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'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes

Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered.

Valencians struggling to recover from devastating floods

The Spanish region was badly hit by flooding in October, and the clean up is far from over.

Christmas getaway: Tips to avoid disruption

Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.

Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly

Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.

Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry

People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures

VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030.

How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?

Government plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.

Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says

It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.

Government borrowing at three-year low for November

Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.

Worst major train stations for cancellations named

The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria.

Romance scammer duped £17k from me with deepfakes

Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with.

Post Office spent £132m defending itself at inquiry

The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters.

Interest rates held as Bank says economy doing worse

The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected.

N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report

Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.

Amazon hit by 'strike' during holiday season scramble

One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant.

Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin

Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."

How much will my water bill rise by?

Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by.

Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year

The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.

When will interest rates fall?

Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.

Harland & Wolff saved by deal with Spanish firm

Spain's state-owned shipbuilder confirms it is buying Harland & Wolff, best known for the Titanic.

Treasury minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe

Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn.

Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?

The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.

World's first Bitcoin nation scales back crypto dream

El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF.

Stocks slide as US central bank signals slower pace of rate cuts

The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns.

Hampshire water outage likely to last until weekend

Some 58,000 properties have been affected by an outage after a fault at a water supply works.

Hundreds of driving examiners to be recruited to cut wait times

The government says there is a "huge" backlog for tests, with instructors branding the system a "nightmare".

AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests

AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.

The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar

The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.

In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers

Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.

Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift

The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.

What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?

Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.

Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump

Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.

Is AI any good at choosing gifts?

With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?

Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work

Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.

Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?

Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.

Why is vintage audio equipment booming?

Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.

Why are doctors wary of wearables?

Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.

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