Meta faces EU probe over Russian disinformation

The EU says Facebook and Instagram have not done enough to combat "malicious actors'" political ads.

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Bumble boss: What women in tech can learn from me

Lidiane Jones says women have to turn the career barriers they still face to their advantage.

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Watch: Former Post Office head of legal giving evidence to inquiry

Hugh Flemington faces questions over the wrongful convictions of hundreds of sub-postmasters.

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Post Office paid widow in instalments for silence

The Horizon scandal inquiry reveals details of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.

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Train strikes: How May's disruption affects you

Train drivers are staging strikes and an overtime ban around the May Bank Holiday.

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Giant 3D printer that can build a house goes live

It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.

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Musk in China to discuss full self driving - reports

China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country.

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Anglo American rejects £31bn mega-deal with rival

The firm says BHP's bid to create one of the world's biggest mining groups is "highly unattractive".

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TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent tells US

The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.

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'Buying a first home is harder when you're single'

A report says two high incomes are increasingly needed to afford a mortgage, leaving millions stuck.

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Anglo American rejects £31bn mega-deal with rival

The firm says BHP's bid to create one of the world's biggest mining groups is "highly unattractive".

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US economic growth slows but inflation grows

The world's largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.

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Tata rejects plea to keep Port Talbot blast furnace

Tata's chief executive says plans to keep one blast furnace open in Port Talbot are not viable.

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Tata Steel ending union talks over 2,800 jobs

The company is expected to press ahead with plans to close Port Talbot's blast furnaces.

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US economic growth slows but inflation grows

The world's largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.

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Will Labour’s plan make train tickets cheaper?

What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?

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Ex-senior boss van den Bogerd 'truly sorry' for Post Office scandal

Angela van den Bogerd, who handled complaints about the bug-prone Horizon system, is giving evidence to the inquiry.

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How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook

Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.

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John Barnes banned as company director over taxes

John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.

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Outcry led to HMRC's helpline closure U-turn

An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC's boss tells MPs.

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Mortgage costs rise as banks confirm higher rates

The increases come after forecasts for when the Bank of England will cut interest rates are pushed back.

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Petrol prices on UK forecourts hit 150p a litre

Rising oil prices have lifted the cost of filling up but it may prove short-term, claim experts.

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Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns

IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.

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Post Office inquiry hears from former in-house lawyer

Susan Crichton was part of the Post Office's legal team until 2013, as the Horizon IT scandal developed.

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Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users' HIV status

The LGBTQ+ dating app is being sued in a class action lawsuit over allegedly misusing users' data.

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Prepayment meter payout numbers 'unacceptable'

Just 1,500 out of 150,000 people have received redress after the force-fitting of prepayment meters.

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Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming?

Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes.

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App to cut EU border queues won't be ready in time

An EU-developed app to ease predicted queues under a new border system will not be ready in time, says Eurostar boss.

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Dubai airlines resume full schedule after flooding chaos

Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from "perfect".

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Shoppers shun department stores as prices rise

Higher prices put off shoppers as sales volumes overall stagnate in March.

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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk

The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.

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Netflix profits soar after password crackdown

The streaming giant said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year.

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Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?

Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.

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Boeing whistleblower says he was put through 'hell'

Lawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns.

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Dubai airport re-opens after UAE sees heavy rain

Some inbound flights to the world's second busiest airport resume, but many passengers remain stranded.

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UK inflation falls as some food prices drop

New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March.

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Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies

The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this year.

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Wearable AI gadget faces onslaught of bad reviews

A new AI-fuelled gadget has fallen foul of the tech world's expectations.

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EasyJet suspends flights to Israel until October

The airline blames the "evolving situation in Israel" for stopping journeys to Tel Aviv

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Compensation paid over energy direct debit blunder

Some Scottish Power customers will receive an average of nearly £300 after being overcharged.

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Horizon caused problems from the start, Post Office inquiry hears

David Miller, a former programme director of Horizon, accepts he should not have called the IT system "robust" in 1999.

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Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce

Owner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount.

