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Hiking the amount employers pay in National Insurance, coupled with other cost rises, has sparked fury from businesses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cmFCTVg

As the cute character celebrates her 50th anniversary, the firm behind it is now a trillion yen business. from BBC News https://ift.tt/peMYHRC

The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fZuqOeo

Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B6Jf7MX

The government's official forecaster says it was not given all available information at the time of the spring Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tkg3u2G

Ministers have announced bigger-than-expected increases to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hKcLpUq

Workers are also unhappy about changes to their contracts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o9eyCgV

Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X3WKhta

The fast food giant said beef patty samples had tested negative for the bacteria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WKZqeNy

What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/UfbD0kZ

WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OfSl08i

The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/59UKGgy

Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9bsiyQM

The now multimillionaire began his career in a call centre after failing to become a professional footballer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MSceFxs

WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vVGD5b6

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Bo8pNH

The prime minister is under pressure to set out who he is excluding from possible tax increases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U5w4bCJ

As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UDs62hF

The coffee shop chain has also promised to look at pricing and staffing to prevent bottlenecks from BBC News https://ift.tt/QUaKhLr

A charity in Sheffield is praised for its work helping people get out of debt free of charge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BfQxIS1

A document produced by the government says the mandate to strike could be extended to a year from six months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WvIS7cH

At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VD8EIOm

At the same time the banking giant named its first female finance chief in the firm's 159-year history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EtdhXw0

As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact.  from BBC News https://ift.tt/McVFUCI

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SlGcHei

The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WrNt389

Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays? from BBC News https://ift.tt/QRqzs85

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pSbmrWG

In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/enPjVU9

Wind farms ready to be built will be connected to the electricity grid quicker under government plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LqXJ5dU

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results". from BBC News https://ift.tt/h79fRcv

London Underground drivers are set to strike on two days in November in a dispute over pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bUHtmA6

We all use messaging apps such as Whatsapp for free, but what's in it for them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/1UH8S2G

Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wy9SeN5

What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lfvgrc8

The rail operator says it is working with the government to simplify it price structure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IyhkAfs

The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E6JOn2i

Here is how the chancellor could choose to tweak the government's borrowing rules to free up more cash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hQCsDKm

In Panna, families hunt for diamonds hoping to strike rich and escape the cycle of poverty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9GaiO5J

Complex rules leave many customers feeling caught out and annoyed they aren't made clearer by rail companies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8y9Badj

Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JkuKYcV

Algorithms can watch our behaviour and determine what millions of us see when we log on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kzgSO1r

Here is how the chancellor could choose to tweak the government's borrowing rules to free up more cash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sCBgmuV

As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ldQX6sA

Chinese authorities have been cracking down on businesses from real estate to technology to finance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VQRY8Zz

Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CIGP2yJ

The EU pushes back introducing new biometric border checks that were due on 10 November. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e85oLc6

The aviation giant accused the union of not giving its proposals serious consideration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0HtfLhl

His death was announced by the Tata Group, the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate he led for more than two decades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0CegDVm

Water companies must reduce customers' bills over poor performance but it will have a small impact. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sf8XjZS

The platform will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4b9Su8G

The deal to save the chain will see more than 30 of its restaurants close. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yoXt0BO

The platform wants customers to go greener as it tries to boost the take-up of electric cars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DWqnO16

A decision on a new electricity link between Scotland and NI is expected later this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zH4T58U

The agreement will put an end to a saga that started when the firm went bankrupt in November 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P473Fjm

There are no set rules when it comes to tipping but here's what hospitality staff, customers and experts have to say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V6uIwky

Baltimore is allowing people to buy homes for next to nothing to try to improve neighbourhoods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H8dG3vT

Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CWOiP6V

The jump in hiring will ease fears of a downturn but raises questions over the path for interest rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/whlMDQu

Why are we so obsessed with looking at houses for sale online? from BBC News https://ift.tt/sixW5wC

With Ireland announcing a "hopeful" budget, the contrast with the looming UK budget is stark. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jM852kd

The UK will prioritise and increase investment in major projects in the Budget, Rachel Reeves says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DoaZ0q1

Privacy activist Max Schrems claimed Meta unlawfully processed data relating to his sexual orientation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MiFqNhf

Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QpjBN16

The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZNUI9bQ

Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B5MJU42