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• Spending Review: Chancellor to set out government spending plans

  Rishi Sunak's spending review comes amid a difficult economic backdrop caused by the pandemic.

• Rishi Sunak: Why should I care what he says?

  The chancellor will set out his plans for government spending, but will it be bad or good news for you?

• 'My dream flat left me with a £20,000 repair bill'

  The government's shared ownership scheme has left some with rising fees and huge debts, BBC Panorama finds.

• Spending Review: Sunak pledges to make jobs 'number one priority'

  The chancellor promises his Spending Review will include a £4.6bn package to help people back to work.

• US shares set records as investor optimism grows

  The Dow Jones index closes above 30,000 for the first time amid string of positive news.

• NS&I apologises for delays amid savers' exodus

  It says sorry to those struggling to get through on the phone on the day cuts in savings rates take effect.

• US-China trade war: Trump gives one last twist

  The US says it will impose tariffs on twist ties, used to seal bread bags and tie up cables.

• Coronavirus: Second-hand car website becomes latest 'unicorn'

  India's Cars24's value rises above US$1bn as people look for alternatives to public transport.

• Elon Musk becomes world's second richest person

  The tech billionaire overtakes Bill Gates after Tesla shares soar on S&P acceptance

• Amazon sorry for Sidewalk 'confusion'

  The new network, which uses other people's broadband, is not launching in the UK.

• UK car industry warns of £55bn no-deal Brexit hit

  Big losses will be seen in the next five years if the UK fails to strike a deal with the EU, the sector warns.

• Most Black Friday products 'were same price or cheaper' beforehand

  Nine in 10 products are the same price or cheaper before the sale, finds consumer group.

• Pets at Home says pets have been 'a lifesaver' during lockdown

  Pets at Home reports soaring sales as people increasingly turned to animals for solace amid the pandemic.

• Rishi Sunak's Spending Review: Four things to look out for

  The Spending Review marks the start of the chancellor's economic recovery strategy. Here's what to watch for.

• Covid-19: England arrivals to be able to cut quarantine with private test

  People arriving in England can end their self-isolation with a negative test taken after five days.

• Coronavirus: Retail workers 'scared' as cases surge

  Workers rights groups say employers must do more to protect staff as coronavirus cases surge.

• Janet Yellen: Biden to pick 'first female treasury secretary'

  Janet Yellen served as the head of the America's central bank under Barack Obama.

• No guarantees for leaseholders over cladding removal costs

  Ministers say some residents may have to contribute to the cost of removing flammable materials.

• Brexit: Hauliers fear 'mayhem' at Holyhead port

  There are claims Holyhead port will not be ready for the end of the Brexit transition period.

• Huawei ban: UK networks breaking new law face big fines

  The Telecommunications Security Bill bans the involvement of Huawei in the UK's 5G mobile network.