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Ex-supermarket boss Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover dies at 94

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The company's current chief executive described John Sainsbury as a "shopkeeper to his core". http://dlvr.it/SH8gky

Tesla starts accepting once-joke cryptocurrency Dogecoin

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Elon Musk's plans send the value of the cryptocurrency soaring. http://dlvr.it/SH7xGN

YouTube rich list: MrBeast was the highest-paid star of 2021

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Between them, the 10 highest-paid YouTubers raked in $300m last year. http://dlvr.it/SH7RG1

Meta faces billion-pound class-action case

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Facebook's 44 million UK users could share £2.3bn in damages, a competition expert intending to sue Meta says http://dlvr.it/SH6spK

Inflation: South Korea raises rates to pre-pandemic level

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Its third interest rate hike in six months comes as it tries to contain rising prices and debt. http://dlvr.it/SH5tpr

The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau

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How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living. http://dlvr.it/SH5FjX

UK and India launch trade talks 'worth billions'

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Britain says a deal could be worth billions of pounds and almost double exports to India by 2035. http://dlvr.it/SH4Sjb

Marks & Spencer: Midget Gems change name after academic's campaign

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A Liverpool disability academic told M&S the word midget has its roots in Victorian freak shows. http://dlvr.it/SH3xYD

Ovo Energy tells staff it will cut a quarter of its workforce

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The country's third largest energy provider is making cuts related its acquisition of SSE in 2019. http://dlvr.it/SH3ND0

KFC faces boycott in China over meal toy promotion

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KFC launched the promotion last week with Pop Mart, a Chinese toy maker known for its mystery boxes. http://dlvr.it/SH2NQK

Kim Kardashian sued in crypto 'pump and dump' case

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The star is one of three celebrity defendants being sued by investors in the EthereumMax crypto-currency.. http://dlvr.it/SH1l9k

Pret boosts pay to £10 per hour for thousands of staff

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The sandwich chain Pret A Manger is boosting its pay rates for the second time in four months. http://dlvr.it/SH0zNS

US consumer prices soar 7% as food and car costs jump

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Inflation hit an almost 40-year high in December, piling pressure on the US central bank to raise rates. http://dlvr.it/SH0Rww

Pensions and benefits will not keep up with cost of living, warns think tank

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A think tank says a temporary rise would help 10 million people facing hardship, but at a heavy cost. http://dlvr.it/SGztJJ

Afghanistan crisis: Taliban expands 'food for work' programme

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It comes as the United Nations has appealed for $4.4bn (£3.2bn) in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan. http://dlvr.it/SGyYmW

The controversy of wood pellets as a green energy source

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Wood pellets are touted as a 'green' way to make electricity, but many reject these claims. http://dlvr.it/SGyHWj

DFDS ferry boss warns of 20 mile queues at Dover if checks do not ease

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Chris Parker says it "won't work" to have increased passenger numbers with current restrictions. http://dlvr.it/SGx0Hv

Many postmasters still in the dark over justice

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The Post Office has been unable to contact 126 people who were convicted on the basis of flawed evidence. http://dlvr.it/SGwQWz

£150,000 starting salaries as firms fight for staff

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A shortage of talent is driving up wages worldwide, says professional recruitment firm Robert Walters. http://dlvr.it/SGvsWQ

Evergrande: Real estate giant moves from Shenzhen head office to cut costs

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The crisis-hit property developer is still struggling to pay more than $300bn in liabilities. http://dlvr.it/SGv3Vz

The AI software that could turn you in to a music star

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Artificial intelligence is now smart enough to write tracks that earn streaming service royalties. http://dlvr.it/SGtnBz

Ikea cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff forced to self-isolate

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The retail giant joins a growing list of firms changing their rules as staff absences and costs begin to bite. http://dlvr.it/SGrySK

Cladding: Developers told to act on lower-height buildings

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Developers who do not remove cladding on buildings 11-18m high could face legal action, the government says. http://dlvr.it/SGrQ1H

Energy bills: Fix insulation to tackle cost of heating, PM told

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An industry group is calling for more funding for home improvements to help bring down the cost of heating homes. http://dlvr.it/SGqPHm

Scrap business rates due to energy costs - Labour

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A windfall tax on gas and oil producers would help firms struggling with bills, Labour says. http://dlvr.it/SGq7ZW

