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Dharshini David: Reeves lays ground for painful Budget, but will it be worth it?

The chancellor's pitch: the Budget will be painful, due to the actions of others, but it will be worth it, to tackle debt, help public services and promote growth.

Reeves' pre-Budget speech fails to rule out tax rises

The chancellor says she will make 'necessary choices' in an unusual pre-Budget speech.

Alan Bates to get multi-million-pound payout over Post Office scandal

Sir Alan led a group of 555 subpostmasters who took part in a landmark group legal action against the Post Office.

Primark's UK sales fall as owner explores spinning off fashion retailer

ABF explores spinning off Primark chain from food brands as UK shoppers cut back on fashion purchases

More people using family help than Buy Now Pay Later Loans - but even that can come at a cost

But some people said borrowing from their nearest and dearest had affected those relationships.

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.

Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products

Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein's platform, the firm says.

Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says

Possession and publication of such material will be a criminal offence, under amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill.

Government disappointed by unexpected O2 price rise

The technology secretary says O2's higher-than-expected price increase is "disappointing" given the cost of living.

Starbucks to sell majority stake in China business

The coffee giant entered China more than a quarter of a century ago but has faced tough competition in recent years.

ChatGPT owner OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon

The seven-year agreement will see OpenAI gain access to Nvidia graphics processors to train its artificial intelligence models.

Rail security to be reviewed after train stabbings

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says there could be more facial recognition CCTV after a mass stabbing on a train.

Will AI mean the end of call centres?

Some commentators predict artificial intelligence is about to replace most customer support jobs.

Huge tax cuts not currently realistic, Farage says

The Reform UK leader rows back on his party's previous promise to deliver £90bn of tax cuts.

Trump tariffs head to Supreme Court in case eagerly awaited around the world

The top US court will soon hear arguments on whether Trump's tariffs are legal, with major implications for presidential power.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol-maker for more than $40bn

The deal will unite two giants in the over-the-counter health business, bringing together brands like Kleenex and Benadryl.

Credit scores to include rental payments, says major ratings agency

The credit ratings agency says the change will give lenders a more complete view of borrower behaviour.

Vue cinema boss: I don't see streaming as the competition

Tim Richards said the likes of Netflix and Apple TV are complementary rather than damaging for the big screen.

'No idea who he is,' says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon

The president pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world's largest crypto exchange, in October.

I blew the whistle on a massive tax scam - and they sued me

Jas Bains reflects a month on from the end of one of highest value civil cases ever heard in the UK.

China to ease chip export ban in new trade deal, White House says

Nexperia chips are vital in car production and there were concerns from manufacturers about the damage a shortage could have.

Football Manager has finally added women's teams after 20 years. I put the game to the test

The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the new version of the sports management video game after it faced delays and cancellations.

Andrew fixed palace visit for crypto-mining firm which had £1.4m deal with ex-wife

A company paying Sarah Ferguson was given a private tour of Buckingham Palace while the late Queen was in residence, BBC can reveal.

Shein accused of selling childlike sex dolls in France

The fast fashion giant says it delisted the items "immediately" from its website and is investigating.

Police seize €1.3bn from Campari owner over alleged tax evasion

The spirit manufacturer's parent firm is accused of failing to declare a similar amount in tax during a merger.

Homes without lounges now a reality for renters

Nearly a third of homes advertised on a property sharing website had no living room.

Military homes to be renovated in £9bn government plan

The poor state of military housing has been a consistent complaint among serving personnel in recent years.

'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.

Businesses are running out of pennies in the US

Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.

The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.

Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea?

Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.

The South African start-up bringing tech to townships

Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to?

It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system

Why the 5G symbol on your phone doesn't mean you have 5G

New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection.

The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla

The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.

Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?

Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model

How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine

South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.

Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office

Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.

How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?

Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.

Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid

Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.

Why AI is being trained in rural India

Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.

Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?

The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.

How will the EU's new border system work?

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

What taxes could rise in the Budget?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

P&R to oppose most budget amendments

The proposed changes include a spending freeze and a reduction to the hike in fuel duty.

More people using family help than Buy Now Pay Later loans

But some people said borrowing from their nearest and dearest had affected those relationships.

What do you think about the cost of renting?

What do you think about the cost of renting in Scotland?

Credit scores to include rental payments, says major ratings agency

The credit ratings agency says the change will give lenders a more complete view of borrower behaviour.

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

Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?

Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

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.

US and China's different reports of their trade meeting

Donald Trump says the US can sign a trade deal with China "pretty soon" following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea

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The South African start-up bringing tech to townships

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