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Government borrowing higher than expected in November

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A 45% school bus fare hike is too much, says dad

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AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor

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Japan hikes interest rate to highest level since 1995 as inflation bites

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TikTok owner signs deal to avoid US ban

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Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?

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£100 contactless card limit to be lifted

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Millions head home for Christmas on busiest day of festive getaway

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How much more your Christmas dinner will cost this year

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TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance inks deal to sell US operations to American investors, including Oracle

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Olive Garden serving ‘Lighter Portions’ to cash-strapped diners — and scrambling to meet demand

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There’s positive signs for US economy — Trump just needs to work on the messaging

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NYC’s Hudson Square is home to century-old buildings — and a new, thriving restaurant scene

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Bill Ackman bets $2.1B on insurer in bid to turn Howard Hughes into mini-Berkshire

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Olivia Nuzzi shacked up in $3.5M Malibu compound — just 45 minutes from RFK Jr’s LA mansion

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Wealthy Silicon Valley suburb looks to crack down on billionaire tech titans’ compounds

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Trump address ignites hope for future as ‘gangbuster’ economy forecasted for 2026

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HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job

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New York hedge funder Soo Kim approached by Warner Bros shareholder about buying CNN: report

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Embattled Instacart to pay $60M to settle claims it deceived members with free delivery offers

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UK names Christian Turner as ambassador to US, replacing Peter Mandelson

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Faisal Islam: Will pre-Christmas interest rate cut be enough to boost UK economy next year?

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Elliott Management amasses $1B stake in Lululemon as battle for new CEO heats up

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Trump Media strikes $6B merger with fusion energy firm TAE

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Sam Altman’s OpenAI in talks to raise money at $750B: report

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Birkenstock shares plunge 9% as German sandal maker warns tariffs will slam profits

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Kevin McCallister spent $19.83 on groceries in ‘Home Alone’ — here’s what it costs now

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Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in $6bn deal

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Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?

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Price increases in the US ease unexpectedly in November

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US inflation cools to 2.7% in November report likely distorted by government shutdown

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Luxury handbags may be shoddier than you think

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How to conduct a job interview

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Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links

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Insurers told to make policies easier to understand

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The man behind Stanley and Crocs’ viral success has surprising advice for executives about social media

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