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Thames Water lenders submit rescue plan to stave off collapse
London & Valley Water, a consortium of investors, plans to write off some of the company's huge debts.
Tesco warns 'enough is enough' on business taxes
Ken Murphy says he does not want more costs to be added onto business, and calls for a "pro-growth" Budget.
'I won £65,000 at an employment tribunal – but I've yet to see a penny'
A BBC investigation reveals thousands of workers are still missing out on tribunal payouts.
Hackers delete children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash
The hackers tell the BBC they are sorry for their actions - but experts say it's a practical rather than moral move.
Shein picks France to open its first permanent outlets
The Asian fast-fashion giant will open concessions in six department stores in the country.
Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean
As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.
Musk becomes world's first half-trillionaire
The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.
White House says layoffs 'imminent' with no end to shutdown in sight
As a bitter standoff between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign that either side is willing to bu...
Baroness Mone-linked company ordered to pay £122m over PPE contract
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government would "do everything" in its power "to get that money back".
Toy maker Jellycat plans to pay owners £110m after profits double
Jellycat's viral cuddly toys are sold all over the world and made the company £139m last year.
Greggs set to raise prices again in response to cost pressures, says CEO
It will be increasing the price of its breakfast meal deals, with a smaller increase in the cost of its biscuits.
'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned
Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.
Energy bills rise by 2% for millions with calls for more support
Companies call for an "enduring" support scheme as energy prices rise by 2% for millions of households.
Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments
Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.
Why burnout is a growing problem in cyber-security
Facing increasing stress, cybersecurity professionals are dropping out of the workforce.
AO boss tells BBC: We're a British success story – the UK should be turbochargin...
John Roberts, the founder of AO and so-called kitchen king, says tax rises are putting "grit" into businesses.
Pinterest boss says he thinks about Molly Russell every day
Addressing the case publicly for the first time, Bill Ready says the tragedy "guides" the firm's work.
Graduates urged to look local for best chance at jobs
Data suggests competition for graduate jobs is at a record high as firms reduce places on schemes.
Trump pulls pick to lead US jobs data agency
A White House official has told the BBC that the president plans to announce a new nominee soon.
Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step down as chief executive
The billionaire will remain involved in the company as executive chairman.
Pfizer to offer cheaper drugs via Trump's website
Pfizer says prices for some drugs will be cut by up to 85% on the direct-to-consumer TrumpRx site.
'Impact on JLR supply chain might last months'
One in six businesses surveyed were already making redundancies, a chamber of commerce says.
Third of workforce to go at Lindsey Oil Refinery
The Unite union has criticised ministers and says the site could be "kept intact and operational".
Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure
UK police seized crypto worth over £5bn from Zhimin Qian, who was known as 'the goddess of wealth'.
Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare
The health secretary says "it's not happening", as ministers face questions about the prospect of tax rises.
Why the US government has shut down and what happens now
Funding has been cut off after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree a way forward on a spending bill.
Imgur blocks access to UK users after regulator warned of fine
The image-hosting platform - which is widely used to make memes - was facing a fine over its use of children's data.
The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee
Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will...
'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fee...
Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovatio...
Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries
"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.