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'We need to teach children about personal finance'

Headteachers in the south welcome moves to introduce financial literacy to the national curriculum. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZKz2EFk

How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?

A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have? from BBC News https://ift.tt/uEM9YZe

Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances prior to Budget

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/786Rn9d

Mum hosts free toy swap to help cut Christmas costs

Tzara Spurrier, known online as GlosBudgetMum, is hosting the event at Hesters Way Community Centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o8JCsnc

Toy appeal aims to help thousands of children

The north-east London project is urging people to donate so all children get a present at Christmas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PcIC97Z

Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes

Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UzvP2iI

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lRjXeuZ

Black Friday: Buy loo roll and keep the receipt to get a good deal

Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting value for money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FsaD4N1

Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax

This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RC8ytXx

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vAazGIc

OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis

Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ITi27H

Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?

Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZYoy56M

Pay-per-mile tax could 'hinder' EV switch

Electric vehicle drivers will soon face a pay-per-mile tax as 2030 deadline to phase out petrol and diesel cars looms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2V7yTkn

How much are minimum wages set to rise?

Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vrkwBmQ

Gyms, pubs and parkour - businesses share hopes

Small business owners share their hopes ahead of the upcoming Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QNMptzG

What is in the iconic red box?

The BBC's Lucy Woodham explains what the red box is and what's actually inside it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k7i29cr

The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?

Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bpe40ju

Rail fares to be frozen in England next year

Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/76Sfhqo

Community freecycle event expands to third site

The "face-to-face" freecycle event is branching out to other locations in the county. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H0IG3Du

Toothbrush packs to be given to 'most vulnerable'

The £20,000 scheme will provide people in North Northamptonshire with toothbrushes and toothpaste. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fQ0zAwd

Sweaty Betty offers £4k for slogan use and silence

Georgina Cox wants clothing firm Sweaty Betty to apologise and pay influencers it works with fairly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UbADY74

Budget must focus on housing, says shelter resident

Two men who have experienced homelessness give their views ahead of the chancellor's budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TMriys6

Ford boss: 'Now is not the time to tax electric vehicles'

Ford's UK boss says it is "not the right time" to tax electric vehicles when demand has already stalled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EzrxTMP

Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner

Gui Junmin froze his dead spouse as a sign of his devotion - but it's now emerged he is dating again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jW2KwqY

Hotel adverts banned over misleadingly cheap rooms

Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/egZSqhO

Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online

It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OTuDMv7

The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills

Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C5fEv2U

Can technology fix fashion's sizing crisis?

The BBC looks into whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help people who struggle when clothes are oddly sized. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N4wexKm

Japan tourism and retail stocks slide after row with China over Taiwan

Tokyo and Beijing are in a dispute over the Japanese prime minister's remarks about Taiwan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ajM1T3F

What is the two-child benefit cap and how could it change?

Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/5opwZ29

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PeEkvsj

Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion jailed over £5bn Bitcoin stash

Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KLQk3sB

Government borrowing costs jump after Reeves decides against income tax rise

The 10-year gilt yield rises sharply in reaction to reports that an expected Budget income tax rise will not happen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YOKXmPQ

Winter money and wellbeing roadshows for residents

A series of roadshows will bring agencies together to support residents through winter challenges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2XVSg71

What is the two-child benefit cap and how could it change?

Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/yCWPe9L

UK's first small nuclear power station to be built in north Wales

Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oOYgT3I

PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation

The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xSJRKlY

Renters' Rights Act: Here's what it means for you

The biggest shake up to renting rules in England for 30 years will affect millions of tenants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gt106gy

Building society pledges to keep branches open

It says its current network of 696 branches will remain until at least 2030. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qyI1wRv

UK toy sales up as 'kidults' buy Lego and Pokémon

Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hZY2UdM

Building society pledges to keep branches open

It says its current network of 696 branches will remain until at least 2030. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qyI1wRv

Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants

The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ty26PoJ

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JAf67ih

Rightmove shares plummet over AI investment plans

Shares in the property website sink after it cuts profit forecasts to step up investment in AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1BS5mEf

How this year’s Christmas ads ‘let real life in,’ from cost of living to masculinity

We look at the Christmas ads that are out so far - and what they tell us about the year that’s been. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HavUrlE

Trump calls for probe of meat packers over beef prices

In his latest attempt to take on soaring beef prices, Trump has asked the justice department to launch a federal investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S2OEvXl

Grand Theft Auto studio accused of 'union busting' after sacking workers

A union representing people in the gaming sector said 31 people were fired at Rockstar's UK studios. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YlxP7ao

Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders

The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EIUZzsm

Honesty boxes should be dying like cash. But many are flourishing

Once found by the roadside offering local produce for a few pence, honesty boxes are being reborn via social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5CZ9QGP

Betting firms 'scaremongering' over tax rises, say MPs

Rachel Reeves has suggested that she could increase taxes on online bets in the budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S4fudXq

EV drivers could face new tax in Budget

The BBC understands there have been "conversations" within government about the possibility of a new levy on EVs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/39lXhrF

Planned steel investment grants will no longer go ahead

The government scraps plans for innovation fund saying it wants to prioritise support for primary steel makers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7orkRvb

Oldest victim of Post Office scandal, 92, receives final payout

"I can settle up my affairs. I can turn the heating up full blast, and that will be wonderful," 92-year-old Betty Brown told the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ip2Lv7H

Reeves' pre-Budget speech fails to rule out tax rises

The chancellor says she will make 'necessary choices' in an unusual pre-Budget speech. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NWLUcJS

Former shop worker has 'nightmares' over abuse at work

A former retail worker from Dundee backs a campaign asking shoppers to treat staff with respect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JcOxSYW

'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail

Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether. from BBC News https://ift.tt/omnRZGg

£420m bill cut for heavy industry as union attacks 'obscene' energy profits

UK Steel said while the increased support was welcomed, the government could have gone further. from BBC News https://ift.tt/drYZPt8

Disney pulls channels from YouTube TV over fee dispute

ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels will not be available to YouTube TV subscribers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/op2SJMz

Warm welcome spaces return to Surrey this winter

More than 80 Warm Welcome spaces are now open at various locations across Surrey. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G0IpPZN

What is life like in one of England's most deprived towns?

Hastings in East Sussex is one of the most deprived local authorities in England, data shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/82qd1Tx