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High Court approves Carlsberg's J20 maker takeover

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Carlsberg's £3.3bn deal to buy Britvic has been approved by a High Court judge.

15

Egg prices surge as US inflation picks up

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Overall prices in the US rose 2.9% compared with a year earlier, official figures show.

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Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes

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Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.

Why a small drop in inflation matters to you

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The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.

08

'Bereavement leave should apply to miscarriages'

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Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.

05

Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister

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It comes after growing pressure over anti-corruption investigations in Bangladesh.

02

US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure

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The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.

Tuesday, Jan 14

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Meta cuts 5% of jobs to lose 'lowest performers'

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The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year.

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Boeing output hit by strikes and safety problems

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The troubled manufacturer says deliveries fell by a third last year.

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Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs

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The chancellor says she is "under no illusion" about the challenge facing UK public finances.

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UK bans German cattle, pigs and sheep imports after foot-and-mouth case

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The disease is contagious in livestock like cattle, but poses no risk to humans or food safety.

Reeves defends herself after market turbulence

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The chancellor says it is "not reasonable to suggest" she was at fault for the recent market nervousness.

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Google faces UK investigation over search dominance

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The tech giant accounts for 90% of web searches in the UK - the regulator will probe whether that harms consumers and rivals.

08

TikTok users flock to Chinese app RedNote as US ban looms

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A swarm of "TikTok refugees" has made RedNote the most downloaded app on Apple's US App Store.

Miners 'thrown to the wolves' over pensions

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Miners feel they have been "thrown on the scrapheap" as money from their pension scheme stays frozen.

06

Buy something or leave, Starbucks says

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The policy being rolled out in the firm's North American cafes comes as it tries to boost flagging sales.

05

TikTok says report of possible sale to Elon Musk 'pure fiction'

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The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline.

03

The new-build owners who say roof leaks are causing them misery

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Housebuilder Bellway says it has worked hard to resolve issues reported by residents.

02

GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload

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Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?

01

Over 2,000 new Post Office scandal compensation claims - minister

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Former sub-postmasters still waiting for payments have told the government to "get it done".

Monday, Jan 13

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Spain plans 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents

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The measure is meant to help tackle the country's housing crisis, the prime minister said.

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US tightens control on AI chips export drawing pushback

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The new rules are intended to make sure the "the world's AI runs on American rails", and stays out of the hands of "malicious actors", say officials.

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Chancellor will remain for all of Parliament, Downing Street says

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Market jitters have raised questions over Rachel Reeves' performance managing the economy.

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UK will be 'world leader in AI' says PM as he prepares to unveil growth-boosting plan

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Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.

Heathrow sees record-breaking passenger numbers

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Nearly 84 million passengers travelled through the west London airport's terminals last year.

05

Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme

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The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.

03

'Five-minute fine' prompts private car parks review

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The review aims to ensure motorists are not penalised if they are unable to pay promptly.

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Norway on track to be first country to hit 100% electric vehicle sales

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Nine in 10 new cars in the country are now battery-powered, and it aims to hit 100% later this year.

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The truth behind your $12 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success

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Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.

Sunday, Jan 12

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Landlords ripping off fire victims, says Selling Sunset star

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Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices.