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Reeves urged to make Budget ‘bold’ or risk future tax rises

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the chancellor needs to find £22bn to make up a shortfall.

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Nestle to axe 16,000 jobs as new boss pushes to cut costs

The cereal-maker's new boss says he wants to instil a "performance mindset" and prioritise earnings.

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Nestle to axe 16,000 jobs as new boss pushes to cut costs

The cereal-maker's new boss says he wants to instil a "performance mindset" and prioritise earnings.

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UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget

The 0.1% growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.

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Trump says Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil

The US president says the move is "a big stop", but there has been no confirmation so far from Delhi.

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Thousands in UK sue Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks

The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, seen by the BBC.

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Netherlands’ renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid

Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.

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Netherlands’ renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid

Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.

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Reeves urged to make Budget ‘bold’ or risk future tax rises

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the chancellor needs to find £22bn to make up a shortfall.

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Baroness Mone-linked PPE firm misses deadline to pay £122m

PPE Medpro was ordered to repay damages by 16:00 BST on Wednesday after breaching a Covid-19 contract.

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