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Obituary: Nigel Lawson
He was one of Britain's longest-serving chancellors who presided over the 1980s economic boom.
Nigel Lawson: Reforming chancellor dies aged 91
PM Rishi Sunak is one of those paying tribute, calling him an "inspiration to me and many others".
McDonald’s closes US offices ahead of corporate job cuts
The fast food chain is understood to be about to announce layoffs as part of a company restructuring.
CBI business group faces new sexual misconduct claims
The Confederation of British Industry is facing fresh allegations over individuals' behaviour.
Oil prices surge after surprise move to cut output
Economists warned that higher oil prices could make it harder to bring down the cost of living.
John Lewis wins court battle over Edgar the dragon’s Christmas advert
A children's author argued that the retailer copied one of her designs in its 2019 Christmas advert.
Cost of living payments: What are they and who gets them?
Millions of low-income households will receive a final cost of living payment soon.
Demand rises for passports as workers begin strike
The Home Office confirms a spike in passport applications as 1,000 workers begin a five-week strike.
Cineworld drops sale of UK and US businesses after failing to find buyer
The struggling cinema chain has not yet been able to sell parts of the firm but has secured funding.
The other Chinese apps taking the US and UK by storm
Four out of the top 10 most downloaded free mobile apps in the US and UK are Chinese-owned.