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Meta, the owner of Facebook, has reportedly been fined $25bn in a case involving alleged misrepresentations about user-data privacy. The penalty is described as the largest imposed against the company, exceeding an $18bn agreement with California.
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An explainer examines how a project is expected to operate and considers the possible effect it could have on energy supply and security.
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An explainer examines why energy prices remain high and considers whether the Jackdaw project could reduce household energy bills.
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The implications of the Jackdaw decision are being assessed, including the amount of gas it could provide, whether it could affect household energy bi...
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UK inflation increased from 3.1% to 3.5% in the year to September, with surging fuel prices contributing to the rise, according to the ONS.
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Elon Musk has said there is “a lot to be gained” from merging Tesla and SpaceX, a deal that would be the biggest merger in history if completed.
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Special committees have been formed at Tesla and SpaceX to examine a possible merger, with Elon Musk describing the proposal as a good idea.
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An audit regulator is making inquiries into Manchester City’s accounting, but has not started a formal investigation into the case.
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The BBC has announced plans to close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra as broadcast channels. Katie Razzall said the closures made business se...
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Paddy Power is cutting 1,400 jobs and has attributed the decision to higher taxes on online casino and sports betting introduced by the Government in...
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Thousands of Revolut users reported difficulties with the app on Tuesday, including problems making some payments and accessing funds. The disruption...
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Small businesses are cutting back on recruitment, contributing to a fall in job vacancies. The Office for National Statistics says labour costs are a...
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President Donald Trump has highlighted the performance of the US economy ahead of the midterm elections, while an assessment examines inflation, emplo...
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Anthropic says it plans to commit 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund as it prepares for a potential major stock market listing.
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The head of a major Ukrainian steel company says Ukraine has been caught up in EU measures intended to curb cheap Chinese imports.
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Asking prices are being reduced on about 3,000 properties every day, the highest rate recorded in 15 years, according to data shared with the BBC.
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Healey has argued that building a third runway at Heathrow Airport would drive growth, following the prime minister’s refusal to say whether he suppor...
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Finance and business leaders gathered in Bangkok this week for an IMF meeting, where uncertainty was a central issue in discussions among the world’s...
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Report finds Britons less engaged and less willing to make extra effort at work
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Budget forecasts point to falling living standards and weak growth
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Higher energy prices expected to affect UK economy, OBR says
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Treasury estimates Britain could have built a £1 trillion oil fund
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Kellogg’s Rice Krispies recipe changes remove rice grains
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Poundland suppliers face major losses if retailer collapses
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Jewellery sold as sterling silver on Amazon and Temu contained toxic chemicals
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New affordability checks could prevent some shoppers using Buy Now, Pay Later
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Higher energy prices expected to affect UK economy, OBR says
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Grid operator assures households electricity supplies will remain secure this winter
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Treasury estimates Britain could have built a £1 trillion oil fund
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Project’s potential impact on energy supply and security explained
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