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'I'm a single mum on £41,000 and limit my weekly shop to £40.' What do you want from the Budget?
People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.
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Anthropic will take your money — but not your advice
Dario Amodei and his cofounders will be happy to sell you shares in their AI giant. But you won't get a voice in the way they run their company.
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Interest rates unlikely to reach 4.75% by next summer, say City economists
Experts say Bank of England unlikely to increase rates by full percentage point – and could lower them by end of 2027Financial markets are wrong to predict the Bank of England will raise UK interest rates by a full percentage point or more by next summer, City economists…
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Healey’s first budget to include big devolution package to boost growth
Chancellor will build on Burnham’s promise that local leaders in England will no longer have to ‘come cap in hand to Westminster’Andy Burnham has promised that local leaders in England will no longer have to come “cap in hand to Westminster” ahead of a fresh drive to devolve…
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I'm 38 and feel like my life is speeding up. My 61-year-old husband wants to slow down.
Raising two young children has made me realize how much our 23-year age difference affects our lives.
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UK government to make unprecedented intervention in setting of water bills
Exclusive: Angela Eagle tells utility bosses next price review ‘must focus on value for money for customers’Ministers will make an unprecedented intervention in water bills and how companies prioritise investment, directing bosses to bring down costs and stop leaks and sewage…
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Tax online sales more heavily to save high streets, Burnham urged
Exclusive: British Chambers of Commerce president calls for overhaul of business rates and greater powers for local leadersHow Middleton’s revival could inspire struggling townsWhat makes a good town? Here are five key ingredientsAndy Burnham has been urged by one of his most…
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3 years after releasing "Flowers," Miley Cyrus sang new lyrics at the Hollywood Bowl. Here are the song's rumored Liam Hemsworth references.
During her sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl in October, Miley Cyrus changed the lyrics of an integral part of her hit song, "Flowers."
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Microsoft pulls out of UK's largest AI data centre
Tech firm Nscale says it is still committed to building the site in Essex.
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Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
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Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
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Royal Mail losing 400 postal workers a week, says union
The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in, that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.
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UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027
The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
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Developing nations face triple shock from energy crisis, El Niño and borrowing costs, UN warns
UN’s development arm calls for urgent action as crises could ‘throw tens if not hundreds of millions back into poverty’Developing countries face a triple shock from the energy crisis, El Niño and surging borrowing costs and need urgent support from the international community…
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Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
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An NYU professor says OpenAI's mass release of math papers wiped out early-career researchers' projects
OpenAI's release of hundreds of AI-generated math papers raised questions over its training data and what it would do to the academic norms in math.
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Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.
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My girlfriend and I share an apartment with another couple. We've had to set boundaries, but splitting costs makes it worth it.
My girlfriend and I share an apartment with another couple to save money. Setting boundaries and creating alone time make it work.
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BT to buy broadband supplier TalkTalk in £400m rescue deal, saving 900 jobs
Virgin Media O2 complains of ‘stitch-up’ over rival provider, which has 1.5m customersBusiness live – latest updatesBT has agreed to buy the broadband supplier TalkTalk out of administration in a £400m rescue deal that will save 900 jobs.The company said it had struck a deal to…
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Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
Union says staff left with no choice but industrial action after breakdown in pay talks with Texas oil firm ApacheA looming strike by oil workers in the North Sea could “severely disrupt” UK fuel supplies, the Unite union has said, adding that staff were left with no choice…
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‘The violence is off the scale’: staff and passengers at risk as assaults on UK trains soar to record high
Cases of abuse, spitting, head-butting and sexual harassment, have spiked as transport police numbers have dwindledWhen a train was halted outside Exeter St Davids station on Monday, rail staff leapt to one conclusion: there had been a violent incident on board.“Someone will…
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G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat
The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
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I reviewed luxury hotels for nearly a decade. Becoming a mom changed what I look for.
Traveling with a baby changed my definition of five-star hospitality. Now that I'm a parent, personalized service matters more than fancy amenities.
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G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
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Tesla rolled out a 'drive away' feature it hopes ‘you never need’
Tesla released a software update called "Emergency Drive Away" that would allow the vehicle to shift into drive while plugged into a Supercharger.
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I live and work in Antarctica at 60 years old. From early wakeups to nightclubs, here's what a typical day is like.
After a layoff in tech, I now work a seasonal gig in Antarctica. It's unlike any job I've had before, and the social life here is even better.
