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The ride-sharing firm’s losses grew in the last quarter, with a slight rise in revenues and bookings.

Hundreds of BBC presenters could be asked to repay tax, a new spending watchdog report finds.

The UK’s toymakers unveil what they hope will be this year’s most sought-after Christmas presents.

Superfast 5G mobile promises lots of benefits, but will it be worth the money?

Worldwide sales of blood plasma are increasingly strongly, but is it ethically right that people should be paid to donate it?

The UK toy sector banks on the surge in Christmas sales of “surprise” collectable toys after a troubled year.

Environmental Audit Committee says cheap hand car washes should be licensed to prevent “modern slavery”.

A UK government letter emphasises “unrivalled corporate tax support” to attract production to Bridgend.

Sterling has recovered ground after the cabinet backed the prime minister’s draft Brexit deal.

The technology company’s retail chief reveals the initiative as she is given the Stop Slavery Award.

The former banker convicted of fraud has been flown out of the UK despite a campaign to stop deportation.

BBC Watchdog Live finds retailers selling rabbit, fox and raccoon dog fur to unsuspecting shoppers.

It comes after 70 MPs called on the government to cut the largest wager on FOBTs from April.

The retailer, now owned by Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct, says it was unable to agree cuts in rents.

Court upholds ruling that drivers are employees, not self-employed, in major blow to taxi company.

SSE and Npower have already delayed the tie-up which would create the UK’s second-biggest energy company.

The plant will operate until the 2070s as a storehouse for spent fuel as the site is cleaned up.

Falls in the cost of food and clothing are offset by rising utility bills and petrol prices.

Europe’s largest economy contracted from July to September, its first decline in three years.

IMF boss Christine Lagarde said state-backed digital currencies could make transactions safer and cheaper.

Rising protectionism could threaten exports and the growth outlook for the world’s third largest economy.

Bridal store Berketex Bride’s collapse has left hundreds of women without an outfit for their big day.

The winner of a big education prize grew up thinking poor families like his could not go to university.

What is driving the rapid growth in self-storage across the UK?

The Advertising Association says firms will spend £6.4bn on seasonal advertising this Christmas.

Italy’s cabinet sticks to its big-spending budget plan despite a threat of fines from Brussels.

The regional airline’s board says it is in discussions about a potential sale of the company.

The Pink Legacy diamond sold for 50.3 million Swiss Francs ($50m), a world record price per carat.

Wombaroo develops species-specific formulas to feed injured and orphaned wildlife.

The company, under pressure to curb its popularity with teenagers, is temporarily stopping retail sales.