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Aldi and Lidl hail Christmas boost from bargain hunters
The discount supermarkets say they were helped by shoppers looking to cut the cost of celebrations.
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Motorway electric car charge point target missed, says RAC
The RAC motoring organisation says the government has missed its target for installing charging points.
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Depop, Vinted and other apps to share info with tax body
New rules mean online retail platforms including Airbnb and eBay will share more information with HMRC.
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China’s BYD battles Tesla for electric car top spot
BYD electric-only deliveries outpaced Elon Musk's Tesla in the fourth quarter for the first time.
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Will hotter heat pumps win over homeowners?
Could a new generation of heat pumps overcome British fears that they can't heat a home.
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Cambridge University trademarks spark rows with firms
Firms are spending thousands registering trademarks after University of Cambridge opposition.
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When will the 15 free hours of childcare for two-year-olds begin?
All children of working parents in England will get 30 hours of funded childcare by September 2025.
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Microsoft boss changes tune after criticism of UK
Brad Smith had said the UK was bad for business after a takeover of Activision was initially blocked.
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Period pants could get cheaper after VAT is removed
Shoppers will no longer pay VAT on period pants following a campaign by charities and retailers.
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Red Sea: UK defence secretary says British forces will repel Houthi attacks
The defence secretary says British forces are "willing to take direct action" to protect the key shipping lane.
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