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Vape prices to rise as new tax takes effect
Vaping is about to becoming more expensive due to a new tax on products.
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Burnham gambles on radical progressive plan to help Britain ‘rise again’
PM accepts some of his plan could be difficult and admits he ‘may pay a political price’Analysis: PM’s promises will take time to come goodKey takeaways from Burnham’s conference speechAndy Burnham has staked his future on a gamble that the public will back radical progressive…
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UK mortgage demand drops to 32-month low as Iran war drives up borrowing costs
Average five-year fixed mortgage interest rate has hit 5.94%, its highest since October 2023, says MoneyfactsBusiness live – latest updatesDemand for UK mortgages slumped to a 32-month low in August as buyers were deterred by rising costs linked to the war in Iran.Just 54,918…
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Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.
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Three-quarters of UK’s popular plug-in hybrid cars unable to use rapid chargers
Only 26% of PHEVs sold across top 20 models can use chargers with power of 50kW or more, analysis findsThree-quarters of the 20 top-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the UK cannot use rapid chargers, research has found, amid concerns that many are essentially…
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UK interest rate rise ‘increasingly likely’ with high energy prices; inflation fears hit bonds – business live
BoE deputy governor cites risks from energy prices, as US 30-year bond yields hits highest since 2004Newsflash: A Bank of England deputy governor is warning that interest rates will be raised, if necessary, to combat the risk of persistent inflationary pressures from higher oil…
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'Proteinflation': Meet the people paying up to £100 for a bag of protein
Consumers are feeling the squeeze from the rising price of protein.
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Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI
Stock in major firms such as Microsoft, Nvidia and SpaceX was bought and sold on behalf of the US president.
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Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
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Oil falls below $100 a barrel; UK government borrowing paints ‘dismal picture’ as bond vigilantes assemble – as it happened
The rising cost of servicing the UK national debt pushed up borrowing last month, while oil is dropping, and M&G holds Bond Vigilantes Forum in LondonHow much ‘headroom’ might John Healey still have to keep within the government’s fiscal rules?That’s the question dogging…
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Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.
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Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
Airlines are angry about the delays, with EasyJet saying the latest incident "once again calls into question the resilience" of the system.
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I felt confident in my appearance and how I dressed. Then, I moved to Japan.
Moving to Japan has made me question how I dress and present myself. Sometimes I feel like I don't belong because of my body and appearance.
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Meta launches legal challenge against UK media regulator over Online Safety Act
Action against Ofcom comes as social media companies are being accused of using courts to slow down implementationMeta has launched a fresh legal challenge against Britain’s media regulator in the latest of a slew of actions by social media companies who are accused of using the…
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UK air traffic control chaos that cancelled more than 2,000 flights caused by software defect, report finds – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK airport disruption: what are your rights if you have been affected?Britons are increasingly worried about the climate emergency, and job security.New data from the Office for National Statistics shows:The proportion of…
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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
Trump urges lower rates after central bank agrees increase by quarter-percentage point to range of 3.75% to 4%The US Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2023 as the central bank continues to fight to tamp down inflation.The Fed’s…
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Mark Zuckerberg says AI labs can slow down on their own when safety demands it
Mark Zuckerberg said AI labs can slow development independently and that market pressure will reward companies that prioritize alignment.
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Petrol and diesel prices hit highest since 2022
The cost of filling up a vehicle has rebounded, according to the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.
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Gloomy forecast for tenants as rent rises set to speed up
The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, according to property website Zoopla.
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US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets
Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.
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Dario Amodei says OpenAI's Hugging Face hack helped convince him AI needs to slow down
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in a new essay on Saturday that he's 'become convinced' in recent months that AI development needs to slow down.
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Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".
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Air traffic control boss given a week to report after UK flight chaos causes 2,000 cancellations
Government remains confident in under-pressure Martin Rolfe but transport secretary believes glitch was avoidableHow have you been affected by UK air traffic disruption?The head of the air traffic control provider Nats has been given a week to report back on the reasons for a…
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It took OpenAI's agents 130 billion tokens to crack a 90-year-old math problem
OpenAI wanted to see if its agents could solve a long unsettled math problem. After gobbling billions of tokens, it found a solution.
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Jaguar Land Rover confirms plan to cut 4,000 jobs over two years
Decision by carmaker, which is battling Trump tariffs and fallout from cyber-attack, labelled a ‘body blow for workers’Nils Pratley: Jonathan Reynolds is right, Jaguar Land Rover doesn’t warrant use of public moneyJaguar Land Rover has announced thousands of job cuts in a “body…
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Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises
The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.
