The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?
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