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BBCBusiness
17/12/2025 11:10:27 AM
Learner drivers face 24-week wait as backlog continues for two more years The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million tests since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Weight-loss jab ad banned for targeting new mums Attribution
Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live Attribution
US unemployment hits four-year high, jobs report shows Attribution
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? Attribution
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis Attribution
How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump Attribution
Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins. Video, 00:01:07Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins Attribution
00:02 GMTLearner drivers face 24-week wait as backlog continues for two more years, published at 00:02 GMTLearner drivers face 24-week wait as backlog continues for two more years Attribution
00:01 GMTWeight-loss jab ad banned for targeting new mums, published at 00:01 GMTWeight-loss jab ad banned for targeting new mums Attribution
13:14 GMT 16 DecemberBentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal, published at 13:14 GMT 16 DecemberBentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal Attribution
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Evening Standard
17/12/2025 11:10:04 AM
Can I stop neighbour removing my fence and trampling on the garden to build their extension? DEAN DUNHAM replies
Cash vs investing since 2010: How returns compare and which is best for building long-term wealth
Investors have fared better better with their returns over the long term, while cash savers have seen sluggish growth.
  My wife has ten pension pots, how can she sort them out? STEVE WEBB replies          
Canada gives green light to Anglo Tek merger
Easing wage growth boosts case for rate cut
Gold closes in on record high
Struggling village pubs business rates fear
AA and RAC could IPO in London
Fears of Liz Truss-style economic turmoil
My uncle has been in a care home for decades. Here's how we secured £1,000 a month off his huge fees, says ANDREW PENMAN - and you can too
In the 12 years that Andrew Penman has been looking after his uncle Richard's affairs, the total paid in care home fees comes to over £500,000.
Mobile firm Three took £1,250 over 15 YEARS after contract ended - but won't refund me: SALLY SORTS IT
Are YOU richer than your neighbours? Our calculator reveals if you're middle or lower class and exactly how your household compares
Are you better or worse off than your neighbours? But it's difficult to know where your income fits in the neighbourhood pecking order without asking intrusive questions.
Rachel Reeves, under pressure from the Left of her party, has pursued an agenda of punishing those earning moderately decent salaries.
It's shameful the rates these three big banks are paying - you must move today, warns SYLVIA MORRIS
Halifax, Santander and Lloyds all have savings accounts so shameful that I urge you to check if you hold your money in one - and if so move it straight away.
'There's enough to worry about being in a bubble, but not enough to suggest it's about to burst,' says fund manager Craig Baker of Alliance Witan
Craig Baker, chair of the Alliance Witan answers our qickfire questions on gold, the stock he'd buy for the next 10 years and whether he thinks there is an AI bubble.
How good are public sector pensions - and should they be cut?
Our best buy savings rate tables
Our pick of stocks and shares Isas
We pick the best bank accounts
The best investment platforms
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Find the cheapest life insurance
EXCLUSIVEHampshire and Isle of Wight the luckiest spots this year to win £100,000 Premium Bonds prizes
Is it risky to hold too much in cash savings instead of investing? Ad Feature
Why are mortgage rates falling? SIMON LAMBERT reveals why now could be the moment to remortgage
The essential things savers and investors need to know NOW:  Ad Feature
Car buyer demand for petrol and diesel bounces back as EVs took a walloping even before Rachel Reeves' pay-per-mile tax
Will the mortgage price war revive the property market? This is Money podcast
Property market bounce after the Budget gloom: Market heats up ahead of Boxing Day surge
AA and RAC could jump-start London markets: Breakdown recovery rivals mull UK IPOs
Gold rush back on as the precious metal closes in on record high amid volatile trading
The high cost of Britain's wasted youth: RUTH SUNDERLAND
Britain set for crypto regulation from 2027 as it looks to 'lead world in digital asset adoption'
How YOU can get a loved one's care fees paid for by the NHS without selling their home. Lorraine got £200,000 after 'living nightmare'
The best part-time jobs revealed: You don't need to commute or have special skills, they have flexible hours and you can earn £500 or more a week

Bloomberg
17/12/2025 11:10:13 AM
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Markets WrapStocks Move in Tight Range, Oil Gains on Venezuela
Armada of Venezuela-Bound Vessels Turns Away After Ship Seizure
ExplainerWhat US Military Posturing Means for Venezuela’s Oil
Frozen Russian Assets
Ukraine Says US Pledged Congress to Back Security Guarantee
Passenger Ferry Held for Hours After Suspected Russian Hack
Oil Tycoon’s Superyacht Left French Coast Days Before Sanctions
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EU to Abandon Combustion Engine Ban in Win for CarmakersThe stepback reflects a global retreat from green policies as the economic realities of major transitions set in.
