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Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
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Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?

Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Europe is introducing stricter targets on paper and card recyclingByMaryLou CostaTechnology ReporterPublished2 minutes agoIt's…

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Some people's chats with Claude AI made publicly available online
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Some people's chats with Claude AI made publicly available online

In the conversations, users prompted the chatbot to respond to a wide array of topics.Chat logs include a user asking…

2h · 2 min read · 2 views
Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
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Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos

Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaosImage source, Getty ImagesByFrancisco…

6h · 1 min read · 5 views
Average income down in real terms, survey says
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Average income down in real terms, survey says

"It also provides an updated data set to help inform policy decisions and market research," she said.Follow BBC…

7h · 1 min read · 5 views
Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer
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Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer

Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammerImage source, PA MediaImage caption, John Burford pleaded guilty…

8h · 2 min read · 4 views
How wildfires in France and Spain may affect your travel plans
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How wildfires in France and Spain may affect your travel plans

Meanwhile, Aude and Var have its second highest alert level.As of Monday, the map says there are 13 fires burning…

11h · 4 min read · 6 views
Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
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Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says

Related topicsIranUnited StatesIran warMiddle EastIran-US relationsDonald TrumpMore on this storyIran-backed Houthis…

15h · 3 min read · 5 views
Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?
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Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?

The UK government has introduced a temporary 15% VAT cut on family attraction tickets, children's meals, and cinema…

18h · 4 min read · 8 views
Shein swings to a loss as Trump trade rules hit sales
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Shein swings to a loss as Trump trade rules hit sales

Shein swings to a loss as Trump trade rules hit salesImage source, In Pictures via Getty ImagesByPeter HoskinsBusiness…

21h · 2 min read · 11 views
Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
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Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?

Women voted 82% in favour of the guaranteed cash.The poll has sparked a debate about why Brits appear more risk-averse…

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Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport
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Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport

A water supply issue is affecting both terminals at Gatwick Airport, with toilets out of order and restaurants closed.…

1d · 1 min read · 13 views
Last chance to apply for help with school costs
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Last chance to apply for help with school costs

Send your story ideas to [email protected], external.Related topicsCost of Living More on this storyFunds…

1d · 1 min read · 8 views
Money Box
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Money Box

As soon as John Healey was appointed the announcements began. First came the announcement to cut VAT on household…

2d · 1 min read · 13 views
What does the South make of the King of the North?
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What does the South make of the King of the North?

Before we had time to really think about it, he was off and running. "It's £45 [saving], I think we could get a little…

2d · 3 min read · 8 views
'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'
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'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'

She also said activities can get booked up far in advance, so recommended calling early to secure a spot.Get in…

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Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down
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Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down

Ehis now has a master's degree in international business and says it was important to mark the occasion properly…

3d · 4 min read · 10 views
Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
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Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating

And so, Trump has now turned to accusing dozens of trade partners of trading in goods that have been produced using…

3d · 3 min read · 9 views
New figures show costs rising for pensioners
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New figures show costs rising for pensioners

Meanwhile, overall inflation edged up from 2.7% in March to 2.8% in June. Jersey's headline rate was the same as the…

3d · 2 min read · 12 views
Preston Bus still to decide on Burnham's £2 cap
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Preston Bus still to decide on Burnham's £2 cap

Preston Bus still to decide on Burnham's £2 capImage source, LDRSImage caption, Preston Bus charges £3.50 for a…

3d · 2 min read · 11 views
How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
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How much money do you give for a wedding gift?

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Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
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Why are UK fuel prices rising again?

In early July, after the framework deal was signed, prices fell back to near the $70 a barrel mark, but have climbed…

4d · 3 min read · 13 views
Burnham calls 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'
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Burnham calls 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'

The cut is expected to benefit almost 32,000 venues.UK Hospitality's chief executive, Allen Simpson, said Burham's…

4d · 3 min read · 11 views
Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
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Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'

Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'Image source, Keith BottImage caption, Keith…

4d · 3 min read · 13 views
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
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Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since MayImage source, Bloomberg via Getty ImagesByMichael Race and Ben King,…

4d · 1 min read · 13 views
UK government borrowing falls in June
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UK government borrowing falls in June

UK government borrowing falls in JuneImage source, Getty ImagesByNick EdserBusiness reporterPublished13 minutes agoThe…

6d · 1 min read · 23 views
VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
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VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

The government estimated it will cost £850m this financial year.

