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John LaurensonBusiness reporter, RotterdamAFP via Getty ImagesThe Netherlands has raced to switch to wind and solar powerIn a Dutch government TV campaign called "Flip the Switch" an actress warns viewers…

Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporterThe chancellor should be "bold" in next month's Budget or risk future spending cuts and tax rises, an influential think tank has said. The Institute for Fiscal…

Danielle KayeBusiness reporterWatch: Trump says Modi "assured" him India would no longer buy Russian oilPresident Donald Trump has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian…

Pritti MistryBusiness reporterA company linked to Baroness Michelle Mone has failed to meet a deadline to repay £122m for breaching a Covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) contract.The Department of Health…

Danielle KayeBusiness reporterWatch: "This is China versus the world", says Scott Bessent on tradeTop US officials have accused China of betraying a trade truce reached earlier this year, escalating tensions…

Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent andJoshua NevettPolitical reporterGetty ImagesEnergy bosses have given a cool reception to regulator Ofgem's plan to overhaul standing charges.Under Ofgem's plans announced in September, all suppliers…

Pritti MistryBusiness reporter andFaisal IslamEconomics editorBritain is targeting Russia's largest oil companies and the country's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers in a bid to cut off Vladimir Putin's ability to…

Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterGetty ImagesMichael Galletly, who works for the Department of Agriculture in Utah, sat down with his wife last week, combing through bills and spending more than two hours…

Simon JackBusiness editorGetty ImagesSenior bankers will be able to pocket bonuses more quickly under a relaxation of rules brought in after the financial crisis of 2007/2008.Senior bankers have had to…

Paul SeddonPolitical reporter ,Joshua NevettPolitical reporter andHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondentBBCRachel Reeves has said she is looking at "further measures on tax" ahead of next month's Budget, in the clearest sign…

Getty ImagesWages rose for three and a half million low-paid workers on 1 April, when the new rates for the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage took effect. The…