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New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews
The government's Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition.
UK government borrowed less than expected last year
The government borrowed £139.2bn in 2022-23 - less than forecast at the time of the Budget.
Netflix to invest $2.5bn in new South Korea films and TV shows
The firm's co-CEO said the money will be spent on making TV shows and movies in the Asian country.
First Republic: Shares fall after more than $100bn of withdrawals
Shares in the US-based bank plunged by nearly 50% after it revealed the scale of the bank run during last month's panic.
Cost of living payment: Millions to get £301 to help pay bills
Payments have now started of £301 to each of eight million people on low incomes and receiving benefits.
Fruit producers turn to nets for better crops
Rigging nets over trees can protect them from unwanted bugs and extreme weather.
CBI hired ‘toxic’ staff and failed to sack offenders
The CBI business lobby group says it "made mistakes that led to terrible consequences".
Disney cuts more jobs as restructuring continues
The firm announces another round of layoffs as part of the plan to reduce its workforce by about 7,000.
Prezzo to close more a third of its restaurants as bills rise
The move, which puts 810 jobs at risk, comes after the chain was hit by soaring costs.
£55bn withdrawn from Credit Suisse before rescue
The announcement gives an insight to the scale of the bank run that triggered the rescue of the Swiss lender.