6d · 2 min read · 20 views
Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
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Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?

Many people, he has previously said, can't go out for a pint on a Friday, can't take the kids out, and can't go on…

7/20/2026 · 6 min read · 20 views
Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts
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Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts

Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contractsImage source, Getty ImagesByFaarea…

7/8/2026 · 1 min read · 29 views
Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
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Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump

Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slumpImage source, AFP via Getty ImagesByOsmond ChiaBusiness…

6/26/2026 · 2 min read · 39 views
Charity celebrates 50 years of  'transformative' holidays
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Charity celebrates 50 years of 'transformative' holidays

He then discovered he had suffered multiple strokes which affected his eyesight.

6/26/2026 · 3 min read · 30 views
Inflation remains at 2.8%, slightly lower than expected
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Inflation remains at 2.8%, slightly lower than expected

Inflation remains at 2.8%, slightly lower than expectedJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmer MoreauBusiness…

6/17/2026 · 3 min read · 43 views
Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran
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Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran

Oil prices have fallen in early trade in Asia after Pakistan announced a deal between the US and Iran, which is…

6/14/2026 · 1 min read · 56 views
Is the convertible heading into the sunset?
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Is the convertible heading into the sunset?

The convertible car used to represent all of these. But over the past two decades sales have collapsed, and its future…

6/14/2026 · 4 min read · 42 views
As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff
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As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff

Many U.S. business owners approaching retirement are choosing to sell their companies to their employees rather than…

6/14/2026 · 5 min read · 52 views
Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how
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Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how

The consumer group for water customers has a list.To apply, you generally need to provide some proof, such as details…

6/14/2026 · 2 min read · 55 views
Surge in scams as fraudsters use AI to target people
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Surge in scams as fraudsters use AI to target people

The relationship developed over months, but was based on a lie, because "Patrick" was a scammer using photos of…

6/14/2026 · 3 min read · 60 views
Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
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Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three yearsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred…

6/10/2026 · 4 min read · 33 views
US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street
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US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street

US stocks experienced a significant decline, particularly in the tech sector, as fears over the sustainability of…

6/5/2026 · 2 min read · 34 views
Free Thinking
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Free Thinking

The episode of BBC Radio 4's Free Thinking discusses the concentration and morality of wealth, referencing Adam…

6/5/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
China cracks down on violence and misogyny in viral micro dramas
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China cracks down on violence and misogyny in viral micro dramas

China is implementing a crackdown on violent and misogynistic content in micro dramas, which are popular serialized…

6/5/2026 · 2 min read · 44 views
SpaceX says it’s worth $1.75tn as it nears stock market debut
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SpaceX says it’s worth $1.75tn as it nears stock market debut

SpaceX has announced a valuation of $1.75 trillion as it prepares for its upcoming stock market debut. The company…

6/4/2026 · 3 min read · 48 views
Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bn
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Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bn

Universal has announced the name of its new UK theme park, Universal United Kingdom Resort, which will receive £1.3bn…

6/3/2026 · 3 min read · 54 views
'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'
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'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'

Carol Kemp, a 64-year-old woman, is struggling to make ends meet on universal credit and relies on free meals from a…

6/3/2026 · 2 min read · 44 views
Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
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Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid

Universal Music Group has rejected a $64.3 billion takeover bid from billionaire Bill Ackman's investment firm,…

5/29/2026 · 2 min read · 38 views
Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
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Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time

Royal Mail has reported that only 75.7% of first-class mail was delivered on time in the past year, significantly…

5/29/2026 · 2 min read · 36 views
Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
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Top UK chefs call for 10% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants

Top UK chefs are advocating for a reduction of VAT for pubs and restaurants from 20% to 10% to alleviate financial…

5/29/2026 · 5 min read · 41 views
When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
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When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada

Phillips Distilling Company, based in Minnesota, has moved some production of its Sour Puss liquor to Canada due to a…

5/28/2026 · 5 min read · 32 views
Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
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Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

BMW is set to introduce humanoid robots in its European car manufacturing process, marking a significant shift in…

5/28/2026 · 5 min read · 43 views
Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
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Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?

The tipping culture in the US, which often expects tips of 20% at restaurants, is increasingly influencing practices…

5/27/2026 · 5 min read · 37 views
One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
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One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns

A recent report warns that one in six young people may be out of work or training in five years without urgent action.…

5/27/2026 · 5 min read · 29 views

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