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'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
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'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips

Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair....

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US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
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US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes

It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.

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UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece
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UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece

Chris Rokos plans to open an office in Athens, reports say, and was ranked third in the Sunday Times's list of the UK's top taxpayers.

1 days ago
Shetland spaceport project secures £30m of UK government investment
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Shetland spaceport project secures £30m of UK government investment

The funding will be used to build two more launchpads.

1 days ago
Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k
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Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k

Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left "scarred for life".

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Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
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Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption

Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

4 days ago
Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs
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Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs

Canada's levies - as high as 50% - will apply to nearly $20bn of US products, from steel to T-shirts.

1 days ago
Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher
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Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher

A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.

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Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher
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Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher

A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.

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Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
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Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider

Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

15 days ago
Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed
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Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed

Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.

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How the High Street became a window on our political instability
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How the High Street became a window on our political instability

High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

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Why are petrol and diesel prices rising again?
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Why are petrol and diesel prices rising again?

The price of unleaded hits 167p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

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Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling
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Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling

A judge ruled Next can pay warehouse workers more because it is harder to recruit and retain them.

2 days ago
Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US
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Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US

The threat against one of Canada's largest companies comes amid an escalating trade war between the two neighbours.

1 days ago
Sapporo to move some beer production from Canada to US after tariffs
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Sapporo to move some beer production from Canada to US after tariffs

The Japanese brewer plans to shift non-alcoholic beer brewing to the US from Canada as tariffs bite

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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

48 days ago
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

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Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
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Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO

Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

7 days ago
Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
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Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary

Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.

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'JLR job cuts a cause for uncertainty and worry'
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'JLR job cuts a cause for uncertainty and worry'

Experts say they worry it could limit the company's ability to innovate in the future.

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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

91 days ago
Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
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Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims

Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.

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Share Energy to increase electricity prices by 12.6%
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Share Energy to increase electricity prices by 12.6%

The supplier said the industry has faced "exceptional volatility" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and instability in the Middle East.

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Learner drivers still forced to wait months to book tests
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Learner drivers still forced to wait months to book tests

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.

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More flight cancellations as fallout from air traffic control glitch continues
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More flight cancellations as fallout from air traffic control glitch continues

Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.

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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom

Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

5 days ago
'We were target of sinister heating oil theft and want to warn others'
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'We were target of sinister heating oil theft and want to warn others'

A charity is warning about the risk of home heating oil thefts after falling victim to the crime.

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I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why
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I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why

For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.

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Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands
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Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands

The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.

1 days ago
What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
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What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans

Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?

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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

71 days ago
'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
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'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites

So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

9 days ago
How landscape gardening is being electrified
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How landscape gardening is being electrified

The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

20 days ago
Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone
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Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone

Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

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Consumer Fight Back
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Consumer Fight Back

Rejected for PIP? Most tribunal appeals succeed. We ask why.

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'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
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'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work

The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

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Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
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Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

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AI will cure cancer in our lifetime, claims boss of UK chip giant
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AI will cure cancer in our lifetime, claims boss of UK chip giant

Arm Holding's chief executive Rene Haas says artificial intelligence will find a solution to the disease.

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Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
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Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing

A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

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Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
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Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal

After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

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The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses

What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

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Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
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Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch

Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

5 days ago
Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist
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Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist

Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.

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Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
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Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?

More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

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Money Box
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Money Box

What can we expect from a major review of financial literacy?

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How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
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How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts

While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

14 days ago
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
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OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours

OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.

1 days ago
The firms turning recruitment into X Factor-style competitions
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The firms turning recruitment into X Factor-style competitions

Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?

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