Farage says Coutts is offering to keep his accounts open

Nigel Farage says the bank has offered to reinstate both his personal and business accounts.

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Affordable housing: 'Invisible' renters earning £30k not eligible

People with enough money to rent affordable housing are being told their incomes are too low.

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Twitter accused of bullying anti-hate campaigners

A social media monitoring group says legal threats sent by X Corp are an attempt to "silence criticism".

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The return of cargo-carrying sail ships

As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback.

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Renewables, nuclear and fossil fuels: The UK's changing energy mix

To meet climate change targets, more of the UK's energy needs to come from low-carbon sources.

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Italy joining China's Belt and Road Initiative was atrocious move, defence minister says

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says the Belt and Road scheme has not benefited his country.

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Do you need a degree to work in tech?

Big tech firms like IBM are no longer asking for degrees when hiring staff.

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Nigel Farage launches website over de-banking 'scandal'

It comes after two banking bosses quit over the row about the closure of Mr Farage's Coutts account.

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Twitter restores Kanye West's account after ban

The US rapper was accused of violating the rules on the social media platform now known as X.

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HS2: Rail link rated 'unachievable' by infrastructure watchdog

The IPA gave the project a "red" warning, raising issues related to budgets and schedules.

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WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.

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Royal Mail: Three days left to use non-barcoded stamps

People will not be able to use standard stamps without a barcode after Monday 31 July, says Royal Mail.

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Ex-US bank head to review Bank of England forecasts

Nobel Prize-winning economist Ben Bernanke will look at how the Bank of England forecasts the economy

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Trains strikes: When are they and why are they taking place?

Members of the RMT union at 14 rail companies will walk out on Saturday.

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London mayor Sadiq hails Ulez expansion ruling by High Court

Five Conservative-led councils fail to overturn Sadiq Khan's decision to expand the scheme.

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Mark Zuckerberg: Threads users down by more than a half

The rival to Twitter saw explosive growth but users have since drifted away, Meta boss acknowledges.

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Tupperware: Why have the troubled firm's shares surged?

The 77-year-old company warned in April that it could go bust unless it quickly raised new financing.

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Hollywood writers fear losing work to AI

US movie and TV writers have been on strike since May with artificial intelligence a core issue.

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Eurozone interest rates reach joint record high

The European Central Bank raises rates for the ninth time in a row in an effort to control prices.

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Gatwick strikes called off by ground staff

A planned four-day walkout from Friday is cancelled after revised pay offers are accepted.

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US economy beats expectations with spring surge

The world's largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.4% in the three months to June.

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New Amazon strike dates mark a year of industrial action

GMB union members at sites in Staffordshire and Coventry are set to walk out for two days in August.

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Excitement over Threads fades but users return to app

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg expresses pride in the launch of his new social media app.

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Fed raises interest rates to highest in 22 years

The US central bank has raised borrowing costs sharply as it tries to stabilise prices.

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Alison Rose: The bank boss brought down by the Nigel Farage row

The NatWest chief executive's resignation brings an end to more than 30 years at the bank.

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Can my bank close my account because of my views?

Nigel Farage claims "tens of thousands" have their bank accounts closed due to their politics.

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Cult Beauty owner THG set to buy City AM newspaper

The free London-based newspaper was put up for sale after it was impacted significantly by the pandemic

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Nigel Farage says more NatWest bosses must go after Coutts leak

The ex-UKIP leader says the whole NatWest board should go as the row over his account closure escalates.

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Ofgem's new rules to prevent energy firms going bust

Watchdog tells gas and electricity firms to hold more capital and to protect customer credit balances.

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Rail ticket office mass closure consultation extended

There will be least another month to respond to plans to close hundreds of rail ticket offices, the BBC understands

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NatWest CEO Dame Alison Rose facing government pressure to resign

Dame Alison Rose admitted a "serious error" in talking about Nigel Farage's relationship with its private banking arm Coutts.

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Travel recovery to boost global economy, says IMF

World economy expected to grow 3% this year but inflation and interest rates pose risk, says IMF.