The Electric Car Transition Unravels Slowly, Then All at Once
Markets WrapStocks Move in Tight Range, Oil Gains on Venezuela
AnalysisHere Are the Key Takeaways From the Monthly US Jobs Report
Bloomberg OpinionThe Suez Canal Reopening Is a 2026 Gift for CommoditiesBy Javier Blas, Columnist
Oracle’s $248 Billion Rent is Another AI ‘Bombshell’By Chris Bryant, Columnist
For Europe, Delay Is the Costliest Option in UkraineEditorial Board
Why JPMorgan’s Chase And Its Digital Rivals All Love GermanyBy Paul J. Davies, Columnist
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Starmer’s Trump-Whispering Tested by Rifts Over BBC and Tech
about 17 hours agoTrump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Documentary Edit
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The Arctic’s Annual Physical Finds an Environment That’s Breaking DownFrom rusty rivers to shrinking sea ice, the region’s vital signs are out of whack, the 2025 Arctic Report Card shows. 
New Roadmap Shows How to Cut a Surprisingly Big Source of Emissions
Irish Growth to Moderate on Hiring Slowdown, Business Lobby Says
Tesla Faces California Sales Halt Unless It Alters Marketing
ExclusiveWaymo Seeking Over $15 Billion Near $100 Billion Valuation
Nick Reiner Faces First-Degree Murder Charges in Los Angeles
Kalshi and Other Prediction Markets Should Scare Sports LeaguesA lack of regulation can leave bettors vulnerable to manipulation.
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Warburg Pincus Is Said to Near Acquisition of Asian Firm Acclime
Iron Ore Gains for Second Day, Shrugging Off Bearish China Data
Cboe Australia Unfazed by Sale Process, Sees More Mining IPOs
The World Is Losing Trust in Women Leaders
SpaceX Sets $800 Billion Valuation, Confirms 2026 IPO Plans
SpaceX’s Lofty IPO Valuation Hinges on Big Bet on Outsize Growth
SpaceX to Pursue 2026 IPO Raising Far Above $30 Billion
Canada Taps Its Top Space Firms for Arctic Military Satellites
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South Korea’s Toss App Is Said to Get Fresh Backing From Baillie Gifford, GIC
Chip-Sector Linchpin Resonac Seeks to Tap China’s AI Ambitions
OpenAI in Talks to Raise $10 Billion, Adopt Amazon’s AI Chips
Chinese CEO Worth $5.4 Billion After MetaX’s Huge Stock Leap
Lennar’s Outlook on Orders Disappoints in ‘Challenged’ Market
Truist Plans to Buy Back Up to $10 Billion of Its Own Stock
Alberta’s $133 Billion Pension Names Ray Gilmour Permanent CEO
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Chinese Court Convicts 27 for Smuggling Critical Metal Antimony
South Korea Eyes Standalone US Deal to Build Nuclear Submarines
Brazil to Seek End of Enel’s São Paulo Concession After Outages
about 5 hours agoUS, Japan to Consider Projects That May Tap $550 Billion Fund
How BBC Trump Documentary Triggered a $10 Billion Lawsuit
EV Growth Has Slowed. Here’s What That Means for Industry, Jobs and Emissions
Why Territory Will Be Key to a Ukraine Peace Deal
What to Know About Australia’s Gun Laws in the Wake of Bondi Attack
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Top US Aviation Regulator Confirms He Still Owns Airline Stock
Australia’s Largest Pension Fund Starts Hunt for New CIO
Ineos Secures UK Government Backing for Grangemouth Plant
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US Lawmakers Investigate Big Tech’s Role Pushing Up Power Bills
Canada Offers Energy Firms More Leeway in Cutting Methane
Denver Faces Power Shutoffs on Risk of Hurricane-Force Gusts
The Winners and Losers of the Year in Cars
A Luxury Watch Gift Guide for Every Specific Person in Your Life
Mexico’s Best Restaurant Expands Just in Time for the World Cup
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Japan’s Households Rev Up Yield Hunt as Inflation Erodes Savings
Japan’s Exports to US Rise for First Time Since Trump’s Tariffs
Japan Mulls Income Tax Hike From 2027 to Help Fund Defense
