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It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget.

Treasury committee will examine agency’s forecasting record and discover where it ‘needs to do better’MPs have launched an inquiry into the role and performance of the Office for Budget Responsibility.The...

Wolves got their transfer business "wrong" in the summer, says technical director Matt Jackson - while under-fire executive chairman Jeff Shi empathises with protesting fans.

Plans are response to surge in demand for AI capability and come after government signalled it would curb subsidiesDrax has revealed plans to convert part of its power plant in...

Weaker-than-forecast quarterly data for Larry Ellison’s tech company shows slowdown in revenue growth and big rise in spendingBusiness live – latest updatesOracle’s shares tumbled 15% on Thursday in response to...

Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.

Agreement comes amid anxiety in Hollywood over impact of AI on the industry, expression and rights of creatorsWalt Disney has announced a $1bn equity investment in OpenAI, enabling the AI...

It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.

Lenders concerned they could be at significant risk of potential lawsuits from Moscow

The private equity backer of Burger King UK has injected millions of pounds of new funding as part of a deal which paves the way for their partnership to be...

Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.

The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.

Tax changes announced in the budget could have "devastating, unintended consequences" on live music venues, including widespread closures and job losses, trade bodies have warned.

Former deputy prime minister, who left Meta this year, to be joined by Facebook-owner’s chief AI scientistNick Clegg is to add venture capitalist to his list of post-politics jobs, with...

The US central bank has signalled a pause in interest rates cuts demanded by the president as it grapples pressures from both elevated inflation and a weak jobs market.

The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".

The short answer is yes, but if you don’t want big brands or to use Amazon then more time and a lot more prompts are needed‘Is retail ready for the...

Value of heavily indebted company has plummeted more than 90% since it bought chain of 1,400 bookmakersBusiness live – latest updatesEvoke, the London-listed gambling company that owns William Hill and...

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has acknowledged there were "too many leaks" in the run-up to last month's budget.

Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.

The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.

A surprising economic bubble is making it hard for anyone to buy Pokémon cards – especially childrenPokémon has been huge since the late 90s. Millions of people have fond memories...

The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

Millions of real trees are sold each year, and costs vary widely – we ask experts how to find good dealsFor many Britons, putting up their tree is the ritual...

Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?