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• Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches

  09-01-2025 20:25 via bbc.com
  
  The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.
  
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• Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs and shut cafés

  23-01-2025 16:34 via bbc.com
  
  The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor.
  
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• Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes

  23-01-2025 16:29 via bbc.com
  
  It comes after critics warned the plans could prompt wealthy people to leave the UK.
  
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• EU 'could consider' UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme

  23-01-2025 15:02 via bbc.com
  
  The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.
  
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• Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture

  23-01-2025 14:24 via bbc.com
  
  Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture.
  
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• Banks raise concerns over benefit debt recovery powers

  23-01-2025 13:39 via bbc.com
  
  The biggest group representing UK banks says the measures could conflict with customer protections.
  
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• PM vows to curb 'Nimby' legal blocks on infrastructure

  23-01-2025 12:58 via bbc.com
  
  No 10 says it is targeting "cynical" appeals against new nuclear power stations, roads, rail lines and wind farms.
  
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• What Trump has done since taking power

  23-01-2025 12:44 via bbc.com
  
  The Republican has started his second term at a fast pace. Here's a handy guide to what he's done so far.
  
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• LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI

  23-01-2025 05:16 via bbc.com
  
  The lawsuit alleges LinkedIn tried to conceal its actions but the firm says the claims are false.
  
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• 'I got a credit card and overdraft after I lost winter fuel payment'

  23-01-2025 01:02 via bbc.com
  
  Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.
  
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• Tesco, Aldi and Lidl hit back at farm inheritance tax

  22-01-2025 21:01 via bbc.com
  
  Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget
  
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• Tech giants are putting $500bn into 'Stargate' to build up AI in US

  22-01-2025 19:16 via bbc.com
  
  Trump has extolled the project as an important investment, but Elon Musk is throwing shade on it.
  
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• Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing

  22-01-2025 17:31 via bbc.com
  
  Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.
  
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• HMRC denies 'deliberately poor' phone service

  22-01-2025 16:39 via bbc.com
  
  Thousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.
  
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• TikTokers offered $5,000 to join Facebook and Instagram

  22-01-2025 12:40 via bbc.com
  
  Meta's attempt to lure creators to its platforms comes as questions remain over the future of its main rival in the US.
  
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• Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February

  22-01-2025 11:00 via bbc.com
  
  The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.
  
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• Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar

  22-01-2025 09:21 via bbc.com
  
  Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.
  
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• Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers

  21-01-2025 23:30 via bbc.com
  
  The supermarket's loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.
  
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• US markets rise as Trump holds off on tariffs

  21-01-2025 22:52 via bbc.com
  
  The US president stopped short of widespread import taxes but threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs.
  
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• Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms' payouts

  21-01-2025 19:51 via bbc.com
  
  The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry.
  
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• Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair

  21-01-2025 19:18 via bbc.com
  
  Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.
  
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• Government fires UK competition watchdog chair

  21-01-2025 19:18 via bbc.com
  
  Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.
  
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• China calls for 'win-win' solution to trade tensions

  21-01-2025 18:20 via bbc.com
  
  With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.
  
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• Delay to TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off

  21-01-2025 16:47 via bbc.com
  
  The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.
  
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• Investors cautious as Trump signals new tariffs

  21-01-2025 16:31 via bbc.com
  
  The US president said he is considering imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico from 1 February.
  
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• What executive orders has Trump signed after taking office?

  21-01-2025 16:25 via bbc.com
  
  The Republican quickly set about using his new powers to approve executive actions on a host of policy priorities.
  
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• Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut back

  21-01-2025 15:59 via bbc.com
  
  An "unsettled economy" is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year.
  
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• Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans

  21-01-2025 14:04 via bbc.com
  
  Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth.
  
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• Pay after inflation rises at fastest rate since 2021

  21-01-2025 11:10 via bbc.com
  
  Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector.
  
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• Inside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food

  21-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  Next to a geothermal plant in Iceland a start-up is growing microalgae for food.
  
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