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Oracle shares slide as earnings fail to ease AI bubble fears – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsFinancial analysts have been quick to cut their target price for Oracle’s shares following last night’s results (and the drop in after-hours trading).According to Reuters, Barclays have cut their target price for Oracle Corp to $310 from $330“The Nikkei opened higher to...
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Banks to tell you where you might put your money
Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.
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Banks to tell you where you might put your money
Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.
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Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue results ramp up bubble fears
The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.
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Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain
The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.
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UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.
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Electricity price rises a concern, survey suggests
Guernsey Electricity says it plans to set out "a clear pathway for tariff reform".
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Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries
The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.
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‘Ruined my Christmas spirit’: McDonald’s removes AI-generated ad after backlash
Commercial in Netherlands depicting festival-season chaos at ‘most terrible time of year’ prompted flurry of criticism online McDonald’s says it has removed an AI-generated Christmas advertisement in the Netherlands after it was criticised online.The ad, titled “the most terrible time of the year”, depicts scenes of Christmas chaos, with Santa...
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Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas
The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.
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The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.
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Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.
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Britain slipping down global league table for youth employment, says report
PwC warns that future of a generation is at risk and that jobs crisis is costing UK economy up to £26bn a yearBritain is slipping down the global league table for youth employment amid a dramatic rise in worklessness that is putting a generation’s future at risk, research has warned.Sounding...
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Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband no longer called ‘chocolate’ after recipe change
Nestlé confectionery treats now described as being ‘encased in a smooth milk chocolate flavour coating’Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband bars can no longer be called chocolate after Nestlé reformulated their recipes due to the increasing cost of ingredients.The Swiss conglomerate now describes the treats as being “encased in a smooth...
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Leon to close 20 stores and cut jobs in restructure
The "healthier" fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.
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Tourists to US would have to reveal five years of social media activity under new Trump plan
Plan would apply to countries not currently required to get visas to the US, including Britain and FranceTourists to the United States would have to reveal their social media activity from the last five years, under new Trump administration plans.The mandatory new disclosures would apply to the 42 countries whose...
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Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more
Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law
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Leon to cut jobs and close fast food restaurants
The 54-outlet chain was recently bought back by its co-founder, who says Leon must downsize as more customers work from homeFast food chain Leon is planning to close restaurants and cut jobs, less than two months after it was bought back from Asda by its co-founder John Vincent.The chain said...
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Nick Clegg takes role at London-based venture capitalists Hiro Capital
Former deputy prime minister, who left Meta this year, to be joined by Facebook-owner’s chief AI scientistNick Clegg is to add venture capitalist to his list of post-politics jobs, with the former British deputy prime minister and ex-senior executive at Meta taking on a new role at London-based Hiro Capital.Clegg,...
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An EU-UK mobility scheme won’t erase the ‘violent indifference’ against young people. But it’s a start | Zoe Williams
We need people from Europe to move to the UK – but also a way to give Brits the opportunity to build the futures they craveAnnouncing her new Youth Matters plan – £500m to “boost resilience and teach skills” – the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, spoke of a “violent indifference”...
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Reeves criticises budget leaks and says income tax decision taken ‘in partnership’ with PM
Chancellor defends budget but tells MPs there were ‘too many leaks’ and that and much of them were inaccurateRachel Reeves has condemned leaks before her make-or-break budget as “unacceptable” as she revealed her income tax U-turn was agreed in partnership with Keir Starmer.Defending her tax and spending plans before MPs...
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Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves
The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".
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Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
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Consumer test drive: can AI do your Christmas gift shopping for you?
The short answer is yes, but if you don’t want big brands or to use Amazon then more time and a lot more prompts are needed‘Is retail ready for the AI shopping shift?The question “what present do you recommend for …” will be tapped into phones and computers countless times...
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Trump vows to make US affordable again, as Americans feel the pinch
The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.
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Bob Vylan to sue Ireland’s RTÉ for defamation over Glastonbury coverage
Legal action alleges Irish broadcaster defamed group by claiming they led antisemitic chants at festival in JuneThe British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan have launched defamation proceedings against the Irish broadcaster RTÉ over its coverage of their performance at Glastonbury.The legal action alleges Ireland’s national broadcaster defamed the group by claiming...
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US senator calls for insider trading inquiry over Trump donors buying $12m worth of shares
Co-chairs of LNG firm, who bought stock worth almost $12m each after meeting with Trump officials, deny wrongdoingA senior Democratic senator is calling for an investigation into potential insider trading by fossil-fuel billionaires close to the Trump administration, after a Guardian investigation raised questions about an unusual share buying spree.Robert...
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Gen Zine: DIY publications find new life as a form of resistance against Trump
Zines have made a resurgence as communities seek to share information on everything from ICE raids to local electionsOn a cloudy Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles central public library bustled with nearly 100 people making zines: small, DIY magazines made out of a single piece of paper. There was folding,...
