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Post Office scandal: Calls for police to investigate after BBC report
Former sub-postmaster and politicians say evidence uncovered by the BBC should prompt criminal inquiry.


Charge of £90 to clear problem debt axed for poorest
Charities had warned some people struggling with debt could not afford to apply to clear it.


Questions raised over Temu cash 'giveaway' offer
Participants can get £50 - but must permanently consent to the retailer using their personal data.


How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?
UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel.


FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years
The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors.


India's army of gold refiners face new competition
India has thousands of small gold refineries which are facing more competition from big players.


Post-Brexit tax to hit UK car exports to Canada
A post-Brexit deal has expired with no new agreement, which leaving UK exports to Canada subject to new tariffs.


Chinese smartphone giant takes on Tesla
Xiaomi says it received more than 50,000 orders within the first 27 minutes of the SU7 going on sale.


China axes Covid-era tariffs on Australian wine
It comes as relations have improved since a new Canberra government was elected in 2022.


Easter travel warning as millions set to hit roads
The RAC warns of "carmageddon" as heavy traffic is expected during the Easter getaway.


Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40%
The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases.


Cars, coal and gas... key cargo at Baltimore port
It handles more cars than any other US port. So what happens now it's closed for business?


Holidaymakers caught out by 10-year-passport rule
UK passports can have up to 10 years and nine months on them but EU countries won't accept them.


Budget fashion brands pledge clearer green claims
Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda will make changes after intervention from the competition authority.


Bankers jailed for interest rate rigging lose appeal
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, convicted for manipulating a key interest rate, have had their appeals dismissed.


Supply chain concern after Baltimore ship crash
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday, spanned the ninth-busiest port in the US.


Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults
Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.


Top streamer Ninja diagnosed with cancer at 32
Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins is the most-followed streamer in the world, with 19m followers on Twitch.


European flying car technology sold to China
The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.


Barclays bank payments restored after outage
The bank has apologised as some customers experienced issues with payments into and out of accounts.


British Gas chief's pay package jumps to £8.2m
Centrica chief executive Chris O'Shea gets £4m more in 2023, up from £4.5m the year before.


Donald Trump media firm soars in stock market debut
The long awaited moment hands the former president a stake worth more than $4bn.


Papa Johns pizza to shut nearly a tenth of UK sites
The chain has confirmed it will shut 43 of its 450 restaurants by the middle of May.


Welsh shoppers shell out the most for Easter eggs
Shoppers on average spent £13.52 on four chocolate treats this year amid soaring cocoa prices.


Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'
National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand.


Disposable bans will not work, says vape boss
British American Tobacco boss says bans overseas are not "effective" and the illegal market is large.


Almost four million smart meters not working properly
Customers report being hit by hefty bills caused by smart meters not working properly.


Secret papers show Post Office knew case was false
A draft report seen by the BBC confirms the Post Office knew of IT vulnerabilities before Bates v Post Office case.


Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'
The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves.


Could AI take the grind out of accountancy?
AI could mean fewer accountancy jobs but is also taking over some of the more mundane tasks.


‘I want to help people fly – and keep them safe’
Many experienced aircraft engineers are retiring and the aerospace sector is struggling to replace them.


India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal
The country has applied for two new licences to explore the deep seabed in parts of the Indian Ocean.


How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping
Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force.


What is a heat pump and how much do they cost?
The financial support to help households replace their gas boilers with heat pumps is increasing.


Workaholics Anonymous: 'I couldn't step away from the computer'
We speak to people addicted to work after writer James Graham reveals he has the condition.


What we know about Meghan's regal lifestyle brand
American Riviera Orchard has already amassed hundreds of thousands of online followers.


Water crisis shakes India’s Silicon Valley
With long queues at public taps and fewer showers, Bengaluru's residents reel under a water shortage.


'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'
AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.


Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home
Businesses in the West are increasing reshoring their production due to three main factors.


When wind turbine blades get old what's next?
As more wind farms are decommissioned ways need to be found to dispose of their tough turbine blades.


'HMRC gave me £49,000 tax relief, but wants it back'
Some UK start-ups who received tax breaks for innovation are being pursued to repay the money.


What a $1 deal says about America's office market
The US is facing an office property "apocalypse", which is creating worries around the world.


Faisal Islam: The Budget was more radical than it looked
It lacked pre-election fireworks, but there was a radical thread that could have long-term consequences.


Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju's is now fighting to survive
The ed-tech giant is teetering on the precipice after some investors voted to out its CEO last month.


'I earn £70,000 and can now get child benefit payments'
The BBC spoke to people with a range of earnings and household set-ups about how the Budget affects them.


Your data is all over the web - is there a better way?
Would it be better to keep your personal data in one place, rather than entering it into hundreds of websites?


What does the Budget mean for you?
Tax and spending cuts will have a significant impact on your finances, so here's what it means for you.