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Britishvolt site battery plant plan collapses

The site may be sold to allow for the development of a computer data centre.

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M25 set for second full weekend closure

The M25 will be shut between junctions nine and 10 from 21:00 BST on 10 May until 06:00 on 13 May.

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Flights cancelled after Iran's strike on Israel

EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran's attack.

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Oil prices lower after Iran attack on Israel

Prices had already risen in expectation of action, with Brent crude near a six-month high last week.

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Universal Credit 'must change' to tackle sickness

Britain faces new challenges from an older and sicker population, according to a new report.

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Business inspired by tragedy makes Forbes list

Olivia Jenkins named her jewellery brand after her mother who died of cancer in 2017.

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Baldur's Gate 3 wins big at Bafta Games Awards

Super Mario Bros Wonder won two, while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor missed out despite six nominations.

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Bates looking at Post Office private prosecutions

Alan Bates, who has led a campaign for justice for decades, says he wants people to be held to account.

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Risk of no food or drink on some Gatwick flights

No food or drink will be available on some Gatwick flights during strikes by catering contractors.

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'Serious deficiencies' in Bank's economy forecasts

Under-investment had led to a "complicated and unwieldy system" being used, a review has found.

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Firms warned to hold cash back for motor finance probe

The financial watchdog has warned firms to ensure they have enough money for potential compensation.

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Vennells accused of false statement on postmasters

The former Post Office boss has been accused of giving a false statement about postmaster cases to a minister.

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How AI is helping to prevent future power cuts

Artificial intelligence software is being used to predict electricity demand and supply.

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How AI is being used to prevent illegal fishing

Illegal fishing remains a huge global problem, but AI is now being used to tackle the issue.

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Passport price to rise for second time in 14 months

The cost of applying for a new passport, as well as renewing one, goes up from midnight on Thursday.

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How AI is being used to prevent illegal fishing

Illegal fishing remains a huge global problem, but AI is now being used to tackle the issue.

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Brazil Supreme Court judge opens inquiry into Musk

The billionaire owner of social media platform X has defied a court order to block certain accounts.

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Post Office redress not fast enough, says minister

Minister Kevin Hollinrake answered questions from an audience of postmasters wrongly accused of theft.

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China property giant Shimao faces winding-up case

In a rare move, state-owned China Construction Bank have taken legal action against a property developer.

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Nail technicians join forces to raise prices

Nail technicians unite to raise their charges in what they call "National Nail Price Increase Day”.

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US jobs boom raises doubts about rate cuts

Employers added more than 300,000 jobs in March - the biggest gain in almost a year.

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Train strikes: How will you be affected?

Rail workers at 16 companies are taking industrial action but tube strikes have been called off.

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Ibiza locals living in cars as party island sees rents soar

"All the work you could want, but there isn't anywhere to live," say those struggling on the island.

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Samsung profits jump by more than 900% on chips

Chip prices recover from a post-pandemic slump while demand for AI-related products booms.

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Google looks to AI paywall option, claims report

Search giant is reportedly considering charging for premium features in a major shake-up.

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Rail body wants staff to be amateur meteorologists

Network Rail aims to train hundreds of staff as it tries to tackle the effects of climate change.

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Energy firms pay out over force-fitting of meters

Regulator Ofgem says 1,502 customers have received initial compensation payments totalling £342,450.

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For sale: The mansion seized from £70m scammer

A fraudster's confiscated luxury home is put on the market with a guide price of £2.75m.

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Royal Mail wants to keep first class post on six days

Royal Mail has set out proposals aimed at cutting costs due to the volume of letters declining.

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Katie Price low calorie diet advert banned

The social media post irresponsibly promoted a diet that fell below 800 calories a day, a watchdog says.

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Tesla 'disaster' with fewest deliveries since 2022

Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is contending with major challenges, as rivals make gains.

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Taylor Swift joins world's billionaire list

The singer is one of a record number of 2,781 billionaires with a collective wealth of $14.2 trillion.

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How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?

UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel.

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'Escorted through the airport like a criminal'

Travellers share their experiences of getting caught out by the EU's 10-year-passport rule.

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