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‘The 0.001%’: a quick visual breakdown of the world’s wealthiest people
About 56,000 people control three times as much wealth as half of humanity. Here’s one way to illustrate thatCruising around on private jets, the ultra-rich are the world’s financial elite – but how many people actually occupy this exclusive wealth club? Could they all fit into a floating mega-yacht, or...
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William Hill owner Evoke considers sale or breakup after budget tax rises
Value of heavily indebted company has plummeted more than 90% since it bought chain of 1,400 bookmakersBusiness live – latest updatesEvoke, the London-listed gambling company that owns William Hill and the 888 online casino brand, has said it is considering a sale or breakup of the group, after warning of...
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX ‘preparing for flotation that could value it at over $1tn’
Reports say space exploration company has begun talks about stock market listing that could raise more than $25bnBusiness live – latest updatesElon Musk’s space exploration company SpaceX is preparing to list on the stock market next year in a move that could raise more than $25bn (£19bn) and value the...
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‘Hating soccer is more American than apple pie’: the World Cup nobody wanted the US to host
Glitzy draws, OJ-era chaos, grass laid over AstroTurf and a host nation that barely cared – the 1994 World Cup arrived amid suspicion and slapstick. Yet it became a watershed that would alter US sport and global football politics alike“The United States was chosen,” the columnist George Vecsey wrote in...
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1 Granary: the influential platform holding the fashion establishment to account
Olya Kuryshchuk’s publication is a rare – and increasingly powerful – voice advocating for the people behind the scenes in an industry that loves a star. Its new awards celebrate the ‘teams who never get to walk a red carpet’At the Fashion awards – a lavish event at the Royal...
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‘Grand social experiment’: Australia’s social media ban turns heads globally, with mixed results
From a live blog on the BBC to cautious reaction in the New York Times, here’s how the world’s media covered the banThe BBC blogged about it, News Corp boasted about it and the New York Times questioned its effectiveness.Australia’s world-first laws stopping children accessing social media until they turn...
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Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds
Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%‘The 0.001%’: a quick visual breakdown of the world’s wealthiest peopleFewer than 60,000 people – 0.001% of the world’s population – control three times as much wealth as the entire bottom half of humanity,...
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‘My beautiful house lay in ruins!’: how to build (and wreck) a Hollywood set – in pictures
Veteran set decorator Lauri Gaffin has spent a career dressing up films from indie classics to blockbusters. Her new photographic memoir takes us behind the scenes of this ever-changing job – and on the hunt for wolves’ penis bones Continue reading...
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‘The patriarchy runs deep’: women still getting a raw deal in the workplace as equality remains a dream
Women work longer and per hour earn a third of what men are paid, in figures that have changed little in 35 years, UN report shows“Gender inequality is one of the most entrenched and significant problems of our time,” says Jocelyn Chu, a programme director at UN Women, responding to...
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Why has the price of silver hit a record high?
The price of the precious metal has topped $60 an ounce for the first time ever.
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Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds
Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environmentScientists have issued an urgent warning that some of the synthetic chemicals that help underpin the current food system are driving increased rates of cancer, neurodevelopmental conditions and infertility, while degrading the foundations of...
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From the archive: Is the IMF fit for purpose? – podcast
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2022: As the world faces the worst debt crisis in decades, the need for a global lender of last resort is clearer than ever. But...
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Channel 4 poaches new chief executive Priya Dogra from Sky
Head of advertising and data at Sky will lead C4’s response to threatened Comcast takeover of ITVChannel 4 has raided Sky for its new chief executive as the broadcaster faces the prospect of a takeover of ITV by Comcast that would pose the biggest threat in its four-decade history.Its board...
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People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic
The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025
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Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence
It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice.
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Rachel Reeves’s test from the bond markets starts now
UK gilt yields may have dropped a bit relative to other major countries, but it’s not at all clear that the fall with continueUK’s higher borrowing costs compared with major countries ‘may be coming to an end’Good news for Rachel Reeves: the cost of government borrowing has fallen a bit...
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UK’s higher borrowing costs compared with major countries ‘may be coming to an end’
Thinktank says Rachel Reeves’s budget had started to assure bond markets about fiscal approachRachel Reeves’s test from the bond markets starts nowThe “premium” that the UK pays to borrow money compared with its international peers may be coming to an end as markets grow more confident about the government’s plans,...
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Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.
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The Guardian view on Trump and Europe: more an abusive relationship than an alliance | Editorial
The White House is aggressively seeking to weaken and dominate the United States’ traditional allies. European leaders must learn to fight back.Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz have become adept at scrambling to deal with the latest bad news from Washington. Their meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Downing...
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The Guardian view on waste: the festive season is a good time to think about rubbish | Editorial
Weak regulation is to blame for disastrous failures in relation to pollution. But there are solutions if people get behind themA study suggesting that as many as 168m light-up Christmas ornaments and similar items could be thrown out in a single year, in the UK, is concerning if not surprising...