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Nigel Farage: NatWest boss admits 'serious error' in bank closure row

Dame Alison Rose said she was "wrong" to respond to BBC questions about his bank account being closed.

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UPS reaches deal with Teamsters union to avert strike

The agreement raises starting pay for part-time staff to $21 (£16.31) an hour.

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Rare Apple computer trainers on sale for $50,000

The iconic pair were a limited edition made in the 1990s only for employees.

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Petrol and diesel car ban immovable, says Michael Gove

The government is facing calls from senior Tories to ditch what they see as unpopular green policies.

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Marmite maker Unilever's sales soar after hiking prices

The consumer goods giant reports growth based almost entirely on lifting its prices.

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Reports of modern slavery double in UK care sector

A victim paid just £2 an hour describes her ordeal as investigators make the care industry a "top priority".

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Worldcoin: Sam Altman launches eyeball scanning crypto coin

Thousands of people scan their irises on first official launch day of "dystopian" crypto project.

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Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions

For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers.

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UK venture capital firms failing to invest in women and minorities, say MPs

The venture capital industry comes under fire from MPs over lack of diversity in investments.

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'I feel manipulated’: The 'debt help' ads targeting struggling mums​​

Social media posts are targeting people in problem debt with a product that could leave them worse off.

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Will writing and 'quickie' divorces to be investigated

The UK's competition watchdog is to investigate unregulated legal services following consumer complaints.

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Greece fires: What are holidaymakers' rights?

Some airlines are continuing to fly to the islands but can you cancel your flight and get a refund?

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Barbie breaks box office records in US

Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m.

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Elon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo

The Twitter owner says he wants to replace the logo with an "X".

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Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted

The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.

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Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row

Minister calls meeting with 19 banks over concerns accounts are closed due to political views.

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UK inflation and interest rates high - how do other economies compare?

UK inflation and interest rates are high but if you include growth, jobs and taxes its a mixed picture.

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Merthyr Tydfil: Ffos-y-Fran mine accused of licence breach

Ffos-y-Fran produces two-thirds of the UK's coal and was supposed to close in September.

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More children can use passport e-gates after UK rule change

The expansion of the service is expected to benefit over 400,000 children this year.

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What does the scrapping of a wind farm plan mean for UK renewable energy?

Vattenfall stops work on the Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farm over soaring costs.

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Nigel Farage row sparks hundreds of NatWest personal data requests

The BBC understands the bank has seen an increase in the number of requests for personal data.

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Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.

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Why McDonald's dropped tomatoes from Indian menus

A kilo of tomatoes now costs more than a litre of petrol in the country. Here's why.

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Alison Rose: The bank boss caught up in the Nigel Farage row

The NatWest Group chief executive in the eye of the storm over Nigel Farage's personal bank accounts.

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Nigel Farage gets apology from banking boss in Coutts row

The move comes after plans to make it more difficult for banks to close banking accounts.

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Virgin Money to shut a third of its UK bank branches

The firm said 96% of customers go into one of its banks less than once a month.

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India bans rice shipments to curb price rises

The country has struggling with a surge in food prices after bad weather damaged crops.

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Mobile roaming charges: Ofcom proposes new rules to curb fees

Ofcom says mobile networks would have to tell people when they are going to be charged.

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Mortgage rates fall for first time in two months

The Bank of England is not expected to raise interest rates as quickly after inflation slowed.

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Premier Foods will not raise prices for rest of year

The maker of Mr Kipling cakes says it believes recent input cost inflation is "past its peak".

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Fast grocery firms doomed by French dark store ban

Hampered by hostile new regulations, firms that promised instant grocery deliveries are leaving France.

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UK set to amend encrypted message scanning plans

Proposed new privacy safeguard for planned powers to scan encrypted messages for child abuse images.

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Rents rise at fastest rate for eight years

Costs for tenants have jumped again but house prices grew more slowly in May, figures show.

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Facebook-owner Meta exec Nick Clegg claims AI 'quite stupid'

Meta's president of global affairs Sir Nick Clegg has downplayed the risks of the current technology.

