Davey says war bonds would help to speed up UK defence spending
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would give the public an opportunity to "support patriotically our defence".
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Let public buy war bonds to raise £20bn for defence, say Lib Dems
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would "give ordinary people the opportunity to contribute to Britain's security".
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Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits
With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?
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Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.
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CVC-backed Global Sport Group adds to stable with $300m Equine Network deal
The sports vehicle backed by CVC Capital Partners, the former owner of Formula One motor racing, is close to striking a $300m deal to buy a majority stake in Equine Network, a US-based equestrian sports league.
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Are things going to get better for your finances?
As Sir Keir Starmer makes the cost of living a government priority, we unpack the impact on family finances.
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1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.
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Never before has Davos been so comprehensively hijacked by one man
Switzerland has been neutral ground in the heart of Europe for more than 500 years. This week, Davos provided a safe space for a full-frontal assault on the continent's economic and political model that will be felt long after the canapes are cleared.
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Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?
Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
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What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?
While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.
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Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to help UK police over driving offences
The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.
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Is the US-TikTok deal a new reality for China's tech champions?
It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.
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Trump says Greenland framework includes mineral rights. What minerals does the island have?
Donald Trump says a possible deal over Greenland could involve mineral rights.
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Free air fryers to help people cook more healthily
Meir Matters previously taught people how to use slow cookers - which they could then take home.
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Surprise bounceback in December sales as people bought silver and gold at record prices
Retail sales in the UK bounced back in December with a better-than-expected performance over the Christmas season, according to new figures.
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Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid container limit
Heathrow says it has become the biggest airport to drop the limit after rolling out new high-tech scanners.
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Demand for online jewellery boosts December retail sales
Sales rose by more than expected, but it remained a difficult festive period for many retailers.
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US-TikTok deal: A new reality for China's tech champions?
It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.
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Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions?
TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.
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Award-winning restaurant to close amid rising costs
The Ollerod will close its kitchen from March, blaming rising costs for food, staff and utilities.
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