Business News
- Blow to Reeves as UK borrowing unexpectedly jumpsBorrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - was £17.8bn last month, putting more pressure on the chancellor.
- HMRC denies 'deliberately poor' phone serviceThousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.
- Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppersThe supermarket's loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.
- Trump considers 10% tariff on China from FebruaryThe new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.
- Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soarSquid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.
- Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.