EU waters down plans to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
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Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout
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Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people"
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Young workers hit hardest as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation
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Cambridge 'forever chemicals' start-up CuspAI nears $1bn valuation
A materials science start-up which aims to eradicate 'forever chemicals' that are harmful to humans, is on the brink of a major new funding injection less than four months after securing backing from some of the world's leading investors.
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Cambridge ‘forever chemicals’ start-up CuspAI nears $1bn valuation
A materials science start-up which aims to eradicate ‘forever chemicals’ that are harmful to humans, is on the brink of a major new funding injection less than four months after securing backing from some of the world’s leading investors.
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Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal
The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.
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Another water firm handed enforcement package for sewage failures
Wessex Water has become the latest utility to face a multimillion pound enforcement package for sewage leaks, the industry regulator has announced.
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Nissan begins building new Leaf in UK
Business Secretary Peter Kyle says "Nissan's investment is a major commitment to the North East".
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Empty shelves fill food hub volunteers with dread
The Cheylesmore Food Hub are appealing for donations in the winter months due to empty shelves.
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UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.
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Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
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Ford to scale back electric vehicle plans, taking $19.5bn hit
The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.
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Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.
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What to delete from your emails to be taken more seriously at work
What impact is our email etiquette having on how we are perceived and even promoted at work?
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No toolkit to deal with Covid economic crisis, says Sunak
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.
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Market town's food bank demand triples
The charity is appealing for more donations, as it often has to purchase food itself.
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Wrestling execs to pin down £5m funding for Project Fight launch
A British professional wrestler is in talks with potential backers to secure millions of pounds in funding for a revamped European series that will aim to capitalise on the sport’s British fan base.
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Airbnb fined £56m by Spain for advertising unlicensed properties
The government has been cracking down on the rentals firm as neighbourhoods protest against holiday lets.
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'We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise'
Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".
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