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British Airways strike causes five days of flight cancellations
on August 24, 2019 at 3:19 pm
Customers received emails saying their flights were cancelled - but many have been unable to rebook. […]
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US-China trade war: Trump announces new retaliatory tariff hikes
on August 23, 2019 at 11:20 pm
The president hits back at Beijing's plans by hiking tariffs on Chinese imports by another 5%. […]
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High Street: Five ways UK shopping has changed
on August 23, 2019 at 9:06 pm
Many retailers have announced store closures and job losses. […]
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The new mobile phone scam delivering a problem
on August 23, 2019 at 8:57 pm
Why are fraudsters arranging for a brand new phone to unexpectedly be delivered to your door? […]
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David Koch: Billionaire Republican donor dies aged 79
on August 23, 2019 at 7:54 pm
The 11th richest man in the world and his brother had a huge influence on the conservative movement. […]
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British Airways strike: BA pilots announce September dates
on August 23, 2019 at 7:46 pm
British Airways pilots will strike on 9, 10 and 27 September in a dispute over pay, union Balpa says. […]
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Trump responds with fury over Fed chief's speech
on August 23, 2019 at 4:13 pm
The US president asks if the Federal Reserve head is a bigger enemy than China's premier Xi Jinping. […]
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The future of food: Why farming is moving indoors
on August 23, 2019 at 2:26 pm
Vertical farming is fast-expanding but the costs are high and the food range is limited - for now. […]
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Costa Coffee franchise workers 'not treated like humans'
on August 23, 2019 at 12:19 pm
An investigation is launched after staff from multiple stores complain of poor working conditions. […]
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Hasbro to buy Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One for $4bn
on August 23, 2019 at 2:05 am
The US toy maker will expand its entertainment portfolio with other preschool brands including PJ Masks. […]
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Does a Pride event need Kylie or Ariana Grande?
on August 23, 2019 at 12:41 am
LGBT Pride events have become big business, but does that distract from their original purpose? […]
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Would you let your child become a 'kid influencer'?
on August 22, 2019 at 11:36 pm
Social media influencers are getting younger and younger, but at what cost to their wellbeing? […]
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How bingo became a million dollar idea
on August 22, 2019 at 11:15 pm
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how bingo became a multi-million dollar idea. […]
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Facial recognition technology aims to cut passport queue times
on August 22, 2019 at 11:14 pm
The UK Home Office is considering a system which would let you walk through immigration without showing your passport. […]
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Ryanair rated 'greedy and arrogant' by customers
on August 22, 2019 at 11:01 pm
Ryanair has been rated worst for customer service out of 100 big British brands, according to Which?. […]
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Universal credit 'forces tenants into rent arrears'
on August 22, 2019 at 11:00 pm
Universal credit is causing tenants to fall behind with rent, warns the Residential Landlords Association. […]
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Brexit: Northern Ireland farmers warn of no deal risks
on August 22, 2019 at 4:57 pm
Some food producers say a no-deal Brexit could put them out of business within three days. […]
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Royal Mail union to ballot 100,000 workers on strike action
on August 22, 2019 at 4:16 pm
Management are not abiding by an agreement on pensions and pay, says a union. […]
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Hong Kong protests: Cathay Pacific staff speak of climate of fear
on August 22, 2019 at 11:54 am
Employees tell the BBC they try not to talk politics at work in case colleagues are pro-Beijing. […]
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How Australia is shaking up the truffle market
on August 21, 2019 at 11:01 pm
Australia maybe a newcomer in growing black truffles but is now the world's fourth-largest producer. […]
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Testing the debit card with a fingerprint sensor
on August 21, 2019 at 11:00 pm
The technology could give a further layer of security when paying with your card in shops. […]
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HS2: How much work has already been done?
on August 21, 2019 at 4:22 pm
With a review announced into the HS2 high speed rail link - how much has already been done? […]
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HS2 route: How much will the rail scheme cost?
on August 21, 2019 at 1:33 pm
Part one of the high-speed railway between London, the Midlands and North of England is due to open in 2026. […]
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The Cold War spy technology which we all use
on August 20, 2019 at 11:21 pm
Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data. […]
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#BulletJournal: Seven million beautiful ways to save money
on August 20, 2019 at 11:17 pm
#BulletJournal: The new trend that is helping people to save money. […]
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Does the future of farming exist beneath city streets?
on August 20, 2019 at 11:01 pm
In a disused air raid shelter one company is growing crops, but what are the pros and cons of vertical farming? […]
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The people policing the internet's most horrific content
on August 19, 2019 at 11:16 pm
Website content moderators have to see some very disturbing material. How do they cope? […]
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Why we lie about being retired
on August 19, 2019 at 11:16 pm
When we retire we often pretend that we're still working according to one Harvard academic. […]
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'The bomb actually landed in the room I had been in'
on August 18, 2019 at 11:06 pm
Laila Pence fled war in Egypt to go on and become a multimillionaire US businesswoman. […]
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Can big investors save the world?
on August 17, 2019 at 11:56 pm
Will the big polluters clean up their acts if the people who actually own them say they must? […]