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Thousands of jobs to be cut at Jaguar Land Rover after slump in profits
As many as 4,000 positions could go over two years after cyber-attack and US tariffs take tollThousands of workers at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will be offered redundancies after Britain’s largest car manufacturer had its revenues slashed by falling sales, a cyber-attack and…
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Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says
Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.
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OpenAI's ad for its latest model looks straight out of the movie 'WALL-E' — and people have thoughts
OpenAI's Astra model can order food, list items on eBay, and create games. Its demo has some users comparing the AI to the dystopian world of "WALL-E."
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Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
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Good Good's CEO and president are out after ad debacle: Read the memo
Good Good's CEO and president are out in the latest twist at the beleaguered YouTube golf collective. Read a memo seen by Business Insider.
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Fund defence spending from tax rise on middle earners, thinktank tells Healey
Resolution Foundation argues that UK’s internationally low ‘tax wedge’ must rise to pay for defence ambitionsThe chancellor, John Healey, must be prepared to raise taxes for middle earners if he wants to fund significantly higher defence spending, the Resolution Foundation…
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UK long-term borrowing costs could halve chancellor’s budget headroom
Yield on 30-year gilts highest since 1998 as rout triggered by global factors underlines tricky backdrop John Healey facesBusiness live – latest updatesThe chancellor’s headroom against Labour’s fiscal rules could be almost halved at his first budget if the current global bond…
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Anthropic tightens security on its training environment after Claude agents went rogue 3 times
Anthropic tightened its AI security and paused some programs after Claude models accessed three organizations' systems without permission in April.
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I left New York and a six-figure job to move back to India. H-1B restrictions made it easier to walk away.
Disha Lamba, who left her job at CVS Health in New York to move back to India, felt like she was giving up a lot when she left the US.
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Trump hails 'historic' deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
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Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
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US Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh warns there will be ‘work to do’ unless high inflation eases – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate movesIn the metals market, supply fears have pushed the zinc price up to a four-year high.Zinc, which is used to galvanise steel, hit $3,955 a metric tonne this morning, its…
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Nvidia has been in talks to acquire Hugging Face for more than $13 billion
Nvidia has held talks to acquire Hugging Face for more than $13 billion as the chip giant expands its AI dealmaking.
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Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.
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Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high
Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.
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US Treasury’s Scott Bessent ‘will lose’ battle with bond markets, former mentor warns
Trump ally should cut budget deficit rather than try to suppress bond yields, says billionaire Stanley DruckenmillerScott Bessent’s attempt to calm the bond markets and push down America’s cost of borrowing have attracted a rebuke from the US Treasury secretary’s former…
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‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war
PM Mark Carney says ‘we got attacked’ as tariffs come into force on items from hockey sticks to tongue depressorsThe lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futileDonald Trump has hit back at Canada after a breakdown in negotiations plunged the…
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Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says
Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.
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Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs
The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.
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Bashing AI data centers makes its way into brand marketing with new Jason Kelce ad
Brands are capitalizing on the AI data center hate. Just look at the new ad starring Jason Kelce for Garage Beer and Liquid Death.
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UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Government assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decadeGreat Britain risks running out of gas in the 2030s despite its growing clean energy sources, unless ministers take “unprecedented” action to guard against a future gas…
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Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
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Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges and admits to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO: 'I knew what I was doing'
Luigi Mangione is facing the possibility of life in federal prison for stalking charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Claude's watermarking poses the question: Are you willing to proudly own that you write with AI?
The rise of AI watermarking makes me wonder: aside from students and creative writers, how much do people care if their AI use is outed?
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Chinese EV sales surge to new high in Europe putting tariffs under scrutiny
Imports this year now account for 14% of the market amid claims vehicles are being dumped in the EU and UKChinese electric car sales have risen across Europe to a record high driven by strong demand and low tariffs in the UK and a surge in buyers in Italy.Against a backdrop of…
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AI was meant to replace software developers. It's creating more instead.
AI was supposed to kill developer jobs. Atlassian's latest results suggest it's creating more software builders, not fewer.
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How 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters
The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.
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Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.
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Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamourising smoking'
The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.
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Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
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Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
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Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up
The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.
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Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?
Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.
