Scrap proposed England holiday tax, hospitality bosses urge
Critics say the proposed tax could force families to shorten trips or spend their money overseas.
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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
View Full Story12-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
Instagram boss: Too much social media use is 'personal thing'
Instagram's Adam Mosseri faced questioning about the impact of his platform on minors.
View Full Story11-Feb-2026 - Source: BBC News
More Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches to close – check if yours is affected
More Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches are to close from May, the UK's biggest banking group has announced.
View Full Story11-Feb-2026 - Source: Sky News
Instagram head questioned in social media addiction trial
Instagram's longtime lead Adam Mosseri arrived on Wednesday at a courtroom in Los Angeles.
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'UK has been colonised by immigrants', says Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
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Would you pay £7.50 for a pint of Guinness?
A Market Rasen pub asks customers about the cost of Guinness ahead of a price increase in April.
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US jobs see surprise growth in January after weak 2025
Employers added a greater than expected 130,000 jobs in January, according to the latest figures.
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Post about weight-loss jabs on social media - and risk breaking the law
Social media users have been warned they risk breaking the law by promoting weight-loss jabs, after posts by members of the public endorsing the injections were banned by the advertising regulator for the first time.
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Chemicals group Synthomer eyes share sale to shore up finances
Synthomer, the London-listed chemicals group, is exploring plans to raise tens of millions of pounds from a sale of new shares as it tries to fortify its balance sheet.
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Mortgage platform Tembo puts stamp on £16m fundraising
A digital savings and mortgage platform which counts Starling Bank's biggest shareholder among its backers has secured more than £15m in funding to help more aspiring homeowners get onto the property ladder.
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Oatly loses long-running 'milk' battle with dairy lobby
The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term 'milk' to market its products.
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More than 180 survivors engaged in Harrods abuse redress scheme
The late Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual harassment during his time as owner.
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Children bombarded with weight loss drug ads online, says commissioner
The Children's Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned.
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One part of universal credit slashed by more than £200 - but almost four million homes to get boost
The government has announced new legislation to tackle "perverse incentives that discourage work", which will affect universal credit's health element and standard allowance.
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How Epstein made his money
Jeffrey Epstein had power and influence because he had money.
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How did Jeffrey Epstein make his money?
Jeffrey Epstein had power and influence because he had money.
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PM calls for apology after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'offensive' remarks
The prime minister has condemned Sir Jim Ratcliffe's "offensive and wrong" remarks about immigration.
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'Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top
Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff
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Disney advert banned for showing 'disturbing' severed body
Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and "visually distinct from a human".
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