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Black Friday deals not so cheap, says Which?
Black Friday is not the cheapest time to buy coveted new products, investigation from an independent UK consumer body has found.
Merkel under pressure as German coalition talks collapse
Negotiations to form a German government have collapsed after the withdrawal of the liberal FDP party from three-party coalition talks.
Zimbabwe's President Mugabe makes first public appearance in days after military takeover
Robert Mugabe has made his first public appearance after being placed under house arrest by the country's military on Wednesday.
Jaguar starts driverless vehicle trials on public roads
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Britain's biggest car manufacturer, has begun the testing of driverless cars on the UK's public roads.
Credit card providers to seek customer consent before raising credit limits
Credit card providers have agreed with the Financial Conduct Authority to ask customers' permission before raising their credit card limits, after research found this was a contributing factor to debt problems for many people.
Unlicensed vehicles on UK roads on the rise in 2017, new government data shows
The amount of unlicensed vehicles on UK roads rose in 2017 in comparison to 2015, prompting fears that roughly £100m Vehicle Excise Duty revenues might be lost over the course of the year.
Mugabe remains under house arrest as Zimbabwe waits on army
Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe remains under house arrest in the capital of Harare as citizens of the country wait on the next move of the army.
Minimum alcohol pricing ruled legal by UK supreme court
The UK supreme court has ruled that the introduction of a minimum price for alcoholic drinks is legal, despite an appeal by a Scottish whisky group.
Used car sales rack up two quarters of declines
Sales of used cars have fallen for the second quarter running, suggesting second-hand sales could be emulating reversals in the market for new vehicles.
Army seizes power in Zimbabwe but denies Mugabe coup
Zimbabwe is now under the control of the country’s military after the army seized power on Wednesday, but said they guaranteed the security of President Robert Mugabe.
Unemployment trap more prevalent for over 50's in UK, charity says
A charity has called for a radical rethink to combat chronic unemployment experienced by the over-50s in the UK.
Paper £10 notes will be removed from circulation in March 2018
The Bank of England on Tuesday announced that paper £10 notes, which feature a picture of Charles Darwin, will cease to be legal tender after 1 March 2018.
Theresa May launches attack on Russian election 'meddling'
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has launched major criticism towards Russian president Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin for meddling in elections and its role in spreading 'fake news'.
Earthquake in Iran and Iraq leaves more than 300 dead
A massive earthquake has struck near the border between Iran and Iraq, leaving 348 people dead.
Northern Ireland must remain part of customs union after Brexit - EU
Leaked documents from the European Commission show that the EU will demand that Northern Ireland remains part of the customs union to avoid a hard border post-Brexit.
Google accused of aiding online fraudsters through 'copycat' websites
Officials at National Trading Standards have come out swinging against internet giant Google, accusing it of profiting from crime by allowing fraudsters to buy sponsored spaces in its search results.
Automatic compensation to roll out for 90pc of broadband customers
Broadband and landline customers will get money back from their providers when things go wrong, without having to claim it, following an Ofcom review, the regulator has confirmed.
Penny Mordaunt replaces Priti Patel as International Development Secretary
Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt has been named the new International Development Secretary on Thursday, following the departure of Priti Patel.
Not the bees: UK to support ban on insect-harming pesticides across Europe
The government said on Thursday that it would uphold a proposed EU ban on pesticides that place bees and other insects in danger, marking a reversal of the government's post-Brexit plans.
Energy regulator clamps down on charges for installing meters
Ofgem, the energy regulator, has clamped down on charges providers can impose on indebted customers to instal prepayment meters.