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Water bills set to rise more than expected

The regulator will allow higher bills to fund growing costs and investment, the BBC understands.

New workers' rights 'to cost firms £5bn a year'

Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.

Serious Fraud Office probe £112m Unite union hotel

Unite spent £112m of its members’ money on the project in Birmingham, the BBC has been told.

Harrods settling over 250 claims against Al Fayed

The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired.

The work sickness timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers

Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again

Canadians and Mexicans nervously await the US election

As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. 

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?

Vulnerable customers had VW cars taken away with little warning

VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority.

Products recalled over peanut contamination fears

Among the products recalled are a range of dips, curry powders and seasonings.

TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project

Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage.

New young drivers should not carry under-21s as passengers - AA

It is also proposed that under-21s could lose their licences for not wearing a seatbelt.

When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.

Ministers to oversee HS2 build as costs 'spiral'

The transport secretary also commissions a new independent review of the high-speed rail project.

How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India

An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry.

Boeing strikers to vote on 35% pay rise offer

About 33,000 unionised workers, mostly in Seattle, will decide this coming week whether to accept the deal.

Ministers explore handing Post Office to sub-postmasters

The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration, sources told the BBC.

Tax threshold freeze not a pledge-breaker - Labour sources

Government sources insist the move would not constitute a breach of Labour's manifesto tax pledge.

Boohoo considers break-up as sales slide

The online fashion firm is mulling whether to offload its brands as sales remain under pressure.

NHS consultant who lost £39k among 100 Revolut customers contacting BBC over scams

People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app.

Netflix raises prices as password boost fades

The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'

A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.

'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos

In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.

Faster grid hook-ups planned for some green energy projects

Wind farms ready to be built will be connected to the electricity grid quicker under government plans.

Fraudsters steal more than £3m a day as cases rise

Fraud cases rise by 16% in the first half of the year, but total losses are down slightly, new data shows.

Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.

China's economic slowdown deepens

Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on a yearly basis, below Beijing's "around 5%" annual target.

Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.

Who has to pay inheritance tax?

Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays?

How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?

Why there's a rush of African satellite launches

Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.

Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia

The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.

Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases

Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities.

Dreaming of diamonds: Generations dig for fortune in India's gem town

In Panna, families hunt for diamonds hoping to strike rich and escape the cycle of poverty.

Spain looks to immigrants to drive economy

Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.

Could you switch careers into cyber-security?

From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.

Can selling off homes for $1 solve urban blight?

Baltimore is allowing people to buy homes for next to nothing to try to improve neighbourhoods.

How worried should I be about rising oil prices?

As the conflict across the Middle East widens, rising oil prices are being closely watched.

Should you tip even if the service wasn't worth it?

There are no set rules when it comes to tipping but here's what hospitality staff, customers and experts have to say.

Airlines look to cut time spent on the tarmac

Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports.

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