Union boss questions Amazon public contracts
GMB general secretary Gary Smith accuses the online giant of using "despicable" tactics. http://dlvr.it/TDZtrB
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Why do concert tickets now cost as much as a games console?
Concert tickets have spiralled in recent years. Here, BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage unpacks exactly what's behind it - and it's not just greed. http://dlvr.it/TDZtV1
'Painful' Budget warning spooks people's confidence
Some economists have linked a drop in consumer confidence to officials' warnings of a painful Budget. http://dlvr.it/TDZXFj
Government borrowing in August highest since Covid
Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show. http://dlvr.it/TDYhGc
Peter Jay: the rise and fall of 'the cleverest young man in England'
Economist and broadcaster who controversially became the UK ambassador to Washington and launched TV-am. http://dlvr.it/TDY8qV
Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?
Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working. http://dlvr.it/TDXj76
Nike boss steps down as company veteran returns
The company looks to shake things up as demand for its trainers falters in international markets. http://dlvr.it/TDXj0z
Bates hits out at slow Post Office scandal payments
The campaigner says it is time for a commitment for certain claims to be paid out over the next six months. http://dlvr.it/TDXhmg
Interest rates held at 5% but 'on the path down'
Economists are betting on rates being held in September with a cut to come in November instead. http://dlvr.it/TDTw24
Microsoft chooses infamous nuclear site for AI power
The 1979 accident at Three Mile Island had cast a shadow on nuclear power in the US for decades. http://dlvr.it/TDTZq6
Boeing strike: 'My $28-an-hour pay isn't enough to get by'
BBC News speaks to Boeing workers on the picket line about why they feel they have no choice but to strike. http://dlvr.it/TDTCzx
When will interest rates go down again?
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people. http://dlvr.it/TDTCh7
US goes big with first interest rate cut in four years
The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected. http://dlvr.it/TDS7GW
Cathay Airbus fault could have caused major damage
The Hong Kong airline was forced to turn a flight around after an engine problem. http://dlvr.it/TDRGQl
One in five passengers forced to stand in morning peak
Official figures show that while commuter numbers have been rising, seating has barely budged. http://dlvr.it/TDRG3z
Train drivers accept pay deal to end strike action
Aslef said 96.6% of its members who voted backed the deal, marking the end of long-running strikes. http://dlvr.it/TDQtQt
US sues ship firms for $100m over Baltimore bridge crash
The Justice Department said repair costs should be carried by the companies responsible, not US citizens. http://dlvr.it/TDQtDR
New bank hubs to open but many don't have printers
New rules on branch closures take effect but questions remain over the facilities in shared hubs. http://dlvr.it/TDPmy4
4,500 jobs at risk as TGI Fridays enters administration
London-listed Hostmore has appointed Teneo as administrators to help it sell its restaurants. http://dlvr.it/TDNwhk
Google scores rare legal win as 1.49bn euro fine scrapped
The firm is under pressure worldwide over the dominance of its search and ad-tech businesses. http://dlvr.it/TDNwKj
Marlboro owner sells UK inhaler firm over backlash
Philip Morris International bought Vectura Group just three years ago in a deal worth more than £1bn. http://dlvr.it/TDNY1w
Guardian in talks to sell world's oldest Sunday paper
The Guardian owner is in exclusive talks to sell the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media. http://dlvr.it/TDNXlN
Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions
Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions. http://dlvr.it/TDMS7w
Disabled woman told to repay £5,000 of benefits
Yvonne Buckley, from Ipswich, says the DWP initially insisted she was entitled to the money. http://dlvr.it/TDLbDq
Rupert Murdoch's 'Succession' court battle begins
The court battle will determine the future of the billionaire's media empire. http://dlvr.it/TDLCD4
TikTok says US ban would have ‘staggering’ impact on free speech
The US government wants TikTok sold or divested because it says it is a threat to national security. http://dlvr.it/TDKrn2
Titanic shipyard to go into administration
Harland and Wolff confirms it is set to be placed into administration for the second time in five years. http://dlvr.it/TDKrTT
'I got a £44,000 student loan - now I owe £54,000’
The new repayment rate for student loans started this month but for some graduates the debt pile keeps growing. http://dlvr.it/TDK7Mm
'I'm trapped in a joint mortgage with my abuser'
An abuse survivor describes her ordeal as a charity calls for action to tackle financial abuse. http://dlvr.it/TDHwYy
'Our winter fuel payment goes into the holiday kitty'
Some pensioners say they don't need the extra cash of up to £300 - and want better means testing. http://dlvr.it/TDHwFG
Dangers for FOMO mortgage hunters as rates fall
Competition between lenders is intense ahead of the next interest rates decision from the Bank of England. http://dlvr.it/TDHZmX
How will the Irish government spend Apple’s €14bn?
Apple has been ordered to pay Ireland €14bn in unpaid taxes by Europe's top court. http://dlvr.it/TDHJWB
New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?
Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment. http://dlvr.it/TDGxZL
How will the Irish government spend Apple’s €14bn?
Apple has been ordered to pay Ireland €14bn in unpaid taxes by Europe's top court. http://dlvr.it/TDG5vj
Titanic shipyard may run out of cash within weeks
Trade unions are calling for help to save hundreds of jobs at the historic shipbuilder Harland and & Wolff. http://dlvr.it/TDG5l4
Boiler maker Worcester Bosch considering job cuts
The company blames a drop in sales, the cost of living and a move towards electrification. http://dlvr.it/TDFtHm
'I'm trapped in a joint mortgage with my abuser'
An abuse survivor describes her ordeal as a charity calls for action to tackle financial abuse. http://dlvr.it/TDFWZj
Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger
Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services. http://dlvr.it/TDCXLg
Boiler maker Worcester Bosch considering job cuts
The company blames a drop in sales, the cost of living and a move towards electrification. http://dlvr.it/TDBZ51
Scotland's only oil refinery confirmed to close next year
Petroineos said the closure of Grangemouth was due to it being unable to compete with more modern foreign sites. http://dlvr.it/TDBYrB
National debt forecast to treble over next 50 years
An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says. http://dlvr.it/TDBYcX
'We have no space to play': The guesthouse where everyone is homeless
A no-fault evictions ban will come in next summer, but thousands of families are already stuck in limbo. http://dlvr.it/TD9v5W
Boeing boss in last-ditch plea ahead of strike vote
New chief executive tells staff that a strike would put the embattled firm's "recovery in jeopardy". http://dlvr.it/TD92Nl
Chancellor warns hard decisions ahead in Budget
Rachel Reeves says tough choices will have to be made over tax, spending and welfare. http://dlvr.it/TD8GY9
How much will AI help in the next pandemic?
Artificial intelligence is now being used to predict and prepare for the next outbreak. http://dlvr.it/TD7vd3
US inflation falls to lowest in over three years
Consumer prices in the US rose 2.5% over the 12 months to August, the slowest pace since February 2021. http://dlvr.it/TD7vQ6
State pension set to rise by £460 next year
The latest figure comes as the government faces a backlash over cutting winter fuel payments for most pensioners. http://dlvr.it/TD7bZR
US inflation falls to lowest in over three years
Consumer prices in the US rose 2.5% over the 12 months to August, the slowest pace since February 2021. http://dlvr.it/TD6NCs
EU court rules Google must pay €2.4bn fine
Google loses its appeal against the fine, handed down for its shopping comparison service. http://dlvr.it/TD5dBm
Iconic firm Campbell Soup set to drop soup from name
Executives at the 155-year old firm plan to change its name to reflect its growing line of products. http://dlvr.it/TD5HDb