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OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error

The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.

US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals

The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.

Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal

The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.

Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations

ZipCar, which has more than 600,000 UK members, temporarily suspends new bookings on its platform.

Regulator backtracks on 'ghost train' plan

Plans to ban passengers from the peak train service between Manchester and London are abandoned.

Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage

Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

Oil and gas firm plans to cut 100 offshore jobs

Harbour Energy has already reduced its onshore workforce by about 600 since 2023.

Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving vulnerable customers 'at risk of harm'

Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk.

Vapes still causing rubbish fires despite disposable ban, major waste firm says

Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly.

Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to Budget

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.

Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" over briefings in the run-up to the Budget.

E-commerce platform breach exposes nearly 34 million customers' data

Retail giant Coupang is often described as South Korea's equivalent of Amazon.com.

Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes

Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.

'Business rates changes will cost me £62,000'

Pub bosses have warned they face a sharp rise in business rates bills despite government support.

State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax

The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.

Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights

Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.

How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?

A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?

Will boats be a breakthrough for 3D printing tech?

Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.

Black Friday: Buy loo roll and keep the receipt to get a good deal

Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting value for money.

Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster

The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost.

UK tourists included in Louvre 45% ticket price hike

The price increase is expected to raise millions to fund the museum's renovation plans.

Simon Jack: Businesses left asking - what happened to growth?

Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year's Budget.

Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS

Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.

Three arrests after BBC investigation into criminal network on High Street

Two Iranian men and a British man are held after raids in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Banking giant to build major new tower at Canary Wharf

One of the world's largest banking firms announces plans to build a new HQ "bigger than the Shard".

Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25

The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.

Who are the winners and losers from Rachel Reeves's Budget?

BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Budget is likely to financially affect different groups.

Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?

Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality

TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses

Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?

Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream

With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?

Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings

New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

Will quantum be bigger than AI?

The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

The start-up creating science kits for young Africans

Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail

Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

Try 'reverse advent calendar' says foodbank

The public is being asked to donate 24 items in December to help make up Christmas hampers.

Get a £40 voucher for attending money session

Let's Talk Money sessions will be held in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole and Withernsea.

'Staggering' numbers of people sleeping rough

More people are being pushed into homelessness due to the cost of living crisis, a charity says.

'We need to teach children about personal finance'

Headteachers in the south welcome moves to introduce financial literacy to the national curriculum.

'Debt stress is causing mental health problems'

GP Dr Kamlesh Sreekissoon says his patients are working multiple jobs to make ends meet.

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump

Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins

Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

Vintage market trader retires after 60 years

Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you

HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.

BBC joins officers on criminal network raids

Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.

'I didn't expect that' - minimum wage chat leaves some shocked

The BBC's Tyler Edwards asks under 25s in Cardiff if they think the minimum wage increase is enough.

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