Morrisons scraps 'use by' date on milk in favour of sniff test

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The supermarket says a sniff test is a better guide to quality - with 'best before' labels used instead. http://dlvr.it/SGpTnN

Labour urges energy firm tax hike to help cut household bills

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The party says a windfall tax could soften the the impact of surging household costs by £200 a year. http://dlvr.it/SGp7f1

Covid-19: Cutting self-isolation to five days would be helpful says Nadhim Zahawi

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The UK's former vaccines minister says reducing the quarantine period would ease staff pressures. http://dlvr.it/SGnWJ5

Cladding: More flat owners to be freed from bills

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Developers to be told to pay for removal of cladding in lower-height buildings, the BBC understands. http://dlvr.it/SGkQs2

Bitcoin prices fall to lowest in months after US Fed remarks

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Bitcoin prices tumble amid rumblings from the US banking body and unrest in Kazakhstan. http://dlvr.it/SGj2NP

Global chip shortage: Samsung expects its profits to jump by 52%

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The South Korean electronics giant benefited from strong demand for server memory chips. http://dlvr.it/SGh5JV

Caviar sales soar as more people get a taste for posh fish eggs

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Global producers of caviar say that demand has soared since the first lockdown. http://dlvr.it/SGgVGz

Investors threaten drug maker bonuses over vaccine access

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Some investment firms want bonuses withheld for bosses of coronavirus vaccine firms if distribution isn't fairer. http://dlvr.it/SGfmvt

Covid: Pre-departure travel tests have outlived their usefulness - Shapps

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Rules for those travelling to England are changing as Omicron is now worldwide, the transport secretary says. http://dlvr.it/SGdnmf

We don't know how high bills will go - Octopus Energy boss

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The founder and boss of Octopus Energy tells the BBC the sector is working on bringing prices down. http://dlvr.it/SGdJ5V

CEO Secrets: 'Make decisions as if you were on your deathbed'

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Michael Cockburn, co-founder of office-working app Desana, shares his business advice. http://dlvr.it/SGcHSc

Cost of living: Government discusses fuel bill support

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Targeted energy cost support is emerging as the favourite option to tackle the cost of living crisis. http://dlvr.it/SGbzLh

Labour calls again for 5% VAT cut on energy bills

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Angela Rayner says rising living costs are hitting families hard, but Boris Johnson insists help is available. http://dlvr.it/SGb4Cn

Kantar: Shoppers return to supermarkets for festive feasts

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Store visits hit their highest level since March 2020 as consumer confidence returned, research suggests. http://dlvr.it/SGZ0wD

China Mobile shares rise in Shanghai debut after US exit

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The company delisted in New York after a Trump-era move to restrict investment in Chinese tech firms. http://dlvr.it/SGYC0T

Burger King to sell vegan nuggets in bid to go 50% meat-free

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The fast-food chain says it will begin selling vegan nuggets across the UK from Wednesday. http://dlvr.it/SGWB4h

Train services hit by Covid staff absences

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Passengers face fewer services or cancellations as the rail sector faces high absence rates. http://dlvr.it/SGVgMr

China: Evergrande shares rise as Hong Kong trade resumes

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The crisis-hit company suspended its shares on Monday pending the release of "inside information". http://dlvr.it/SGVCJH

Why BlackBerry held the tiny keys to my heart

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The classic smartphone's life comes to an end on 4 January as the firm switches off support. http://dlvr.it/SGTrV9

Can fitness apps be as effective as a personal trainer?

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A growing number of fitness apps use artificial intelligence software to personalise workouts. http://dlvr.it/SGTZSQ

Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil

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The cost of living hits a 19-year high as the country refuses to raise its interest rates. http://dlvr.it/SGRz2r

Covid staff shortages will continue into New Year

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Pub groups and retailers warn that sickness and isolation continue to blight their businesses. http://dlvr.it/SGRVTN

Top US phone firms reject call to delay 5G rollout

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Transportation and aviation authorities called for a delay of two weeks on safety concerns. http://dlvr.it/SGR4hG

China: Why some think "small eyes" are not beautiful

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Brands featuring Chinese models with narrow eyes in advertisements have been accused of racism. http://dlvr.it/SGQXB1

Marjorie Taylor Greene: Twitter bans congresswoman over Covid misinformation

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The congresswoman was suspended after tweeting falsely about high levels of vaccine related deaths. http://dlvr.it/SGQJQP