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Nearly a third of homes advertised on a property sharing website had no living room.

Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.

Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.

Virgin Trains plans to start rival passenger rail services through the tunnel from 2030.

Donald Trump says the US can sign a trade deal with China "pretty soon" following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea

Regulator Ofgem plans to cut £500m from the stack of customer debt - but other billpayers will cover the cost.

Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.

Spending on Halloween now tops £1bn and UK shoppers are looking beyond sweet treats and pumpkins

New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection.

Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system

The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.

Martin answers a listener's question on his podcast.

Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model

Could an AI bubble or so-called ‘shadow banking’ threaten the global economy?

Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to September, matching the rate recorded in July and August.

South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.

Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.

Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.

Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.

The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.

Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world.

Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world.

Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world.

Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world.

Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world.

Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world.

Used children's Halloween costumes can be exchanged, free of charge, until 31 October.

The Met Police says 146 people have come forward to report a crime in their investigation into the decease ex-owner of the luxury department store.

The BBC has been speaking to retirees who want the firm selling the cruise to stop advertising and refund their deposits.

A spokesperson for Doug Barrowman says other companies also received money for providing gowns to the government and should be pursued to get it back.

More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?

More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

As a bitter stand-off between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign either side is willing to budge.

The Asian fast-fashion giant will open concessions in six department stores in the country.

George Sutherland is one of a number of volunteers singled out in a speech by Sir Keir Starmer.

The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.

As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.

As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.

A BBC investigation reveals thousands of workers are still missing out on tribunal payouts.

The hackers tell the BBC they are sorry for their actions - but experts say it's a practical rather than moral move.

Jellycat's viral cuddly toys are sold all over the world and made the company £139m last year.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government would "do everything" in its power "to get that money back".

It will be increasing the price of its breakfast meal deals, with a smaller increase in the cost of its biscuits.

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.