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Water supply failure leaves Gatwick without working toilets
Airport’s bars and restaurants also unable to serve drinks to passengers because of lack of running waterA water supply failure at Gatwick has left passengers without access to working toilets or bars and restaurants.Passengers posted online that they were unable to get hot…
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Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants
After Google fined €890m by EU, US president said Brussels was ‘robbing’ American companies and taxpayersWhat to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countriesDonald Trump has threatened the European Union with additional and “substantial” tariffs after Brussels…
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Segro board U-turns on £14bn takeover bid by US rival Prologis
UK warehouse landlord says board unanimous in recommendation to accept ‘best and final offer’ The board of the UK warehouse landlord Segro has U-turned and said it would be willing to accept a £14bn takeover by Segro’s bigger US rival, Prologis, in a deal that would be one of…
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Oil price rises above $95 mark as Middle East conflict escalates
Global supply disrupted by US-Iran aggression in strait of Hormuz and Houthi threats in Bab el-MandebMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of oil has breached the $95 a barrel mark for the first time in six weeks as the escalating Middle…
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Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check
Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.
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Andy Burnham considers radical shake-up to cut energy bills
Labour leader examining proposals to overhaul gas standing charges and make heat pumps cheaper to run than boilersAndy Burnham is considering radical plans that could cut household energy bills by £130 a year and make running a heat pump cheaper than a gas boiler.In his speech…
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The mayor of SF has a message for AV companies: 'Prove it before you deploy it'
The SF mayor sent a letter to state regulators asking that AV companies stop "relying on live events to test unproven operational capabilities."
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South East Water warns over survival as funds dry up
Supplier to 2.4m customers says it doesn’t have enough money to last beyond July 2027 South East Water has warned there is “material uncertainty” over its survival, after a disastrous year in which the lossmaking company paid millions of pounds in fines and its chief executive…
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The oldest bar in every state
Some of the nation's oldest bars, taverns, and saloons date before the US even declared independence. See each state's oldest bar.
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Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram
The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
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Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham
Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.
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Chamath Palihapitiya says CFOs could be in for a tokenmaxxing shock during company earnings
AI spending ballooned as companies pushed workers to use more tokens. Chamath Palihapitiya says CFOs may soon feel the hangover.
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Flock is falling out of favor with police departments
LAPD will not renewed its agreement with Flock Safety, citing concerns over "civil liberty" and a lack of clarity over terms regarding privacy.
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AI is rewriting the Big Tech org chart. See which roles are getting hit the most.
AI is reshaping Big Tech hiring. Engineers now make up a larger share of hires as design, product, and marketing roles shrink.
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AI-enabled cheating is forcing some schools to go analog
University of Chicago Law School has announced a laptop ban to foster independent thinking amid AI's rise in legal education and practice.
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Ryanair passenger almost sucked out of shattered window during flight
Serbian man reportedly saved by wife hanging on to his legs after window shattered on journey from GreeceA passenger on a Ryanair flight was reportedly almost sucked out of a window after it shattered in mid-air during a journey from Greece.The man was said to have been lifted…
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Here are the tech leaders and ultrawealthy descending on rural Idaho as billionaire summer camp begins
Billionaires and tech leaders, including David Zaslav and Bob Iger, meet in Sun Valley for the annual Allen & Co conference.
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Great Britain’s grid operator issues fresh warning over power supplies in heatwave
Neso asks for extra supplies from electricity generators to cope with added demand on Thursday nightGreat Britain’s energy system operator has warned that “extreme temperatures” could hit power supplies on Thursday night, as the UK entered its third heatwave of the year.The…
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Revealed: Farage’s £5m gift reported to UK crime agency over money laundering concerns
Exclusive: Latest Guardian revelation about gift from cryptocurrency tycoon comes as Reform UK leader forces byelectionThe £5m gift to Nigel Farage by a cryptocurrency billionaire was reported to the National Crime Agency by bankers who were concerned it may have been laundered…
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Mayfair casino facing legal action after former waiter says he did not get fair share of tips
Former worker at Metropolitan on Park Lane in London says he had to share tips with managers and other staffA Mayfair casino is facing legal action from a former waiter who says he was not given a fair share of tips.The former worker at the Metropolitan Mayfair – part of the…
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OpenAI’s apparent failure to visit key site raises questions over UK investment
Exclusive: £20bn of ‘potential’ £30bn AI investment touted by UK ministers appears to have been hypotheticalIt was to be the biggest undertaking in Britain for OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. Stargate UK – a multibillion-pound UK datacentre project – would represent “a major…
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US employers added just 57,000 new jobs in June, lower than expected
The country’s unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.2% as US job growth also slowed for the monthSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailUS job growth slowed in June as employers added 57,000 new jobs – just about half of what economists had predicted – and the Bureau…
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EU urged to exempt UK from car rules that could be worst Brexit impact yet
Bloc’s ‘made in Europe’ regulations risk shutting out British manufacturers in ‘most spectacular own goal in history’The EU’s car industry has called for the UK to be fully included in new “made in Europe” rules that threaten to shut out British manufacturers from their biggest…
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Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
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Seasoned cruisers say you should know these 8 things before setting foot on your first cruise
Seasoned cruisers told Business Insider how to make the most of your first cruise, like what to pack and when to book excursions and reservations.
