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Facebook and X must comply with UK law - minister

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

Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending

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

Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring

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

Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion

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

China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy

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

Ads showing banknotes on fire banned by regulator

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

Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers

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

Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves

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

OpenAI boss denies sister's allegations of childhood rape

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

Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts

Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.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

New York first US city to have congestion charge

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

Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen

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

Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen

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

China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras

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

Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes

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

Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit

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

'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation bid

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

Shops offer grottos and wine to combat 'drab' December

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

Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come

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

Court strikes down US net neutrality rules

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

Court strikes down US net neutrality rules

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

How much are energy bills going up?

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

China's BYD closes in on Tesla as sales jump

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

Women working at home could risk missing out, says Nationwide boss

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