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A tribunal will decide for the first time if veganism is a "philosophical belief" akin to a religion.

Many passengers are facing an increase of more than £100 for annual season tickets.

A trial where hydrogen is added to natural gas raises hopes of a low-carbon heating revolution.

The former car titan was awaiting trial on financial misconduct charges. Then he appeared in Lebanon.

Customers of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland were locked out of their online banking services.

A model thinks she can persuade people to swap clothes instead of buying new ones.

An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love.

The Scottish star helped the UK music industry towards a fifth consecutive year of growth.

New research suggests most people still want to book package holidays despite what happened after the collapse of Thomas Cook.

The route is already two years late and more than £2bn over budget.

A whisky firm says two dozen barrels will feature in the "world's first dedicated online auction" for casks.

The US president says he will sign a limited agreement with China on 15 January.

It is unclear how the ex-Nissan boss, who was awaiting trial, managed to flee to Lebanon.

The company that runs Scotland's rail services reports losses of £10m after its contract is ended early.

Major share indexes end the year sharply higher despite a year of global financial uncertainty.

Problems with used cars top the list as a charity urges people to keep records of poor service or goods.

Customers who recycle old speakers qualify for a 30% discount on new products but there is a catch.

The firm admits life will be "difficult" after the Trump administration banned the firm in the US.

The Link network should raise the fee it pays cash machine operators, say convenience store owners.

It was a year of unrest and upheaval, with protests in Hong Kong, and US-China trade tensions.