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Japan has sealed its longest stretch of economic growth in more than two decades, helped by a rise in business investment. The economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.5% in the three months to September, revised data showed. The growth rate was faster than expected,

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Bitcoin briefly crossed through the $17,000 (£12,615) mark in volatile Asian trading, extending its record-breaking run. The cryptocurrency has soared about 70% this week according to Coindesk.com, despite fresh warnings of a dangerous bubble.Its dramatic rise has

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“Great night last night, how much do I owe you for the dinner? £25? Here you go.” It’s a conversation most of us have had in person, but these days it’s happening increasingly on social media.The chat could take place on Facebook’s

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At the start of the 20th Century, cars were for the rich, but Henry Ford had a dream of making a car for everybody.It was the Model T, and it dominated world car sales right up until the late 1920s. But Ford also helped create something much less appealing – the

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The digital currency Bitcoin is rallying at phenomenal speed, leaving many high and others dry in markets around the world. But why are prices higher in India than elsewhere? The BBC’s Devina Gupta explains.While the Bitcoin bull run has been welcomed by many,

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Householders are being warned that current safety standards for fridges and fridge-freezers may be “deficient”, creating a potential fire risk.Consumer group Which? says new, tighter standards due by 2019 should be brought in much faster.The body

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Border officials have seized £1.5m worth of counterfeit Calvin Klein pants, along with fake Dyson fans, Superdry hoodies and Nike shoes.The authorities are using the hauls to highlight the risk of buying cut-price, substandard counterfeits at Christmas.The

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Ahead of Christmas, fake goods worth millions of pounds have been seized around the UK.Imitation clothes, toys and gadgets are among thousands of counterfeit items seized by the Border Force.Officers have targeted airports, ports and postal hubs to detect if imported

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Uber has had its licence suspended in Sheffield after it failed to respond to official requests about its management, the city council has said.The firm, also fighting a ban in London, can still operate in Sheffield until 18 December and can appeal against the

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A picture of a Primark candle bursting into flames has gone viral, after a mother-of-three took to Facebook to raise awareness of the potential hazard. Jenny Ferneyhough purchased the £5 candle – which she said developed into “massive flames” after

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