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Chinese giant Chery could build cars in UK

Chery is weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK, according to a senior executive.

Body Shop's remaining stores rescued from administration

The deal for the cosmetics firm appears to secure the immediate future for remaining staff.

What is the winter fuel payment and how can I still claim it?

A row over winter fuel payments exposes issues with unclaimed benefits such as pension credit.

Owner of OnlyFans paid $631m as subscriptions rise

Leonid Radvinsky's huge earnings were revealed in the online platform's latest accounts.

First-class stamp price to rise to £1.65

The company says the price rise is needed as it faces "very real and urgent" financial challenges.

Selena Gomez joins billionaire celebrity rich list

The celebrity joins the billionaire ranks thanks to her Rare Beauty make-up business.

Mixed jobs report adds to US economy concerns

Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, figures show, which was less than expected.

Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested

Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.

Google abusing ad tech dominance, UK competition watchdog finds

The regulator says anti-competitive practices could be harming online publishers and advertisers.

Man accused of using bots and AI to earn streaming revenue

Prosecutors in the US say he fraudulently earned millions of dollars through billions of streams.

7-Eleven owner rejects $38bn buyout offer

Japanese owner of convenience store giant says offer from Canadian rival ‘grossly undervalues’ firm.

Second homes for sale treble in Welsh county after council tax hike

There were 135 second homes up for sale in Pembrokeshire in July up from 38 the previous year.

Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided'

Pavel Durov has hit back at French authorities following his arrest in Paris last week.

John Lewis brings back 'never knowingly undersold'

The U-turn comes as the High Street retailer tries to revive its fortunes and win back customers.

Trump says Musk could head 'government efficiency' force

In a speech at an economic club Thursday, the former president endorsed the Tesla boss's idea for a task force on government spending

UK competition watchdog launches Oasis tickets probe

The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating if Ticketmaster breached consumer protection law.

Second class letter deliveries on Saturdays could be cut

Changes to second class deliveries could be allowed to keep the first class service unchanged.

Rise in fines for term-time holidays won't stop us, say parents

Some say the threat of prosecution is not enough to stop them going on holiday for cheaper prices.

YouTube restricts teenager access to fitness videos

The platform says it is acting on concerns about teens being over-exposed to "idealised" body types.

Anti-pollution law to threaten water bosses with jail

New legislation gives regulators more powers to tackle water pollution in England and Wales.

Volvo gives up plan to sell only EVs by 2030

The car maker's decision comes as industry faces slowing demand in some major markets for electric vehicles.

US plans to block Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel - US media

The controversial move comes during a heated election year in the US.

Alert over potentially deadly counterfeit vodka

The Food Standards Agency warns counterfeit bottles have been found to contain a dangerous substance.

State pension to rise by over £400 next year

This will take the full state pension for men who have retired since 1951 and women since 1953 to around £12,000 in 2025/26.

Sell-off erases Trump Media shares' 2024 gains

Shares in Trump Media are now worth less than they were at the start of the year.

Does working a four-day week make you happier?

The BBC hears from people who work full-time over four days with mixed views on the pros and cons.

Biggest UK housing firm to build fewer homes

The house building giant built 18% fewer homes last year as profits tumbled.

A mega merger aims to reshape India's entertainment landscape

The deal aims to create India's largest entertainment company which will dominate the advertising market.

AI's solution to the 'cocktail party problem' used in court

The technology has been used to filter out background voices in audio evidence in a US murder case.

Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry

South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.

Málaga tourism: 'People feel the city is collapsing'

Protesting locals say hordes of tourists make the city feel like a "theme park".

UK and EU airports are sticking with 100ml liquid rule - but why?

Air travellers who hoped the era of "tiny toiletries" was nearly over are facing fresh disappointment.

Will things get worse like Keir Starmer says?

The prime minister says the Autumn Budget will be "painful", so what might be in store?

Will sustainable aviation fuels take off?

Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?

The free childcare now available to working parents

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months.

Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?

Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed.

'Hellway' - the new-build estate with no end of snags

Residents complain of three years of "chaos" including a collapsing staircase.

What taxes might be raised in the Budget?

The government says taxes will have to rise to fix the public finances - but which ones could go up?

Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?

The whole of the cocoa fruit is used in production, rather than just the beans.

Have supermarkets reached peak self-scan?

Supermarkets are beginning to question the divisive technology after years of criticism from shoppers.

Defence firms 'need reassuring' that big orders will be long-term

Western military production has ramped up due to Ukraine, but will it continue after the war ends?

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