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Planned steel investment grants will no longer go ahead

The government scraps plans for innovation fund saying it wants to prioritise support for primary steel makers.

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New credit union to help people avoid loan sharks

A businessman and city council offer struggling people an alternative to high-interest loans.

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EV drivers could face new tax in Budget

The BBC understands there have been "conversations" within government about the possibility of a new levy on EVs.

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Free school meals for 1,300 more children in Devon

An extra 1,300 children will benefit as more families are automatically enrolled for free meals.

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Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high-stakes hearing

If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.

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Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high-stakes hearing

If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.

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Busiest US airports to cut thousands of flights due to government shutdown

Flight capacity will be cut at major airports as air traffic controllers report issues with fatigue amid staff shortages.

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Will quantum be bigger than AI?

The highly-complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

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Will quantum be bigger than AI?

The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

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Bank says inflation has ‘peaked’ as it holds interest rates

Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month.

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