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Faisal Islam: Reeves doesn't mind if you don't like her Budget

The Budget is about the long game on the economy and Reeves believes the current pain is a price worth paying.




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Kemi Badenoch: Who is new Tory leader and what does she stand for?

Kemi Badenoch is a political trailblazer with a combative style and a mission to renew her party.




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How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing

David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.




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Will Trump's victory spark a global trade war?

Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.




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Chris Mason: Trump win provokes trade-offs and dilemmas for UK

The president-elect's positions on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade have implications for the UK.




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Return of unpredictable president puts UK defence spending top of agenda

Politicians say we're living in dangerous times, and Trump is a lot less willing than Biden to pay for Europe's defence.




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Keir Starmer picks Powell as security adviser

Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.




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Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.




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UK's Ukraine support 'resolute' after Trump win

Darren Jones says there "shouldn't be an element of conceding to illegal invasions from Russia".




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Fujitsu boss 'does not know' if Horizon is reliable

Paul Patterson raises concerns about the system at the heart of sub-postmasters' wrongful convictions.




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Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.




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Macron and Starmer vow 'unwavering' Ukraine support

The leaders' discussions also focused on the Middle East and the problems caused by migration in Europe.




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Man arrested over knife incident outside Parliament

A man wearing a red hooded top was seen handcuffed and surrounded by police outside Parliament.




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Starmer: New UK target for 81% emissions cut by 2035

The PM insists the government will not "tell people how to live their lives" in achieving the aim.




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MPs back end of House of Lords hereditary peers

The proposals will now undergo further scrutiny in the Lords, where they are expected to face tough opposition.





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Will sustainable aviation fuels take off?

Sustainable aviation fuels work, but can they be made in sufficient quantity to replace fossil fuels?




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Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.




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Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India

About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.




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Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work

To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.




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Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom

Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.




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Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases

Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities.




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Will AI make work burnout worse?

As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout.




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The green software that could make big carbon savings

Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity.




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Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks

Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.




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Could this little robot help rehabilitate stroke patients?

Robotic "coaches" programmed to guide stroke patients through rehabilitation exercises could soon be tested in Scotland.




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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?

The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.




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Tech Life: Will AI replace call centre workers?

We speak to the man who says AI will create call centre jobs – rather than replace them.




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Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.




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Musk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe?

BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par.




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Meet the AI robot whose artwork sold for over $1m

A portrait of mathematician Alan Turing is thought to be the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction.




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US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.




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How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?




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US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles




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TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project

Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage.




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Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images

Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event.




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Facebook and Instagram launch celebrity scam ad crackdown

Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.




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TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.




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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass

It is available straight away to subscribers of Microsoft’s Game Pass service, a first for a game this big.