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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.
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.
Will hotter heat pumps win over homeowners?
Could a new generation of heat pumps overcome British fears that they can't heat a home.
Cambridge University trademarks spark rows with firms
Firms are spending thousands registering trademarks after University of Cambridge opposition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Disney’s earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires
Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January.
‘I was a gambling addict who stole £1.3m and went to prison’
Andy May, who has just got out of prison, wants to help other people with gambling addictions.