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I'm a travel consultant who's been all over the world. I'd recommend these 3 European spots for a dreamy summer trip.
I'm a travel consultant who loves visiting Europe. My top summer travel recommendations are Hvar, Comporta, and Gozo, an island near Malta.
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Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled
Passengers report being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather causes travel disruption across EuropeEurope heatwave: latest updatesThunderstorms have caused severe delays to hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, leaving passengers…
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The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.
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US firm goes public with £4.7bn proposal to buy easyJet after earlier bids rejected
Investment company Castlelake made bid public for shareholders to evaluate but carrier describes offer as ‘cheap’Business live – latest updatesThe US investment firm trying to buy easyJet has gone public with its latest £4.7bn takeover proposal for the budget airline, its third…
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Burnham ally to unveil ambitious plan to reverse decades of privatisation
Exclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of ManchesterismAndy Burnham’s government should reverse 40 years of privatisation with a long-term plan to take over failing utilities in…
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JD Vance's new memoir sheds light on his marriage to Usha Vance. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
JD Vance dedicated his new memoir, "Communion," to his wife, Usha Vance. Here's what the book says about their relationship.
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JLR at risk of battery supply delays after Somerset factory turmoil
Supplier Agratas sacks its main building contractor on the government-backed project amid a budget mismatchJaguar Land Rover faces the risk of delays to the first deliveries of electric car batteries from a £5.2bn government-backed factory in Somerset after construction…
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Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.
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Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
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Bank of England governor warns UK public to expect higher costs this year
Andrew Bailey says ‘still inflationary pressure in pipeline’ despite US and Iran nearing peace deal as interest rates kept on holdBusiness live – latest updatesThe governor of the Bank of England has warned consumers to expect higher costs this year as a result of the conflict…
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Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
The Transport Secretary was aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by the autumn.
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8 crew members are presumed dead after a B-52 bomber crashed at California's Edwards Air Force Base
Edwards Air Force Base said the B-52 went down during a routine test mission and believes the crash to be 'not survivable.'
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How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.
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Ministers could give billions raised by business rates to England’s regions
Exclusive: devolving tax is part of plans to give local areas more power in areas including justice, health and educationMinisters are considering handing over billions of pounds raised by business rates to regional mayors as part of one of the biggest shake-ups of the English…
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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
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Mamdani and James Dolan feud over Knicks Finals security as local businesses feel the squeeze
The cancellation of the Knicks' game watch party outside Madison Square Garden sparked a feud between NYC Mayor Mamdani and owner James Dolan.
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US inflation jumped to 4.2% in May, the third consecutive increase since start of Iran war
Before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%, but the closure of the strait of Hormuz has affected energy pricesUS inflation jumped to an annual rate of 4.2% in May, the third consecutive monthly increase since the start of the Iran war and a three-year high, as Americans…
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Anthropic purposely made its new Mythos-based models bad at AI research, and developers are fuming
Anthropic faces backlash as Mythos-based models intentionally limit help for AI research, raising transparency and ethical concerns.
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‘Immediate national priority’: ministers accused of complacency over UK food supply
Cold storage and logistics body warns food supplies at risk from fuel shortages, cyber attacks and extreme weatherMinisters have been accused of being complacent about the risks to vital supplies of food into the UK amid concerns over fuel shortages, cyber attacks and extreme…
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We need to stop AI developing without humans, says Anthropic co-founder
Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.
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Who would win a game of 'Mafia' between Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, Bryan Johnson, and other 'tech legends'? Now we know.
Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, Bryan Johnson, and other Silicon Valley elites face off in a murder-mystery game on a new online show from Founders Fund.
