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Gary Gensler to leave role as SEC chairman

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Donald Trump revealed plans to sack Mr Gensler on "day one" of his new administration.

Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays

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Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds.

PayPal down for customers worldwide as thousands report issues

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The online payment company has confirmed it is experiencing technical problems.

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

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Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13.

Liverpool Street remains busiest station in UK

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The increased use of the Elizabeth line has led to a rise in people using the station, data shows.

Government borrowing higher than expected in October

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Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.

US proposes breakup of Google to end search monopoly

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The technology giant could be forced to sell off Chrome to address its illegal monopoly in online search.

Archegos founder sentenced to 18 years in prison

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Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.

Is nuclear power gaining new energy?

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Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.

US charges Indian billionaire with fraud

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The allegations of bribery and fraud are the latest blow for the tycoon, one of India's richest people.

Ofwat rules out customers paying £195,000 Thames Water boss bonus

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The regulator uses new powers to prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.

More tenants could be excluded from Right to Buy

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The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed.

Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as electric car sales stall

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The move is part of a wider restructuring programme, which will see 4,000 posts closed across Europe.

Faisal Islam: The cost of living crisis isn't over

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Inflation is easing, but many people are still struggling to afford the basics.

Four things the latest inflation figures tell us

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The inflation rate has risen, putting pressure on people's finances and casting doubt on interest rate cuts.

E.On to pay £14.5m to customers after bill error

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The energy supplier agrees to pay after it failed to issue credit to customers cancelling contracts.

Northern Rail passengers hit out at 'rubbish' service

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The struggling rail firm has come up with a plan to help it improve services

Shipping giant to end use of major port

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Maersk says it will stop using the Port of Felixstowe from early next year.

Men buy more from Lidl middle aisle, says boss

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Ryan McDonnell said the middle of Lidl had a “big male following”.

Inflation jumped to 2.3% in October

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The pace at which prices are going up is closely watched as it influences the future path of interest rates.

Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal TV networks

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MSNBC, CNBC, USA, E!, Syfy and the Golf Channel will be moved to the new company.

Jaguar unveils new logo ahead of electric relaunch

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The luxury car manufacturer will launch three new electric cars in 2026 as part of its rebrand.

Trump to name Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary

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The department is a key player in boosting domestic manufacturing and the US-China tech war.

Winter fuel cut to put 50,000 into poverty next year

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Government estimates reveal the impact of cuts to the winter fuel allowance, announced earlier this year.

What are cold weather payments and who can get them?

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Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.

Instagram testing tool that resets all recommended posts

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Its reset feature would cleanse a user's feed of personalised content suggested by algorithm.

Mulberry cuts jobs in ‘rebuild’ after poor sales

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The company's newly-appointed CEO says the luxury goods industry faces "significant uncertainty".

Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

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It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns.

'Betrayed' farmers take protest to London

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Organisers of Tuesday's protest warn some farmers now "have nothing to lose" in causing disruption.

'Holiday lets are pricing us out of homes'

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Dee Goddard says her family is at the point of "giving up" living in the Derbyshire Dales.

Popular weight-loss drug Wegovy goes on sale in China

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There are 180 million people living with obesity in China, who will now be able to purchase the treatment.

UK's largest retailers warn Budget will lead to job cuts

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Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills.

Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans

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India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.

UK-India trade talks to re-launch in the new year

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Sir Keir Starmer met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit of global economic leaders.

British Airways flights delayed by 'tech issue'

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Passengers are reporting delays, but the airline says flights are not being cancelled.

Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm

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The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart'

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

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Despite surging demand, low-budget carrier Spirit has not posted a full-year profit since 2019.

Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

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Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time.

'Exploitative' children's home profits to be curbed

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The new measures aim to stop private care home providers benefiting excessively from a stretched system.

Energy prices forecast to rise again in January

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The energy price cap is predicted to edge up by 1% from January, according to analysis by Cornwall Insight.

Who wins when Nigeria's richest man takes on the 'oil mafia'?

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Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.

German manufacturers warn of the sector's 'formidable crash'

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Germany's troubled manufacturing firms say they are facing a number of significant problems.

Lenders reject homes with spray foam insulation

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Spray foam insulation was previously subsidised in England under the government's Green Homes Grant scheme.

EV targets 'will not be weakened' despite pressure

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Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says the rules will remain, but car firms warn they are too strict.

'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says

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But the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.

'I feel sick about signing that phone contract'

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Small businesses say they feel "powerless" to get out of phone contracts amid claims of mis-selling.

Bus services across England to share £1bn boost

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The government says it wants London-style bus services in every corner of England.

UK Pizza Hut to raise funds after Budget tax hikes

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The money could come from a sale of part of the business, or new investment from existing shareholders.

Record numbers seek help with water bills

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Some 1.6 million households were on social tariffs last year but support varies depending on where you live.

Billions at stake in court battle over North Sea oil

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Lawyers and campaigners have made their arguments before Lord Ericht in Edinburgh this week.