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Government borrowing jumps to £6.8bn in August

Borrowing rose by more than expected following subdued tax receipts and an increase in spending.

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NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank say online banking glitch ‘resolved’

Customers of NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank were unable to access their accounts online for hours.

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When this country faced a suspected Russian cyberattack – it took some big steps to stop another

The tiny Baltic country of Estonia was home to a massive cyberattack in 2007. Here’s what it did to prevent to beef up its cybersecurity strategy.

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Moss Bros shares dive on profit warning

The men’s tailoring company says the hot weather and World Cup hit sales over the summer.

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Uber reportedly in talks to buy food delivery firm Deliveroo

Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc is reportedly in early talks to buy food delivery company Deliveroo.

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Lloyd’s of London shrugs off 2017 loss with first-half profit

Lloyd’s of London said on Friday that it had returned to profit in the first half, following a 2017 loss brought on by a record year for catastrophes.

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Australian strawberries: Why would someone hide a needle in fruit?

Criminologists explore a food safety scare in Australia, and what could be motivating copycats.

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US imposes sanctions on China for buying Russian weapons

Beijing is being penalised for buying Russian combat jets and surface-to-air missiles.

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How the fridge became a million dollar idea

The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how the fridge became a million dollar idea.

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Uber Eats drivers block streets in pay protest

Uber Eats drivers are staging protests over changes to their payment structure, claiming rates for every delivery had been reduced without agreement.