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US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.
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CBS News fires '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley after he called out Bari Weiss and the new boss
CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley is out at "60 Minutes" after over 30 years. He recently took aim at Bari Weiss and new top producer Nick Bilton.
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Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
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I'm a Ferrari collector. Here's why I love the Luce.
The backlash to Ferrari's new EV, the Luce, has been good for one collector, stirring fan passion and driving up the value of classic Ferraris.
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Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
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Bank of England’s Bailey says no rush to raise interest rates amid Iran war uncertainty
Inflation can be tolerated above 2% target for now ‘given context of softness in real economy’, governor saysThe Bank of England is in no rush to raise interest rates while the outcome of the Iran war remains uncertain and the UK’s growth rate stays weak, its governor, Andrew…
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I ordered burgers at Culver's, Freddy's, and Sonic. The best was also the cheapest.
I ordered burgers from staple Midwest chains Culver's, Freddy's, and Sonic. After tasting and reviewing all three, one stood out as the best burger.
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Don't use AI when emailing Paul Graham
Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham wrote that founders were emailing him in a "hard-hitting journalistic style" — which he considers a clear AI tell.
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Oil prices fall below $100 a barrel on hopes of Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures down 6% to lowest level in two weeks and stock markets riseOil prices fell below $100 a barrel on Monday and stock markets rose on hopes that the US and Iran are inching closer to a peace deal.Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, were down 6% to…
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'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
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Extra EU border checks suspended at Dover as travellers face delays in heat
Wait times of more than two hours reported at terminal for cross-Channel ferry to FranceFrench police have temporarily suspended extra EU border checks at the port of Dover as thousands of holidaymakers face long delays in the hot weather.Waiting times of more than two hours…
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What smart people are saying about the Trump administration's green card crackdown
Trump's immigration policy limits green card status adjustments, causing confusion and debate among lawyers, advocates, and policy experts.
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SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
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HS2 bill could rise to £102bn with first trains delayed until 2039, government admits
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander blames Conservative government for ‘obscene increase in times and costs’Business live – latest updatesThe HS2 high-speed railway will now cost up to £102.7bn and trains will not start running between London and Birmingham until as late as…
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Europe's most outspoken airline CEO has a bumper bonus on the table
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary is in discussions for a new contract would give him share options possibly worth around $300 million.
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UK firms halt investments and hiring as Iran war pushes up costs, bosses warn
Survey shows businesses ‘struggling to absorb latest economic shock’, while data says April vacancies down 7.7%The worsening fallout from the Iran war is forcing businesses to halt their UK investment and hiring plans, bosses have warned, as Britain enters a renewed period of…
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Most parents manage their kids' social lives. I expect my 8-year-old to do it himself.
My son arranges his own playdates by phone, and watching him do it has changed how I think about independence.
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Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays
Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.
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UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war
The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.
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Higher Europe air fares 'inevitable', says industry head
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high after the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.
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Nissan ponders building cars for Chinese rivals at Sunderland plant
CEO admits talks with Chery as other European carmakers discuss plans with Chinese firms to share factory spaceBusiness live – latest updatesNissan’s chief executive has confirmed he would consider building cars for other manufacturers at the UK’s largest car factory in…
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Investor jitters over Starmer uncertainty drive UK borrowing costs to 28-year high
Bond yields soar and pound falls against dollar as investors brace for potential Labour leadership changeLong-term UK borrowing costs soared to the highest level in almost three decades on Tuesday as fears about a change of Labour leadership triggered investor jitters and…
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Cell phone data shows Trump's trade policies are hurting more than just Canadian tourism
Researchers at the University of Toronto found Canadian visits to US cities fell by nearly half in the year following the start of Trump's trade war.
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British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer
The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.
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Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war
The Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipments.
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The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
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US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.
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The Biggest Transformation in Banking History Has Begun | Future of Global Banking
The banking industry is entering its most revolutionary era ever. From digital banking infrastructure and global financial connectivity to AI-driven finance and cross-border trade solutions, the future of banking is transforming faster than most businesses realize. This article explores how modern financial innovation is changing global banking forever and why companies must adapt to remain competitive in the new financial world.
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I bought a cheap minivan and lived out of it while getting my college degree — doing so helped me graduate debt-free
In college, I bought a cheap van and lived out of it while working and using campus resources to save money on housing costs and graduate debt-free.
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'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.
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People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears
Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.