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Councils to be told to cut diversity plans in Budget

The plans - which could include a national insurance cut - come as councils face severe financial pressure.

Bitcoin price surges past $69,000 to new all-time high

The cryptocurrency has leapt in value after US finance giants poured billions into buying bitcoins.

Bitcoin price briefly tops $69,000 for new high

The cryptocurrency has leapt in value after US finance giants poured billions into buying bitcoins.

Musk attacks ‘dumb eco-terrorists’ over Tesla fire

Production at car-maker's factory in Berlin has been halted after suspected arson attack.

Tesco latest supermarket to increase staff pay

More than 200,000 workers at the UK's largest supermarket chain will get a rise as retailers battle for staff.

Tesco latest supermarket to increase staff pay

More than 200,000 workers at the UK's largest supermarket chain will get a rise as retailers battle for staff.

Musk attacks ‘dumb eco-terrorists’ over Tesla fire

Production at car-maker's factory in Berlin has been halted after suspected arson attack.

Post Office victim settles but feels ‘guilt’

Jo Hamilton managed to pay off her mortgage and debts but other victims are still waiting.

‘I earn £70,000 and can now get child benefit payments’

The BBC spoke to people with a range of earnings and household set-ups about how the Budget affects them.

Councils to be told to cut diversity plans in Budget

The plans - which could include a national insurance cut - come as councils face severe financial pressure.