A persistent shoplifter says stealing is easy and that police could do more to stop people like her.
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Saturday, September 30, 2023
Ban on single-use plastic cutlery comes into force bin England
Polystyrene cups and balloon sticks are also banned in England as part of efforts to cut waste.
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Winter warning as new energy price cap comes in
The annual energy bill for a typical household falls on Sunday but is high by historical standards.
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Friday, September 29, 2023
The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions
Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites.
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Train strikes set to cause travel disruption
Aslef union members will walk out in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.
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US car workers strike escalates as it enters third week
The United Auto Workers union said 7,000 more members would walk out.
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Severn Trent to 'spend billions' upgrading its network
The water supplier has said the overhaul will target leaks and spills while creating thousands of jobs.
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Energy bills forecast to rise in January to £1,996
Analysts at Cornwall Insight say higher wholesale energy prices will drive bills up by £73 a year.
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UK facing permanent higher taxes, IFS think tank says
A study says taxes will reach 37% of national income by next election - the highest since 1948.
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UK economy grew faster than estimated since Covid
New figures show the economy has grown by 1.8% since the start of the pandemic, outpacing France and Germany.
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed
A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles.
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Fortnite maker Epic Games cutting 16% of workforce
The company says it is shedding the staff because it's spending "way more" than it earns
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UAW strike: Why are US car workers walking out?
Nearly 13,000 workers for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis have gone on a historic, co-ordinated strike.
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Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%
The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held.
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Rishi Sunak repeatedly dodges questions over future of HS2 rail
Speculation is mounting the government could delay or scrap the second leg of the line to Manchester.
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Evergrande: China property giant suspends shares amid reports of detained leaders
The stricken Chinese property giant suspends trading as reports emerge of its chairman being taken.
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Blackouts less likely this winter says National Grid
Supply is more secure this year suggesting less pressure on the network, the electricity system operator says.
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ChatGPT can now access up to date information
The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more.
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Meta announces AI chatbots with 'personality'
At Meta's first in-person event since before the pandemic, Mark Zuckerberg announced his AI plans.
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Rosebank oil field: Will it mean cheaper energy bills?
Regulators have approved the development of a controversial oil field in the North Sea.
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H&M admits it needs to improve sizing consistency
The retailer admits sizing needs to be more consistent after its new returns fee sparks a backlash.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Disinformation most active on X, formerly known as Twitter, EU says
A European Commission report says the network has the most disinformation of six large social networks.
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Two French supermarkets to sell fuel at cost price
Carrefour and E.Leclerc are holding down the price of petrol and diesel to help people cope with inflation.
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Reddit to begin paying people for popular posts
The social media site will split revenue with contributors who are awarded "gold" by other users.
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Iceland boss retracts HIV needle staff attack claim
Richard Walker says sorry for alleging shop workers contracted HIV from assaults with infected needles.
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Galaxy chocolate bar size shrinks but price rises
Mars says making the bar smaller was "necessary" because of higher costs such as raw materials.
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HS2: Scrapping Manchester link would be very stupid, says ex-rail chief
Former Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects.
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Monday, September 25, 2023
Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate
With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up.
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Train and Tube strikes: When is September and October action happening?
Train drivers are set to strike again, and London Underground staff are also taking action.
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Nissan to go all-electric by 2030 despite petrol ban delay
The carmaker moves ahead with its plan despite delays to the UK's ban on new petrol and diesel cars.
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HS2: What is the route and why could part of it be cancelled?
The high-speed railway between London, the Midlands and North of England could be scaled back.
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Sunday, September 24, 2023
Richest oil states should pay climate tax, says Gordon Brown
The former Labour PM wants the wealthiest oil producers to help poorer nations tackle climate change.
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State-owned British Business Bank makes £147m annual loss
The bank says wider economic problems led to a drop in the valuation of businesses it has invested in.
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The shadowy Chinese firm that owns chunks of Cambodia
It secured a deal to control a fifth of Cambodia's coastline - 15 years on, it has barely got started.
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NME: The high-end magazines making a vinyl-style comeback
The once-mass market UK music bible NME returns as a premium product with scarcity as a selling point.
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CBI: Scandal-hit organisation secures emergency funding
The business group has secured emergency funding from banks after a series of misconduct allegations.
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Locally controlled buses return to Greater Manchester after 37 years
Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham hails the "coming-of-age moment" for English devolution.
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HS2: 'Crazy' not to review project due to soaring costs - Shapps
Grant Shapps cites Ukraine war costs and a spike in inflation as reasons to weigh up the rail project.
