Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour in minimum wage rise
The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.
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Stamp duty: What is it and how much is it?
The future of the levy has been the subject of much speculation, with one think tank calling it "one of the most economically damaging taxes"
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Mayor celebrates 100 million free school meals
A scheme to provide free lunches to all state primary school pupils in London reaches a milestone.
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Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key
The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure communication - said it was an "honest human mistake."
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How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday
Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal.
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Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands - so how did they get her details?
Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers targeted her - and we found her information had been leaked online.
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Trump follows through on 'drill, baby, drill' pledge - and it could have huge consequences
"Drill, baby, drill" was Donald Trump's campaign pledge - and he's following through with a proposal to expand fossil fuel production, which environmentalists say would have devastating consequences.
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Reeves issues 'pick 'n' mix' warning ahead of looming budget
A defiant Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite behind this week's budget - but appeared to admit they might not like all of her policies.
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Family giving Christmas dinners to the community
The family behind a community hub in Leigh Park, Havant, will send 150 parcels of food and gifts.
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All we need is a fair chance, say business owners
Businesses call for stability ahead of the budget while families await child benefit cap decision.
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Reeves issues rallying cry ahead of budget - but has a warning too
A defiant Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite behind this week's budget - but appeared to admit they might not like all of her policies.
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Reeves issues defiant rallying cry to Labour MPs ahead of budget - but has a warning too
A defiant Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite behind this week's budget - but appeared to admit they might not like all of her policies.
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This is not a pick 'n' mix, Reeves warns Labour MPs ahead of budget
A defiant Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite behind this week's budget - but appeared to admit they might not like all of her policies.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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Gyms, pubs and parkour - businesses share hopes
Small business owners share their hopes ahead of the upcoming Budget.
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Money a constant worry, say U25s ahead of Budget
The BBC asks young people in Birmingham how often they think about money.
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Bridgepoint clicks on £200m deal to buy crypto services firm
Bridgepoint, the London-listed private equity investor, has struck a £200m deal to buy a digital asset services business amid growing demand for cryptocurrency investments.
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It will be toughest winter yet, says food charity
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it provides food for roughly 28,500 people every week.
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Badenoch dismisses Reeves' 'mansplain' claim - and warns against tax rises
Kemi Badenoch has dismissed Rachel Reeves' claim people "mansplain" how to be chancellor to her.
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US presses Europe on taxes on big tech companies
Europe should "reconsider" taxes on big tech firms if it wants lower US tariffs on steel exports, the US Commerce Secretary says.
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