The EU says Facebook and Instagram have not done enough to combat "malicious actors'" political ads.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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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Monday, April 29, 2024
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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Sunday, April 28, 2024
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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Saturday, April 27, 2024
'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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Friday, April 26, 2024
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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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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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Monday, April 22, 2024
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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Sunday, April 21, 2024
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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Saturday, April 20, 2024
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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Friday, April 19, 2024
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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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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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Monday, April 15, 2024
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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Sunday, April 14, 2024
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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Saturday, April 13, 2024
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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Friday, April 12, 2024
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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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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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Monday, April 8, 2024
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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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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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Friday, April 5, 2024
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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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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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Monday, April 1, 2024
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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