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Ford to scale back electric vehicle plans, taking $19.5bn hit
The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.
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Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.
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Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls
The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services.
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‘Throw the parcel at the door’ – Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a better wage
BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm - a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.
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Spain’s commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
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UK Economy Shrinks by 0.1%
The weaker than expected figure mean an interest rate cut is more likely
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UK Economy Unexpectedly Shrinks
The economy shrank by 0.1% in October as output fell as growth stalled
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‘It’s amazing’ – the wonder material very few can make
Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
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Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain
Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.
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What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
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