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Saturday, September 23, 2023
How to save money even when the budget is tight
The interest paid on savings is better than anything seen for years, so how can you save when bills are rising?
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Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce
The group set up to drive home insulation and boiler upgrades is a casualty of the PM's green rethink.
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Friday, September 22, 2023
MPs call for energy bill help to stave off winter crisis
Urgent action is needed to help households cope with higher bills, MPs say.
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HS2: Johnson warns against 'mutilated' version of HS2
The former PM airs concerns as firms seek clarity over the government's commitment to the rail link.
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Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation.
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UAW strike expands to dozens of sites at GM and Stellantis
The UAW says new walkouts will hit 38 parts distribution centres across the US.
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Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year
Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra.
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Hope for mortgage rate cuts after Bank of England decision
Brokers predict there could be falls in the cost of mortgages after a string of interest rate rises ends.
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Chevron and unions agree to end Western Australia gas strikes
The dispute triggered volatile trading on energy markets over concerns it could hit global gas supplies.
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Warning cost-of-living payments fail to last
The UK's biggest food bank provider says the payments provide only temporary respite before demand returns.
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Who is Rupert Murdoch?
Revered and feared, the tycoon has built a global media empire on four continents.
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Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman
The media mogul says he is stepping down as Fox and News Corp chairman, with son Lachlan to head both.
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Interest rates: How the Bank of England's decision affects you and your money
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, bringing a run of 14 consecutive rises to an end.
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H&M says free to return online purchases in store
But shoppers who send items back to the firm's warehouse will still face a £1.99 charge.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Bankrupted Post Office Horizon victim demands answers after 17 years
An ongoing inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal examines the case of Lee Castleton.
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Less rentals homes due to energy policy uncertainty
Landlords say the uncertain directions of travel from the government is impacting investment choices
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Fed holds interest rates steady - for now
The US central bank signals it could raise its key interest rate again this year
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UK interest rate rise bets slashed after inflation fall
Interest rates were widely expected to rise to 5.5%, but half of investors now think they may not change.
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Parents in US offered refunds for Fortnite purchases
Parents in the US whose children made unintended in-game purchases will be offered $245m (£198m) in refunds.
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Warning petrol ban delay could stop people buying electric cars
Plans to push back the ban on new petrol and diesel cars could delay shift to electric, the SMMT says.
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Government row with Facebook over private messages
The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages.
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UAW strike: Why are US car workers walking out?
Nearly 13,000 workers for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis have gone on an historic, co-ordinated strike.
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Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry given new contracts
The rail operators have been awarded the long-term contract renewals by the Department for Transport.
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UK inflation set to be highest of advanced economies
Prices will rise faster in the UK than in any other G7 economy this year, a forecast suggests.
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H&M starts charging shoppers for online returns
Customers must now pay £1.99 when they return items either in store or online, although members are exempt.
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Johnny Kitagawa: Japan firms cut ties with scandal-hit talent agency
Nissan and Asahi are among the companies that say they will not renew contracts with Johnny and Associates.
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Elon Musk: Social media platform X could go behind paywall
The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system".
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New tax divides India's booming computer games sector
The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games.
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IMF pledges to stay in 'our lane' on climate
The US, a major backer of the IMF, has been pushing to refine the mission of the global lender.
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Post Office: Horizon scandal victims offered £600,000 compensation
The sum is for postmasters whose wrongful convictions for theft and false accounting have now been overturned.
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Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says
The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire.
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
Brexit: Labour will seek re-write of deal, Starmer says
The agreement is due for review in 2025, which the Labour leader says is a key moment to reset relations.
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Liz Truss urges PM to cut taxes and benefit increases
The ex-PM will also use a speech to defend polices she tried to enact during her short time in office.
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China police detain staff at Evergrande wealth unit
Investors have been called on to report any cases of suspected fraud in the ongoing investigation.
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Ryanair and family locked in £165 check-in row
Damian Lloyd says his family had checked in for a flight in advance but Ryanair says they had "unchecked" themselves.
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No final HS2 decision until revised costs known, say Labour
Shadow minister Pat McFadden says its policy on high speed rail will be set out in the party's manifesto.
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Shein in talks to buy Missguided from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group
Retail group Frasers is looking to sell the online clothing brand to the global fast fashion giant.
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Port Talbot: Tata Steel would have left UK without aid - Welsh secretary
A £500m UK government pledge saved Port Talbot's steelworks from closure, Welsh secretary says.
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UAW strike: Biden says striking car workers deserve 'fair share'
The president urges Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to "go further" to meet the union demands.
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First grain ships arrive in Ukraine using new route
Officials say the vessels will deliver 200,000 tonnes of wheat to world markets.
