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Average Treasury worker 34 despite over-50s back to work push
Over-50s are being urged to work but just 10% of Treasury staff are that age, the BBC has learned.
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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's Congress showdown: Five key moments
Tech executives don't get an easy ride before Congress, but Shou Zi Chew's hearing was exceptionally bruising.
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Jack Dorsey business target of Hindenburg report
Jack Dorsey's Block sees shares drop after famed short-seller Hindenburg levels claims.
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Fugitive crypto boss believed arrested in Montenegro
Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud.
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Loans firm Amigo to halt lending and wind down
The struggling high-cost firm has immediately halted all lending after failing to secure cash from investors.
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Bank of England raises interest rate to highest for 14 years
The decision comes after latest inflation figures showed the cost of living rising by more than expected.
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Cost of living: Food banks used by 3% of UK families
Those in Scotland and the north of England were most likely to have used one in the last 12 months.
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Post Office scandal victim hopes to get home back
Hundreds of sub-postmasters who exposed wrongdoing will now be able to recover their losses in full.
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Evergrande: Crisis-hit Chinese property giant offers debt restructuring plan
It will only account for less than 10% of China's former top-selling developer's $300bn debt.
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US firms 'more negative' about doing business in China
Five years since the trade war started, American firms seem less inclined to invest in China.
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Ikea told to tackle sexual harassment after UK complaint
The firm signed an agreement to protect staff in the UK after concerns over how it handled an allegation.
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Man Utd takeover: Sir Jim Ratcliffe & Sheikh Jassim to submit new bids as deadline extended amid confusion
Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim are set to submit new bids to buy Manchester United after the deadline was extended.
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TikTok's US future at stake as boss faces Congress showdown
The video-sharing app's chief executive will testify to US lawmakers in a much-anticipated grilling.
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Wales freeports for Milford Haven-Port Talbot, Anglesey
The two new areas will have tax and duty relief and simplified customs, with hopes for 20,000 jobs.
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Shou Zi Chew: Who is the TikTok CEO?
The 40-year-old is facing questioning from US lawmakers amid growing suspicion of the Chinese app.
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Third of flights delayed in 2022
Fewer UK flights were on time last year than before the pandemic, says aviation regulator.
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Trail strikes planned in March and April suspended
Rail workers across 14 train companies were due to walk out on 30 March and 1 April.
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US raises interest rates despite banking turmoil
The Federal Reserve moves borrowing costs higher as it focuses on efforts to stabilise prices.
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Amazon increases starting pay for UK workers again
The online giant follows other firms in raising pay amid a labour shortage and strikes across the UK.
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British Gas boss takes £3.7m bonus despite criticism
Chris O'Shea will still take a bonus after the firm's debt agents broke into vulnerable people's homes to fit meters.
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