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Average annual water bills in England and Wales will rise by £123 in April but some will pay more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8b5kniU

Figures reveal a jump for billpayers in England and Wales despite questions over firms' performance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GbDQP3q

The supermarket giant blames the increasingly competitive nature of the UK grocery industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iEQKhgc

High street sales dropped 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, the retailer said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qFkfsvB

Restrictions on surplus cash in pension schemes could be eased to get more money into the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0g8yMTj

Hundreds of BBC readers disagreed with former Asda boss Lord Rose's view that working from home is "not proper work". from BBC News https://ift.tt/aEpxXos

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HPj3sQ5

Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oZ0qfO6

The president says he wants Opec and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vOIaQB9

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU. from BBC News https://ift.tt/To19r2n

The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w4floty

Australia's internet regulator said X was the only major tech platform which refused its request. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G7kFd29 via IFTTT

There have also been several thousand reports of problems from users of Smarty and ID Mobile. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pijm2Sg

Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uEApw7j

Trump has extolled the project as an important investment, but Elon Musk is throwing shade on it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y3txreA

The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GLal1mo

Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget from BBC News https://ift.tt/0WHxguT

Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Boa2qcd

Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LfCOJ2y

The Somerset cider-maker wins an appeal after claiming Aldi had copied its packaging and taste. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p80jigq

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LjkwYMR

A message appearing for US users says they "can't use TikTok for now". from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8hzYZb

Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app's future in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YniKC4X

Sales unexpectedly fell last month, due to a poor December for food sales in supermarkets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BopvgDe

A message appearing for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now". from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8hzYZb via IFTTT

Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app's future in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YniKC4X

The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/npOKuBT via IFTTT

It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yF5VgbN

The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/75nyZkj

The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/45gntYd via IFTTT

The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QKdro0s

The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gJm2rTi

The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UuH32ZA

The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nJs6boy

The disease is contagious in livestock like cattle, but poses no risk to humans or food safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ET3QvnO

Nearly 84 million passengers travelled through the west London airport's terminals last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/orlDXL5

The review aims to ensure motorists are not penalised if they are unable to pay promptly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N5hri9l

Experts say the UK has enough gas after Centrica said storage levels were "concerningly low". from BBC News https://ift.tt/SEzGd9K

Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1PUkOe2 via IFTTT

Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8q5vTi

Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Inw59A6

Peter Kyle responds after Mark Zuckerberg confirms changes to how content on Meta is monitored. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8q5vTi via IFTTT

The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p9GRbJe

The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Emzeglo

A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tCPDid5

Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone? from BBC News https://ift.tt/DNzuMK1

A regulator says the posters for Wahed Invest, seen on Transport for London services, are offensive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pN59o0z

The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules from BBC News https://ift.tt/OkcqT7C

Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VpeBqoX

While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dvyGELT

With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZFU2m5y

Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DAsrOtL

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aZXqM0I

Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w6C4AVz

Small businesses are offering incentives to entice customers as consumer confidence remains low. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wJZSx1p

The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nIsEGXV

The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yp3NJl1 via IFTTT

The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yp3NJl1

Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HLIoE6A

Typical gas and electricity prices are rising again on 1 January 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bgHzOSP

Chinese firm got a boost from subsidies encouraging consumers to replace old cars with greener ones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2WVZ5LE via IFTTT

The boss of the world's biggest building society told the BBC that more needs to be done to support women at work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/34oN0ty

US authorities allege he was responsible for the collapse of two coins, prompting a massive crypto sell-off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rngFC4Q

Victims of one of the biggest frauds in US history set to recover more than 90% of proven losses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kn6Loub