Chicago City Committee Passes Revenue Plan Without Head Tax
NYC Must Spend $700 Million to Cut Class Sizes
How This Chameleon UK Location Became a Little-Known Hollywood Backdrop
New York Utility Says Queue for Large Power Users Has Tripled
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Maori to Own Iconic NZ Hiking Track After Historic Agreement
Icahn Money Manager Sues His Bosses and Bausch + Lomb Over Anti-White Bias
Brazilian Carrier Azul Will Turn Profit in 2026 After Bankruptcy
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Amateur Traders Chase Elusive Profits in Simulated MarketsCustomers complain about high fees and the slim chance of payouts. Companies say they offer valuable experience.By Alice Atkins
Native American Tribes Fight Sports Betting Rivals

CNN Money
17/12/2025 11:10:17 AM
Europe backtracks on ban of new combustion engine cars, in setback to tackling climate change
The No. 1 cause of America’s affordability problem just got worse
Europe backtracks on ban of new combustion engine cars, in setback to tackling climate change
The No. 1 cause of America’s affordability problem just got worse
Unemployment rate hit a four-year high last month
Howard Stern puts an end to the guessing game, signs new deal with SiriusXM
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content
Why 2026 could be the year of anti-AI marketing
Ford takes $19.5 billion hit as it pulls back on electric vehicle plans, halts F-150 Lightning production
Trump sues the BBC for billions for defamation over editing of January 6 speech
Trump says small cars can bring down big prices. Here’s why that’s unlikely
US government launches ‘Tech Force’ to hire AI talent
These Trump bets boomed. Now they’re huge busts
What this week’s jobs data could reveal about the US economy
The solution to America’s affordability problem might be broken, too
Powerball might have Mega Millions to thank for its latest $1 billion jackpot
Prices are changing. See how much the cost of basic grocery items has shifted
Warren Buffett is a Zen master
Gen Z’s search for decorative collectibles is fueling vinyl sales
Free child care for all? New Mexico is putting the theory to the test
Target wants to revive ‘Tar-zhay.’ It just debuted a preview of that in New York
Trump gives Elon Musk a win over a longtime foe
Video U.S. government launches ‘tech force’ to recruit AI talent 2:20
Video Internet satellites are causing a ‘transformational change’ in outer space. Hear why 3:47
America’s job market is turning into an exclusive airport lounge
We’re in a ‘windchill’ economy, where things feel worse than they are
McCormick predicts this flavor will dominate menus in 2026
Trump threatens Mexico with even higher tariffs
What is a hostile takeover bid?
Jimmy Kimmel will continue with Disney’s ABC for at least another year
Video Why Americans have beef with rising beef prices 3:42
Video Trump-related companies soared after the election. One year in, the picture’s not so rosy 2:33
Video The great wealth transfer will likely reshape U.S. politics. Are we headed for a ‘millennial civil war’? 3:22
Video ‘SNL’ Trump on Venezuela: ‘We’re doing pirate now!’ 1:00
Video The great wealth transfer is accelerating. But who will actually benefit from it? 3:23
Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora
The most asked questions of Alexa in 2025
Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds
Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’
Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’
Analysis: Trump’s ‘treason’ attack shows how deeply the NYT’s aging report stung
Battle of the Davids: The future of Hollywood is playing out before our eyes
Despite two months of tariffs, car prices aren’t going up. Is now the time to buy?
Wall Street is making some seriously weird trades
What are stablecoins? Everything to know about the crypto being debated in Congress
How American consumers are feeling the squeeze, in 4 charts