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UK inflation falls to lowest level in more than a year

The rate of price rises in the UK fell to 7.9% in June, down from 8.7% the previous month.

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Russia: Chechen agriculture minister to run seized Danone unit

Yakub Zakriev is a deputy prime minister and the agriculture minister of the Russian republic of Chechnya.

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Jaguar Land Rover-owner to build UK battery factory in Somerset

Jaguar Land Rover-owner, Tata, is going ahead with plans for a multi-billion-pound factory in Somerset.

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McDonald's sexual abuse claims 'deeply concerning' - PM spokesman

The comments comes after 100 current and recent workers tell the BBC about sexual assault, harassment and racism.

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VanMoof: E-bike firm goes bust after Covid boom

The brothers who founded the Dutch electric bike-maker said they were unable to save the firm.

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Banks warned over 'weak excuses' for savings rates

The financial regulator also says it will look closely at close to zero interest rates for loyal savers.

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Warning summer childcare nearly £1,000 per child

A British family will pay on average £943 for six weeks of holiday childcare for a school-age child, a charity has found.

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Swatch sues Malaysia over Pride watch seizures

The move comes after officials impounded 172 watches worth £10,700 from its rainbow-coloured Pride collection.

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Is the worst over for Sri Lanka's economic crisis?

A year after the start of the crisis, life looks normal in Colombo but is the country out of the woods?

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How brands hope to tempt you with videos on labels

Companies are using augmented reality labels on their products to share videos and animations.

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Apple iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,000 at auction

The rare first-edition, unopened 4GB model sold for almost 400 times its original value.

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Post Office criticised for holes in compensation schemes

The head of an inquiry into the scandal calls for action to stop compensation payments being delayed.

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China youth unemployment hits high as recovery falters

The jobless rate of 16 to 24 year olds in urban areas rose to 21.3% last month, official figures show.

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Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations

Under a new order, the Danone and Carslberg units have been put in "temporary management" of the state.

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Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.

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Train strikes: When are they and why are they taking place?

Aslef train drivers are refusing to work overtime, while members of the RMT will walk out later this week.

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Twitter loses nearly half ad revenue since Musk takeover

Elon Musk confirms the firm has a heavy debt load and income in June was not what had been expected.

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Call of Duty battle over after Sony deal with Microsoft

Sony agrees deal with tech giant to keep franchise on PlayStation as Activision buyout moves step closer.

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CPTPP trade deal will benefit UK if we use it, says Kemi Badenoch

The business secretary's comments come as she signs off a new deal with 11 Asia and Pacific nations.

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CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it?

It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.

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Mortgage rates: Six reasons why the pain isn't as bad as it could be

Mortgage rates are at a 15-year high, but there are reasons why the pain may not be as bad as it could be.

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Why McDonald's dropped tomatoes from Indian menus

A kilo of tomatoes now costs more than a litre of petrol in the country. Here's why.

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Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?

Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand.

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Extra energy bill scheme was 'staggering failure', says MP

The scheme to help people who missed out on last winter's energy subsidy should be reopened, a senior MP says.

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Rapid pace of price rises 'embedded', forecaster warns

Inflation is becoming entrenched, putting pressure on the public finances, the OBR says.

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Shops asked to halt mafia-themed Scotch whisky orders

Regulators find that a Polish firm's "Cosa Nostra" Scotch whisky product "glamorises" firearms.

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AI trend drives rise in students wanting to study computing

A record number of 18-year-olds are picking computer-based courses, the university admissions body UCAS says.

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The firms giving nature a stake in their businesses

Some companies are giving shares to environmental groups, or putting such advocates on their board.

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ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers

US regulators are asking the maker of ChatGPT about protections for privacy and reputational risk.

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Virgin Media investigated by Ofcom over contract cancelling issues

Ofcom says it will open an investigation after customers said it was too difficult to cancel services.

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GST: India's online game tax could kill a booming industry

The industry says it has been blindsided by the government's "catastrophic" tax decision.

