Entries by BBC News

‘Flawed’ HMRC system stops hundreds of child benefit payments

Hundreds of families in Northern Ireland had their child benefit payments stopped because they flew through Dublin Airport.

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North Sea oil and gas firm Petrofac files for administration

The energy services provider, which had been undergoing a financial restructuring, employs about 2,000 people in Scotland.

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Offshore energy firm Petrofac files for administration

The energy services provider, which had been undergoing a financial restructuring, employs about 2,000 people in Scotland.

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Chancellor heads for Gulf in bid to boost trade and investment

Rachel Reeves hopes her visit will pave the way for a broader trade agreement with Gulf countries.

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Inventor up for award for tackling microplastics

The engineer says his invention was created at his mother-in-law's dining table.

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Inventor up for award for tackling microplastics

The engineer says his invention was created at his mother-in-law's dining table.

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Home Office squandered billions on asylum hotels, MPs say

"Flawed contracts" and "incompetent delivery" left the department unable to cope with demand for asylum accommodation, a report by MPs suggests.

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Home Office squandered billions on asylum hotels, MPs say

"Flawed contracts" and "incompetent delivery" left the department unable to cope with demand for asylum accommodation, a report by MPs suggests.

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Outline of US-China TikTok and rare earths deal agreed ahead of talks

US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.

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US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.

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