Rolls-Royce expands to build bespoke cars for super-rich The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs.
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Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules
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ChatGPT creator denies sister's childhood rape claim Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.
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Ads showing banknotes on fire banned by regulator A regulator says the posters for Wahed Invest, seen on Transport for London services, are offensive.
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Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers Meta says its platforms will instead rely on "community notes" from its users, an approach pioneered by X.
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Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025 Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?
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Shein lawyer refuses to say if it uses Chinese cotton Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.
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Bezos-owned Washington Post cuts more jobs, reports say Layoffs come at a time of growing losses and turmoil over editorial decisions at the US newspaper.
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McDonald's boss says 29 people fired over abuse It comes after workers at the fast-food chain told the BBC they are still facing sexual abuse and harassment.
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Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.
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Next blames clothes price rises on Budget wage costs The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National Insurance
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Stamp duty changes 'will motivate first-time buyers' The UK's biggest mortgage lender says house prices rose 3.3% during the course of 2024.
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Carney 'considering' campaign to replace Canada's Trudeau The former Bank of Canada and Bank of England chief has long been considered a contender for Liberal leader.
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Bet365 boss takes big pay cut but still makes £158m Denise Coates has been credited with the rapid rise of the online gambling firm.
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Managers 'touch up' staff: McDonald's faces fresh abuse claims Workers at the fast-food chain tell the BBC they still face sexual abuse despite pledges to improve safeguarding.
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December sales provide little cheer for retailers Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.
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Nvidia unveils robot ambitions and powerful new gaming chips The announcement was part of Mr Huang's address at CES, an annual technology show in Las Vegas.
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US designates Tencent a Chinese military company China's embassy in Washington branded the move as an "unreasonable suppression" of its firms.
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UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant.
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Shops full every day 'thanks to Christmas Markets' Shoppers prefer a location where they can "eat, drink and socialise".
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Nippon and US Steel sue government over blocked deal The companies allege President Biden "ignored the rule of law to gain favor" with trade unions.
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How to keep warm when budgets are squeezed A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.
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Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.
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Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from buying US Steel Biden decided to scrap the deal despite concerns that it could damage Washington's relations with Tokyo.
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China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.
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Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.
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Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.
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Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.
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AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.
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The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.
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In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.
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Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.
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What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable? Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.
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Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.
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Is AI any good at choosing gifts? With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?
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Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.
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Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car? Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.
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Why is vintage audio equipment booming? Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.
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Why are doctors wary of wearables? Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.
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