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Business Jul 21
UK government borrowing lower than expected in June

Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt....

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Business Jul 21
VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister....

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Business Jul 21
VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister....

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Business Jul 21
Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge

Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future. ...

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Business Jul 21
Families skipping meals during holidays - charity

FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays....

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Business Jul 21
Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain

Is there any common ground left?...

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Business Jul 21
Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills

Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers....

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Business Jul 21
'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping

Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many....

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Business Jul 21
'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping

Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many....

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Business Jul 21
The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks

The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares....

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Business Jul 21
Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?

Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time...

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Business Jul 21
Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?

Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time...

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Business Jul 21
Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams

More than 1,000 illegal streaming sites were shut down in the US during the tournament, with a similar amount blocked in...

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Business Jul 21
Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge

US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action....

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Business Jul 21
Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary

The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances....

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Business Jul 21
Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellor

The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor....

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Business Jul 21
Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?

The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult. ...

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Business Jul 20
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan

A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028....

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Business Jul 20
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods

The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU....

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Business Jul 20
South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people

South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban....

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Business Jul 20
Jobs, borrowing and taxes: Andy Burnham's economic challenges

The person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same....

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Business Jul 20
Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check

Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says....

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Business Jul 20
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did

Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers. ...

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Business Jul 20
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation

The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of poun...

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Business Jul 19
Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?

The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership....

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Business Jul 19
Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation

Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel...

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Business Jul 19
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says

Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits. ...

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Business Jul 19
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off

More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to h...

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Business Jul 18
Money Box

Call for help for people on low incomes who must now wait longer for their state pension....

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Business Jul 18
'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it

It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself....

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Business Jul 18
Why women should speak openly about money

Emma joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life....

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Business Jul 18
Brewdog founder faces data complaints over efforts to buy back firm

The UK data watchdog has received complaints after James Watt reportedly contacted former shareholders....

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Business Jul 17
What are your rights if you buy something that breaks?

Martin Lewis explains why you should go back to the item's retailer, not the manufacturer....

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Business Jul 17
The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?...

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Business Jul 17
How do you split the bill with friends?

Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner....

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Business Jul 14
Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?

Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?...

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Business Jul 13
New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain

It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost....

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Business Jul 09
Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring

The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures....

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Business Jul 07
Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot....

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Business Jul 03
AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?

Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system....

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Business Jul 01
Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?

Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather....

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Business Jul 01
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older...

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Business Jun 25
The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers

A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less....

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Business Jun 23
Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech

Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?...

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Business Jun 22
Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?

It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again....

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Business Jun 19
The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages

Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring....

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Business Jun 18
'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots

As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up....

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Business Jun 16
What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?

Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon....

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Business Jun 11
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming d...

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