Entries by BBC News

Jeremy Hunt cuts National Insurance and extends child benefit in Budget

He freezes alcohol and fuel duty, and increases taxes on vaping - but Keir Starmer calls it a "last desperate act".

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Hunt expected to cut National Insurance by another 2p in Budget

It would mean the main rate for employees falling from 10% to 8% - which could save the average worker around £450 a year.

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iPhone China sales slide as Huawei soars – report

Apple phone sales fell 24% in the first six weeks of the year, according to researcher Counterpoint.

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iPhone China sales slide as Huawei soars – report

Apple phone sales fell 24% in the first six weeks of the year, according to researcher Counterpoint.

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Number of indie record shops hits 10-year high

A demand for vinyl is credited with there being 122 more owner-run music shops than there were in 2014.

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Ban on FKA twigs Calvin Klein ad partially lifted

The ruling in January caused controversy, with the singer calling the ban "double standards".

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Ban on FKA twigs Calvin Klein ad partially lifted

The ruling in January caused controversy, with the singer calling the ban "double standards".

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Can the Panama Canal save itself?

The authority that runs the canal is looking at ways to conserve the water it needs to stay open.

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Can the Panama Canal save itself?

The authority that runs the canal is looking at ways to conserve the water it needs to stay open.

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Can the Panama Canal save itself?

The authority that runs the canal is looking at ways to conserve the water it needs to stay open.

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