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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 ...

UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, repor...

Experts criticise “overly complex” rules and call for an overhaul of Britain's n...

Firms and workers reveal impact of Covid response

Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staf...

UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power - report

Experts criticise “overly complex” rules and call for an overhaul of Britain's n...

UK 'world's most expensive place' to develop nuclear power

Experts criticised “overly complex” rules and called for an overhaul of Britain'...

Charity offers surplus blankets to warm residents

Diamond Hampers is giving away blankets, duvets, and pillows to people who find ...

Japan's high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers in...

The country once led the world in semiconductors and electronics, but over the y...

What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?

It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BB...

Furlough and business loans on the agenda for Covid Inq...

The inquiry will look at how support schemes were designed and what was done to ...

Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses

Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world he...

G20 summit boycotted by US closes in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is a "renewed commitment to m...

Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy

A former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has "caused par...

Rail fares to be frozen in England next year

Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see...

EV grant scheme boost worth £1.3bn expected in Budget

But it is also possible electric vehicle owners could face a new tax elsewhere i...

Fraud victims 'are being failed' by justice system

Only a fraction of fraud reports result in a prosecution, new analysis suggests.

Community freecycle event expands to third site

The "face-to-face" freecycle event is branching out to other locations in the co...