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Singapore to hold final horse race after more than 180 years
on June 6, 2023 at 4:58 am
The Southeast Asian island nation's only race course will hold its final meeting next year. […]
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Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations
on June 6, 2023 at 1:20 am
The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say. […]
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Civil servants to strike despite new pay offer
on June 6, 2023 at 12:29 am
The PCS union says members will walk out in Ireland and Wales this week and at the DVLA from 11 June. […]
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Immigration can help push down UK inflation, says IMF deputy
on June 5, 2023 at 11:04 pm
With inflation as high as it is, "there are benefits to having workers come in", the institute says. […]
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Jason Derulo: My 'most unsexy' business investment in a car wash
on June 5, 2023 at 11:03 pm
The Savage Love singer says when wants to invest he looks for firms in sectors he understands. […]
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CBI faces crunch vote in battle for survival
on June 5, 2023 at 11:01 pm
The business lobby group is seeking a vote of confidence from members after a series of scandals. […]
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Vision Pro: Apple's new augmented reality headset unveiled
on June 5, 2023 at 9:18 pm
The high price and two-hour battery life raise questions about how popular the new device will be. […]
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Binance accused of 'web of deception' in US
on June 5, 2023 at 8:06 pm
US financial regulators say Binance mishandled customer funds and ignored US laws. […]
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MOVEit hack: BBC, BA and Boots among cyber attack victims
on June 5, 2023 at 6:55 pm
Staff at multiple organisations are warned of a payroll data breach after an IT supplier is hacked. […]
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Linda Yaccarino replaces Elon Musk as Twitter boss
on June 5, 2023 at 4:57 pm
The former head of advertising at NBCUniversal is starting earlier than expected. […]
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Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'?
on June 5, 2023 at 2:55 pm
Linda Yaccarino has started her new post as chief executive of Twitter, a few weeks ahead of schedule. […]
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Could ultra-processed foods be harmful for us?
on June 5, 2023 at 1:19 pm
Panorama investigates the links between UK's food safety advisors and the ultra-processed food industry. […]
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Mortgage rates: Average two-year fix rises by £35 a month
on June 5, 2023 at 1:07 pm
Mortgage rates have risen since recent figures showed inflation is not coming down as quickly as expected. […]
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Lidl next to vac pack mince despite Sainsbury's 'mush' complaints
on June 5, 2023 at 12:10 pm
Lidl is following an eco-friendly move that some Sainsbury's shoppers complained turned the meat to mush. […]
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New business council launched to rival crisis-hit CBI
on June 5, 2023 at 11:35 am
The Business Council, set up by the Chambers of Commerce, has Heathrow, BP and Drax among its members. […]
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Oil prices rise as Saudi Arabia pledges output cuts
on June 5, 2023 at 6:31 am
Other oil-producing countries also agreed to continued cuts in production to try to shore up prices. […]
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Universal basic income: Plans drawn up for £1,600 a month trial in England
on June 5, 2023 at 4:42 am
Thirty people would get a monthly lump sum for two years, under a think tank's scheme in England. […]
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Susannah Dale: I want to help keep mothers in the workplace
on June 4, 2023 at 11:13 pm
Susannah Dale is urging firms to sign a "maternity pledge", to support pregnant staff and new mums. […]
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Firms sign letter backing CBI ahead of key vote
on June 4, 2023 at 3:33 pm
The result of a vote on reforms is likely to be seen as a key moment in the CBI's future. […]
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Money: £9bn in old UK banknotes and coins not cashed in
on June 4, 2023 at 1:13 pm
Paper £50 and £20 notes have been unusable since October, but can still be exchanged. […]
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'Mortgage costs right now are terrifying'
on June 3, 2023 at 11:27 pm
With rates rising and mortgages disappearing from the market, buyers reveal their struggles to get a deal. […]
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Train strikes hit FA Cup final and Beyoncé concert
on June 3, 2023 at 1:43 pm
Drivers walk out over pay and conditions in the third rail strike this week. […]
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Diesel falls 12p but should be lower, says RAC
on June 2, 2023 at 11:41 pm
The price of diesel fell to £1.47 in May but the RAC argues the price should be cut further. […]
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Train strikes: When are they and why are they taking place?
on June 2, 2023 at 9:23 pm
Train drivers walk out on Saturday, after a week of stoppages by both Aslef and the RMT. […]
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Offer made to civil servants in bid to end strikes
on June 2, 2023 at 4:29 pm
Unions say the government has offered staff below senior grades a lump sum of £1,500. […]
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Strong job gains in US add to economic puzzle
on June 2, 2023 at 3:27 pm
Employers defy predictions of a slowdown by hiring 339,000 workers, far above expectations. […]
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Elon Musk's Twitter loses second trust and safety chief
on June 2, 2023 at 10:47 am
Ella Irwin is the second person to leave the role since Mr Musk bought Twitter in October 2022. […]
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Do train strikes still have any impact?
on June 2, 2023 at 7:25 am
Rail workers have walked out on the 29th day of industrial action but are travellers adapting? […]
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Senate passes US debt ceiling deal, averting a US default
on June 2, 2023 at 3:19 am
President Joe Biden will now sign the measure into law, staving off worldwide economic chaos. […]
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Elizabeth Holmes has gone to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?
on May 30, 2023 at 5:46 pm
Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them. […]
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Nvidia: The chip maker that became an AI superpower
on May 30, 2023 at 3:28 pm
Innovation and good timing combined to make California's Nvidia the dominant firm for AI computer chips. […]
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The 'exploding' demand for giant heat pumps
on May 29, 2023 at 11:23 pm
Whole towns in Europe are being heated by huge, energy efficient heat pumps. […]
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How prosperity fuels dowry demand in India
on May 28, 2023 at 11:57 pm
Researchers studied 74,000 marriages that took place in India between 1930 and 1999. […]
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When will we start seeing energy bill deals again?
on May 25, 2023 at 11:47 pm
With bills set to drop from July, fixed deals could be due to make a comeback, say experts. […]
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Is the spike in strike action here to stay?
on May 25, 2023 at 5:04 am
BBC economics editor Faisal Islam asks whether a historic surge in industrial action is likely to persist. […]
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South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem
on May 23, 2023 at 11:37 pm
How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts. […]
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ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?
on May 23, 2023 at 9:18 pm
Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue. […]
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Why car parks are the hottest space in solar power
on May 22, 2023 at 11:06 pm
Car parks are a good place for solar panels, providing shade and electricity where it is needed. […]