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Microsoft: China accused of hacking US government emails

The US Secretary of Commerce was among those impacted by the breach, according to reports.

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Pakistan gets final approval for $3bn IMF bailout

The deal follows $2bn in financial support from Saudi Arabia for the crisis-hit nation.

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Elon Musk accused of owing £385m in Twitter redundancies

Elon Musk accused of failing to pay $500m in Twitter severance pay.

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Elon Musk announces new AI start-up

The new entity is called xAI, and employs several engineers that have worked at companies like OpenAI and Google.

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US inflation at slowest rate in more than two years

Inflation rose by 3% in the year to June but US interest rates are expected to rise again.

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The mega-strike that could take down Hollywood

Actors prepare to join writers on the picket lines, shutting down TV and film productions.

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Sunak: No decision yet on public sector pay rises

The prime minister says he would make the "responsible" decision to keep inflation under control.

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Royal Mail workers end long-running row over pay

The deal to end the dispute comes after 115,000 postal workers held 18 days of strikes last year.

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Nutmeg co-founder Nick Hungerford dies aged 43 months after setting up charity

Nick Hungerford was inspired by his young daughter to set up a charity to support bereaved children.

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Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard boosted by US judge

The Federal Trade Commission in the US had sought to block the proposed merger on competition grounds.

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Bank of America accused of opening credit cards without customer consent

Bank of America is ordered to pay $150m after an investigation by US regulators.

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US climate envoy John Kerry criticises big oil for backtracking

John Kerry says reversing pledges to cut fossil fuel investments is "unnecessary" and "dangerous".

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Chancellor to unveil pension fund reform aimed at boosting growth

Jeremy Hunt will announce plans for industry and to grow the economy at Mansion House on Monday night.

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Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week

Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch.

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Long Covid forces Harpenden businessman into early retirement

Prolonged brain fog means Marcus Whitehead has had to retire early from his high-powered city job.

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Thames Water investors agree to 750m injection

The water company, which is struggling under huge debts, is facing the threat of nationalisation.

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Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content.

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The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

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Hospitality sector 'anxious' over summer staffing

Some fear they will have to close or offer a reduced service when they should be at their busiest.

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Minister refuses to commit to following pay board advice

Review bodies are advising the government on pay rises for public sector workers such as doctors.

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Ofwat complacent over Thames Water affair - MP

A committee of MPs will quiz the watchdog on Wednesday over whether it has been "asleep at the wheel".

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Ford Fiesta fans on why they love their cars

As Ford announces the end of the Fiesta, keen fans sing its praises and mourn its loss.

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Families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims seek unlawful killing verdict

An inquest will be held for three UK passengers who died when a Boeing 737 Max airliner crashed in Ethiopia.

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US jobs growth weakest in more than two years

Employers add 209,000 jobs in June, a sign higher borrowing costs may be beginning to bite.

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Empire Cinemas collapses into administration

Six cinemas close in the chain immediately, with the loss of 150 jobs, say administrators.

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Yellen criticises Chinese curbs against US firms

The US Treasury Secretary said decoupling the world’s two largest economies would destabilise the global economy.

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Martin Lewis felt 'sick' seeing deepfake scam ad on Facebook

A fake advert circulating online features a computer-generated likeness of the money-saving expert.

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Strike action could hit summer holiday flights in Europe

A union for European air traffic controllers says it could strike in a row over staffing and pay.

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Californian winemakers are learning firefighting techniques

Winemakers in the Napa Valley are having to battle wildfires affecting vineyards and wineries.

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Peterborough: Ideal World shopping channel goes into administration

Administrators say most of its employees face redundancy after a slump in viewers.

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Mothers could have missed out on 1bn in state pension

Women will receive letters from the the UK's tax authority aimed at correcting state pension underpayments.

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Threads could cause real problems for Twitter

Meta's new app benefits from its billion-plus Instagram followers that give it a huge shot in the arm.

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Interest rate rigger wins right to appeal in UK

The appeal by Tom Hayes has the potential to overturn not only his own case but that of nine other traders.

