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UK banking rules in biggest shake-up in more than 30 years

Rules introduced after the financial crisis in 2008 that were aimed at limiting risks will be eased.

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Royal Mail workers begin wave of Christmas strikes

Millions of pieces of mail have been piling up as more than 115,000 postal staff walk out.

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Penguin Random House boss resigns after Simon & Schuster deal fails

The merger of the publishing giant with rival Simon & Schuster was scuppered by competition concerns.

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Can I get a Cold Weather Payment and how much are they?

Cold Weather Payments are available to some if temperatures stay low.

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US seeks to block Microsoft from £56bn gaming deal

Microsoft said it would fight to buy Activision Blizzard, the studio behind games such as Call of Duty.

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Should countries try to do everything themselves?

In recent years, some world leaders have been making arguments for countries becoming more self-reliant.

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Silicon Valley Bank boss shares his career advice

Greg Becker, CEO of Silicon Valley Bank, shares his business advice for the CEO Secrets series.

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The airline policy that cost pregnant flight crew their jobs

Singapore Airlines recently dropped its five-decade-old policy, after demands from human rights groups.

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Christmas dinner: How much will it cost this year?

Research for the BBC shows the cost of Christmas dinner staples has risen to more than £30.

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Rail strike is cancelled – at the cost of paid sick leave

The pandemic and a vicious flu season has re-energised the fight for paid sick leave.