Entries by BBC News

White House says layoffs ‘imminent’ with no end to shutdown in sight

As a bitter standoff between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign that either side is willing to budge.

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Tesco warns ‘enough is enough’ on business taxes

Ken Murphy says he does not want more costs to be added onto business, and calls for a "pro-growth" Budget.

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Shein picks France to open its first permanent outlets

The Asian fast-fashion giant will open concessions in six department stores in the country.

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Thames Water lenders submit rescue plan to stave off collapse

London & Valley Water, a consortium of investors, plans to write off some of the company's huge debts.

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Foodbank volunteer proud to be praised by PM

George Sutherland is one of a number of volunteers singled out in a speech by Sir Keir Starmer.

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Funding shortage forces food bank to make changes

Didcot Emergency Foodbank was launched in 2009 but is running out of reserves.

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Zoo charity launches voluntary redundancy scheme

The Zoological Society of London says it needs to reduce its annual costs by £2m.

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Musk becomes world’s first half-trillionaire

The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.

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Musk becomes world’s first half-trillionaire

The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.

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Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.

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