Entries by BBC News

Baroness Mone accuses chancellor of ‘inflammatory’ language

Her comments come after a firm linked to the peer was ordered to pay £122m over a Covid-19 contract.

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Childcare costs a ‘real barrier’ for families

A survey says 95% of parents and carers feel the affordability of childcare is poor or very poor.

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Thames Water lenders submit rescue plan to stave off collapse

London & Valley Water, a consortium of investors, plans to write off some of the company's huge debts.

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Tesco warns ‘enough is enough’ on business taxes

Ken Murphy says he does not want more costs to be added onto business, and calls for a "pro-growth" Budget.

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‘My pay is being held hostage’: Federal workers on US government shutdown

Government staff describe their uncertainty during a budget impasse - though not all of them oppose the shutdown.

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Denmark loses £1.4bn tax fraud claim in UK court case

The Danish government says it "strongly disagrees with the premises of the judgment and is now seeking to appeal it".

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Denmark loses £1.4bn tax fraud claim in UK court case

The Danish government says it "strongly disagrees with the premises of the judgment and is now seeking to appeal it".

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Shein picks France to open its first permanent outlets

The Asian fast-fashion giant will open concessions in six department stores in the country.

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White House says layoffs ‘imminent’ with no end to shutdown in sight

As a bitter standoff between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign that either side is willing to budge.

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Tesco warns ‘enough is enough’ on business taxes

Ken Murphy says he does not want more costs to be added onto business, and calls for a "pro-growth" Budget.

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