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The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JM68Dgk

Figures reveal a jump for billpayers in England and Wales despite questions over firms' performance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pjRmw34

The regulator says reforming postal services could save the loss-making Royal Mail up to £425m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dI42BGy

The supermarket giant blames the increasingly competitive nature of the UK grocery industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8AD5P0u

Vodafone says the tech could lead to the elimination of "not spots", which cover an estimated 9% of the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u5cpUJq

High street sales dropped 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, the retailer said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GP3eatB

Restrictions on surplus cash in pension schemes could be eased to get more money into the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FcMlCu6

The app spooked the markets as well as the bullish sense of American superiority in AI development. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5h9f3MN

Hundreds of BBC readers disagreed with former Asda boss Lord Rose's view that working from home is "not proper work". from BBC News https://ift.tt/vxaUB67

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EKLD04I

Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d3oRJy0

The president says he wants Opec and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YrZJDj4

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T6yOgXF

The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AugRJjI

There have also been several thousand reports of problems from users of Smarty and ID Mobile. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I86ogye

Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FMSKNQz

The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LXgzcOh

Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget from BBC News https://ift.tt/hL90rGw

Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X7Nmrdu

Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xZgjPk2

The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MtYebnA

The Somerset cider-maker wins an appeal after claiming Aldi had copied its packaging and taste. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qUu9TpC

The Transport Secretary says taking operators into public ownership doesn't guarantee good service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gz3GKBH

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pHeomSl

A message appearing for US users says they "can't use TikTok for now". from BBC News https://ift.tt/IHATUNx

$Melania is announced a day after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zW9YBfk

Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app's future in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fc4vbMx

Sales unexpectedly fell last month, due to a poor December for food sales in supermarkets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PzqM4il

A message appearing for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now". from BBC News https://ift.tt/IHATUNx

Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app's future in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fc4vbMx

The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0JCjFzD

There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/noF7yBq

A law passed last year requires TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the video platform or face a ban. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IDzPqbT

It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3tV9yzM

It hoped to turn 60,000 roadside green cabinets into chargers - but now says it will focus on wifi instead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vJYF9Pg

Investors are now betting on an interest rate cut next month from the Bank of England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LdnHmiW

The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ypd5oS9

The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4g7zLaw

The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jhvFK3B

The disease is contagious in livestock like cattle, but poses no risk to humans or food safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sAV2L6B

Nearly 84 million passengers travelled through the west London airport's terminals last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5AHw2Fg

The review aims to ensure motorists are not penalised if they are unable to pay promptly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DxvB4aG

Experts say the UK has enough gas after Centrica said storage levels were "concerningly low". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QrtPIej

Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Rv7wB2

Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jTmWOC6

Peter Kyle responds after Mark Zuckerberg confirms changes to how content on Meta is monitored. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Rv7wB2

The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zmjtxbw

The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sj91K0c

The airline hopes to claw back costs in damages over behaviour it says forced a plane to land early. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B5xIut0

A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nLVaM7l

A regulator says the posters for Wahed Invest, seen on Transport for London services, are offensive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/87bYXUQ

Meta says its platforms will instead rely on "community notes" from its users, an approach pioneered by X. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MhFBUD7

The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules from BBC News https://ift.tt/fK5jtFn

Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9DtgbGJ

Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/52YuGfs

The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zi0K3y5

While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SdqpeWC

While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SdqpeWC

With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MQXqILr

Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DJcorfz

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tzIx5W1

Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n8vm2li

Small businesses are offering incentives to entice customers as consumer confidence remains low. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9yMONmg

The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ROlXSjT

The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gLwPtCO

The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gLwPtCO

Typical gas and electricity prices are rising again on 1 January 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rFVIxtK

Chinese firm got a boost from subsidies encouraging consumers to replace old cars with greener ones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WJ0IaZz

The boss of the world's biggest building society told the BBC that more needs to be done to support women at work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5dDh9Sq