Christmas getaway: Tips to avoid disruption
Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:01:54 GMT
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Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly
Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:52:31 GMT
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Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry
People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:02:26 GMT
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Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service
It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:35:07 GMT
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How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?
Government plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:01:31 GMT
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Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures
VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:40:32 GMT
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Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says
It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:01:07 GMT
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Government borrowing at three-year low for November
Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:38:37 GMT
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Worst major train stations for cancellations named
The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT
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Romance scammer duped £17k from me with deepfakes
Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:19:17 GMT
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Post Office spent £132m defending itself at inquiry
The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:06:47 GMT
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Interest rates held as Bank says economy doing worse
The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:48:34 GMT
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N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report
Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:26:10 GMT
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Amazon hit by 'strike' during holiday season scramble
One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:59:23 GMT
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Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin
Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:47:12 GMT
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How much will my water bill rise by?
Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:04:18 GMT
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Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year
The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:30:18 GMT
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When will interest rates fall?
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:38:45 GMT
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Harland & Wolff saved by deal with Spanish firm
Spain's state-owned shipbuilder confirms it is buying Harland & Wolff, best known for the Titanic.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:57:44 GMT
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Treasury minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe
Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:15:51 GMT
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Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?
The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:29:48 GMT
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World's first Bitcoin nation scales back crypto dream
El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:55:13 GMT
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Stocks slide as US central bank signals slower pace of rate cuts
The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:43:20 GMT
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Hampshire water outage likely to last until weekend
Some 58,000 properties have been affected by an outage after a fault at a water supply works.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:15:37 GMT
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Hundreds of driving examiners to be recruited to cut wait times
The government says there is a "huge" backlog for tests, with instructors branding the system a "nightmare".
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:51:18 GMT
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US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential ban
The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:44:28 GMT
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UK inflation – will prices keep rising?
Inflation has hit its highest level for eight months, will prices continue to rise at a faster rate?
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:51:28 GMT
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AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:05:06 GMT
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The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar
The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:07:49 GMT
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In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers
Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:01:22 GMT
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Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift
The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:03:09 GMT
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What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?
Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:14 GMT
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Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump
Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:16:30 GMT
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Is AI any good at choosing gifts?
With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:02:06 GMT
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Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work
Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:37:32 GMT
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Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?
Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:15:18 GMT
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Why is vintage audio equipment booming?
Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:01:31 GMT
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Why are doctors wary of wearables?
Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:36:30 GMT