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Marks & Spencer scraps plastic for paper bags
Marks & Spencer said the move should cut plastics use.
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Gatwick: EasyJet boss criticises air traffic control over delays
Johan Lundgren's comments come after a shortage of air traffic controllers caused delays at Gatwick.
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TikTok fined €345m over children's data privacy
The complaint concerned how the social media app handled children's data in 2020.
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Port Talbot steelworkers await job news
Tata Steel's negotiations for funding for greener steel could cost Port Talbot up to 3,000 jobs.
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
AI and sound - helping firms build their own 'sonic identity'
Artificial intelligence is assisting companies in developing their own signature sounds.
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Chick-fil-A to try again in UK four years after LGBT backlash
The US fast food chain closed its initial store in 2019 following protests by campaigners.
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HS2: Government refuses to guarantee Manchester branch
The prime minister and chancellor are said to have concerns over spiralling costs and delays.
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Deloitte: Belfast jobs at risk as firm to make redundancies
Jobs will be lost in Belfast as the firm plans to cut 3% of its 27,000-person UK workforce.
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France's Carrefour puts up 'shrinkflation' warning signs
Carrefour is telling its customers which products are smaller than they used to be.
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French iPhone 12 warning: European regulators examine alert on radiation levels
European regulators assess possible health risks after France's decision to temporarily halt sales.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Cash payments rise for first time in 10 years
Payments made with notes and coins rose as the cost of living started to bite, but debit card use was higher.
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Wilko brand set to be bought by The Range in £5m deal
The Range will own the Wilko brand and website and could choose to sell some of its products in its shops.
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Patisserie Valerie: Four face fraud charges over collapse
The Serious Fraud Office said the collapse of the chain in 2019 led to "devastating" job losses.
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US inflation pressures stubborn as fuel prices rise
The US inflation rate was 3.7% over the 12 months to August, up from 3.2% in July.
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Major jobs announcement kicks off investment conference
The 1,000 new jobs at professional services firm EY will be based in Belfast and in the north west.
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France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels
Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Triple lock: State pension could go up less than expected next year
The government is not saying which figure will be used to calculate a rise under the triple lock.
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Derby Alstom train factory jobs fear as orders dry up
Concerns are raised that thousands of jobs may be under threat at Alstom's Derby plant.
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MGM Resorts: Slot machines go down in cyber-attack on firm
Customers also report problems with payments and check-in as IT systems go down at MGM Resorts' hotels.
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UK pub chain Stonegate Group to charge more at peak hours
Stonegate, which owns Slug & Lettuce and Yates's bars, will add about 20p to a pint during busy periods.
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Pensions: Women get 35% less than men due to care responsibilities
Taking time off or working part-time means less money can be saved in pensions for retirement.
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Triple lock means state pension set to rise by 8.5% in April
It will be the second significant rise in the state pension in two years, but could pull more into paying tax.
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Pay growth catches up with price rises
Regular pay rose by 7.8% in May to July compared with the same period last year, official figures show.
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Monday, September 11, 2023
Twinkies maker Hostess bought by food giant Smucker for $5.6bn
Fruit preserves and peanut butter giant JM Smucker is buying the producer of Donettes and Ho Hos.
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First Wilko store closures begin on Tuesday
Some 24 of the chain's shops will shut after it failed to find a buyer, with hundreds more to close.
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Google monopoly trial: Is the US losing the fight against Big Tech?
A landmark trial against Google will be a key test of whether the US can rein in the industry.
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Can new Apple iPhone 15 thunder without lightning?
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 later on today without its traditional lightning cable charger.
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Stopping the scammers who target online jobseekers
Fraudsters are using fake job ads to try to get people to give them money or their personal data.
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Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich
The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties.
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What went wrong at Wilko?
The beloved discount retailer was founded in 1930 but now all 400 stores are set to close within weeks.
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Wilko rescue deal fails sparking huge job loss fears
Canadian billionaire Doug Putman's rescue efforts were dashed by rising costs and a complicated deal.
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BMW investment secures future of Mini factories
BMW expected to invest £600m in preparing its Oxfordshire plant to build the next generation of electric cars.
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Farmers 'struggling' to recruit harvest workers
Tessa Elliot says "potatoes aren't going to be on the table" if seasonal workers are not found.
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Sunday, September 10, 2023
UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC
The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.
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Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels
Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task.
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Saturday, September 9, 2023
Stopping the scammers who target online jobseekers
Fraudsters are using fake job ads to try to get people to give them money or their personal data.
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Friday, September 8, 2023
Heathrow and Gatwick airports have Raac on sites
Heathrow has means to keep it safe, while Gatwick has found no cause for concern.