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Currys boss: Smart speaker sales have fallen off a cliff

Sales of appliances and electronics fall as customers struggle with cost of living, retailer says.

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Gary Neville admits error in 400m Manchester development

The £400m St Michael's scheme in Manchester city centre includes a five-star hotel and luxury flats.

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Canada stops advertising with Facebook and Instagram in news row

It's the latest move over a new bill that will force tech giants to pay Canadian media for news content.

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Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?

The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.

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Risk of major disruption as UPS strike looms in US

"I'd like to strike just to teach them a lesson," says long-time UPS worker Antonio Rosario.

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Leicester City facing 880k fine for fixing replica kit prices

Regulators say the club's "anti-competitive" conduct may have led to fans paying higher prices.

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Bank account closures probe must be fast tracked

Treasury urges action after Nigel Farage complains his account is being closed because he is a politician.

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Music producer smashed his platinum discs - then rebuilt them

Record producer and label owner Sir Robin Millar talks about losing his sight and finding great music.

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E2E encryption: Should big tech be able to read people's messages?

Who will win in the years-long stalemate between governments and big tech around super-secure messaging?

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Unilever: Cornetto maker defends decision to stay in Russia

Unilever said exiting was "not straightforward" as its operations would be taken over if it abandoned them.

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Train firms plan mass closures of ticket offices

A consultation on the proposed closure of hundreds of offices in England is set to be announced on Wednesday.

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Thames Water needs 'substantial' sums of money

The water regulator said talks with investors to raise the necessary funds were continuing.

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Thames Water fined 3.3m over river sewage

The firm pumped millions of litres of sewage into rivers, turning them black and killing fish.

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Farage bank account shut for falling below wealth limit

Nigel Farage's account was not closed for political reasons but due to a lack of funds, the BBC has been told.

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Petrol stations accused of pocketing fuel duty cut

Treasury Select Committee chair claims retailers not customers benefitted from the tax cut.

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Clacton: The place where one in five has never had a job

What is it like to be out of work for three decades and then land employment?

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Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help

A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs.

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Virgin Media customers worry emails gone for good

Some have lost access to their inboxes, and the firm cannot say when it will be fixed.

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Companies refuse to hire 'unreliable' young workers

Interview no shows are among the reasons some firms are not hiring under 21 year olds, a chamber says.

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Wimbledon: Star call on championships to end Barclays sponsorship

Emma Thompson and Richard Curtis say the bank is "financing and profiting from climate chaos".

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India Twitter ruling sparks free speech debate

A court has fined Twitter $61,000 for not complying with a government order to take down tweets.

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Elon Musk: Tesla delivers record number of cars after price cuts

The electric car maker has lowered prices of vehicles in countries including the US, UK and China.

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Shipping faces showdown over greenhouse gasses

Global maritime industry faces a major decision on curbing carbon as pressure grows for a net-zero target.

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Energy prices might spike this winter - IEA boss

Governments may need to step in again and subsidise energy bills this winter says IEA boss.

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Twitter temporarily restricts tweets users can see Elon Musk announces

Elon Musk says verified accounts can read up to 10,000 posts a day while unverified ones are limited to 1,000.

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Water cremation: Co-op Funeralcare to be first UK company to offer resomation

The process, used in the US and Canada, will be available later this year through Co-op Funeralcare.

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New Tesco chairman appointed after former quits amid claims

Gerry Murphy is to replace John Allan as the chairman of the supermarket giant from September.

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Big Thames Water investor backs turnaround plans

One of the UK's largest pension funds is the first investor to come out and support Thames Water.

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Rail disruption warning due to six-day train drivers' overtime ban

Passengers are being advised to check services before they travel over the next few days.

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Shell still trading Russian gas despite pledge to stop

The firm is still shipping gas from Siberia despite its promise to withdraw from the Russian energy market.

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Hundreds of jobs at risk at Boots site in Nottingham

Owner Fareva says the effects of political unrest and Covid has had a negative impact on business.

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