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Date set for challenge over second Gatwick runway
A legal challenge over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport will be heard over four days.
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Trump ban on wind energy permits 'unlawful', court rules
An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge.
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Netflix v Paramount: Trump wades into Warner Bros battle – The Latest
The battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery has captured Donald Trump’s attention. The US president has said he will be involved in the decision on the company’s sale as Netflix and Paramount fight to take over the entertainment company. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian US’s deputy business editor, Callum...
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Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.
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AI researchers are to blame for serving up slop | Letter
They have unleashed irresponsible innovations on the world and their slop generators have flooded academia, says Dr Craig ReevesI’m not surprised to read that the field of artificial intelligence research is complaining about being overwhelmed by the very slop that it has pioneered (Artificial intelligence research has a slop problem,...
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Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026
It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt - Google Glass - was pulled in 2015.
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Starbucks workers and unions in UK to join protests in support of striking US baristas
Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.
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What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
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Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
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Ben & Jerry's brand could be destroyed under Magnum, says co-founder
Ben Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry's board.
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Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.
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Come with me to Jacob Rees-Mogg’s house. The Brexiters are rattled – and it shows | Polly Toynbee
Labour and the country have reached a historic inflection point. For all the talk of Brexit ‘benefits’, the anti-EU ideologues know the tide has turnedAll the old gang were there: a reunion of the Brexit triumphalists. I was one of the guests in the stately drawing room of Jacob Rees-Mogg’s...
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All hail Avatar! How event movies are trying to bring back the box office blockbuster
Ahead of James Cameron’s latest Avatar sequel hitting the big screen, we look at how studios aim for ‘theatricality’ to get streaming film fans from sofa to cinemaIf anyone still knows how to fill a movie theatre, it’s James Cameron. Having broken the all-time worldwide box office record in 1997...
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HMRC owes me £2,200 but says it could be 33 weeks before it pays me back
A reader says they overpaid their national insurance, but seem to be lending the government money with no interestI have two roles within the NHS, which has resulted in overpayments of national insurance each year.Since Covid, the refund system has slowly ground to a halt. I was told in October...
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China’s record trade surplus reveals its biggest strength – and hidden weakness
Booming Chinese exports have driven trade surplus past $1tn but also reveal the extent of country’s reliance on foreign marketsA boom in exports that has pushed China’s trade surplus past $1tn for the first time reveals the extent to which its economy is still overwhelmingly reliant on foreign markets –...
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AI tools transform Christmas gifting as shoppers turn to chatbots
Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.
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'Second home' pub opens as a warm space
The Newport pub opens as a warm space after customers say it's cheaper to be there than heat a home.
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When a chatbot’s advice is a matter of life or death, how can we leave AI to the free market wild west? | Gaby Hinsliff
As suicides in the US are blamed on ChatGPT and UK teenagers turn to it for mental health advice, we need clear rules – and we the people must set themIt was just past 4am when a suicidal Zane Shamblin sent one last message from his car, where he had...
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Palantir: the world’s ‘scariest company’? – podcast
How far will tech firm Palantir go to ‘save the West’? With Michael Steinberger and Johana BhuiyanWhy do some consider Palantir the world’s ‘scariest company’ and who is its chief executive, Alex Karp?Michael Steinberger, the author of The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir and the Rise of the...
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'Living off grid is not a dream, it's a nightmare'
Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.
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Drop in cream sales at dairy as shoppers cut back
Guernsey Dairy's production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives
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‘We’ll never be able to rebuild’: despair of ex-Vodafone franchisees and pressures on their mental health
Experiences raise questions about how telecoms firm treated small business owners, whose commission it cutWhen Adrian Howe drowned in August 2018, his family found some solace in the support of his longtime employer.The bond between the 58-year-old and Vodafone – the multinational mobile phone group for which Howe had worked...
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Your Party let me down with membership chaos
A reader found there seemed no way to cancel a subscription for Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new partyI subscribed to Your Party at its shambolic start and am now finding it impossible to cancel my membership. No one replies to emails. My local party branch told me it can’t...
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Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.
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Can Japan get more female business leaders?
The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.
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The rise of parcel thefts: how to protect yourself from porch pirates
Parcels worth £666.5m have been stolen in the UK this year, though some pranksters have found ways to give culprits their comeuppance. With Christmas deliveries arriving thick and fast, here are practical steps to takeA couple of years ago, 31-year-old charity worker Nicki Wedgwood had ordered Christmas presents online for...
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Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.
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Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.
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How family firms can best plan for succession
The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.
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'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
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OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance
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Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.
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Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
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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.
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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.
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Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years
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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.
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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.
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Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.
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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.
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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"
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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.
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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?
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The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?
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Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.
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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.
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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.
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Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
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Will quantum be bigger than AI?
The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
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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.
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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
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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