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Borrowing costs fall after inflation surprise

Investors are now betting on an interest rate cut next month from the Bank of England.

Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes

Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.

Why a small drop in inflation matters to you

The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.

Egg prices surge as US inflation picks up

Overall prices in the US rose 2.9% compared with a year earlier, official figures show.

US bans red dye 3 from some frosting, sweets and medicine

The FDA says food manufacturers have until January 2025 to remove the cherry-red dye from their products.

What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?

The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.

'Bereavement leave should apply to miscarriages'

Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.

High Court approves Carlsberg's J20 maker takeover

Carlsberg's £3.3bn deal to buy Britvic has been approved by a High Court judge.

Meta cuts 5% of jobs to lose 'lowest performers'

The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year.

US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure

The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.

Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister

It comes after growing pressure over anti-corruption investigations in Bangladesh.

Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs

The chancellor says she is "under no illusion" about the challenge facing UK public finances.

Boeing output hit by strikes and safety problems

The troubled manufacturer says deliveries fell by a third last year.

Buy something or leave, Starbucks says

The policy being rolled out in the firm's North American cafes comes as it tries to boost flagging sales.

Google faces UK investigation over search dominance

The tech giant accounts for 90% of web searches in the UK - the regulator will probe whether that harms consumers and rivals.

TikTok says report of possible sale to Elon Musk 'pure fiction'

The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline.

UK bans cattle, pigs and sheep imports from Germany after foot-and-mouth case

The disease is contagious in livestock like cattle, but poses no risk to humans or food safety.

Spain plans 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents

The measure is meant to help tackle the country's housing crisis, the prime minister said.

Over 2,000 new Post Office scandal compensation claims - minister

Former sub-postmasters still waiting for payments have told the government to "get it done".

Miners 'thrown to the wolves' over pensions

Miners feel they have been "thrown on the scrapheap" as money from their pension scheme stays frozen.

TikTok users flock to Chinese app RedNote as US ban looms

A swarm of "TikTok refugees" has made RedNote the most downloaded app on Apple's US App Store.

US tightens control on AI chips export drawing pushback

The new rules are intended to make sure the "the world's AI runs on American rails", and stays out of the hands of "malicious actors", say officials.

New-build owners claim roof leaks causing misery

Housebuilder Bellway says it has worked hard to resolve issues reported by residents.

Chancellor will remain for all of Parliament, Downing Street says

Market jitters have raised questions over Rachel Reeves' management of the economy.

PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth

Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.

The truth behind your $12 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success

Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.

Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme

The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.

GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload

Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?

How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases

Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.

'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy

Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.

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?

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.

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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