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Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5
The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm.
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State pension and triple lock: What is it worth and when do you get it?
Figures being published will be critical to setting the annual increase in the state pension.
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One Chip Challenge: Amazon and eBay pull spicy tortilla from UK shop
The novelty spicy tortilla has been recalled in the US after it was linked to the death of a teenager.
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Thodex cryptocurrency boss jailed for 11,196 years in Turkey for fraud
Faruk Fatih Ozer was found guilty of defrauding millions of dollars from investors in his collapsed Thodex platform.
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Offshore wind auction fails to attract any bids
There will be no new offshore wind projects after firms said the price for electricity was too low.
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports
The technology giant's stock market valuation has fallen by almost $200bn in the last two days.
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Fourth FTX executive Ryan Salame pleads guilty
The pleading comes ahead of the October trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
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How AI may be a powerful tool in treating male infertility
Fertility experts are now using artificial intelligence to help find sperm in medical samples.
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Vet prices: 'I spent £12,000 on my pug'
Pet owners reveal how much their vet bills set them back, as a review of the industry is launched.
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Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary hit with cream pies by climate protesters
Michael O'Leary declared the cream pies delicious after wiping himself down in Brussels.
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Heating on prescription trial suggests fewer NHS visits
A trial by a UK university suggests patients prescribed free heating were hospitalised less often.
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Bank of England boss says interest rates close to peak
Andrew Bailey tells ministers rates may be reaching a peak, but adds that they may still rise.
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Deezer and Universal to launch 'artist-centric' streaming model
The new streaming model will generate bigger royalties for artists that people choose to listen to.
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Students cut back on food as cost of living soars
Some had to skip meals, take on debt or dip into savings last year as costs soared, research shows.
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Wilko shops set to close next week named
Staff being made redundant were told of the news this morning, with shops closing next week.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies
Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries and cultures.
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Saturday letter delivery rules could be relaxed
Ofcom is looking at how the Universal Service might need to evolve to meet customers' needs.
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One in 12 jobs to go at collapsed retailer Wilko
Administrators say more than 1,300 staff will be made redundant as hopes of a wider rescue deal fade.
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Arm Holdings: Chip giant hopes for market value of more than $50bn
The UK-based firm is courting investors as its listing in the US looks to be the biggest of the year.
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Champneys founder Dorothy Purdew dies aged 91
Born to a working class family, Ms Purdew launched one of the UK's most successful spa chains.
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TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears
There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data.
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Schools struggle over RAAC crumbling concrete measures
A governor tells the BBC her school is struggling to find engineers to provide remedial work.
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Wilko rival B&M saves up to 51 stores from closure
B&M has struck a deal to take on dozens of Wilko's 400 shops after it collapsed into administration.
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Monday, September 4, 2023
Are spending cuts to blame for the schools concrete crisis?
Capital spending on education has been squeezed since 2010 as money has been redirected to healthcare.
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New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024.
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Barbie overtakes Super Mario Bros to be 2023's biggest box office hit
Margot Robbie's hit movie becomes the year's most successful film at box offices around the world.
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Airlines could face crackdown on hidden fees
Consumers should have accurate information upfront before making a purchase, the government says.
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Asda owners probed over action to curb price rises
MPs ask Asda's co-owner, Mohsin Issa, whether issues over its finances are preventing more being done.
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Country Garden: Property shares jump on debt reprieve
The Chinese developer reportedly secured an extension to a key debt payment deadline at the weekend.
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Sunday, September 3, 2023
Rail disruption: Train cancellations as high as 13% in 2023
One station, managed by TransPennine Express, has had 13% of its trains cancelled.
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Five ways to save money on your packed lunch
The lunchbox is back after the summer holidays so here are some top tips on making savings at lunchtime.
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Saturday, September 2, 2023
Tesco staff offered body cameras over crime fears
It follows similar moves by other retailers and daily incidents rising from 450 a day, up to 850.
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Friday, September 1, 2023
Will post-Brexit food checks ever happen?
The UK government this week delayed changes to arrangements for EU food imports for the fifth time.
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Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods owner dies at 94
The high-profile Egyptian businessman lost his son Dodi in the car crash that killed Princess Diana.
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UK economy makes stronger recovery during Covid
Revised official figures reveal that the UK grew at the end of 2021 rather than shrinking.
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Octopus to buy Shell's household energy firm
About 1.4 million households will see their accounts switched to a new provider.
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X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent.
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House prices see biggest yearly decline since 2009
Nationwide says higher borrowing costs have led to a slowdown in activity in the housing market.
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