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• White House announces chipmaker Intel to give US government 10% stake (2025-08-22 21:14:00)
  President Trump earlier said the company's CEO agreed to the deal in a recent meeting at the White House.
• Fed chair Powell boosts expectation of US rate cut (2025-08-22 16:01:52)
  Jerome Powell appeared to back a cut to borrowing rates and played down inflation risks in his annual speech at Jackson Hole.
• Royal Mail and DHL halt some US deliveries over tariffs (2025-08-22 15:38:48)
  Services including Royal Mail and DHL say they are suspending deliveries until they have proper systems in place.
• Assaults on public-facing workers should be specific offence, bosses say (2025-08-22 14:01:06)
  The Institute of Customer Service says many are considering leaving their jobs as a result of abuse.
• Brewdog co-founder leaves craft beer giant (2025-08-22 13:57:32)
  Martin Dickie, who founded the Ellon-based firm with James Watt in 2007, announced his decision in an email to staff.
• TikTok to lay off hundreds of UK content moderators (2025-08-22 12:32:06)
  The firm says it's planning to relocate work to its other offices in Europe and invest more in AI.
• Revolution Beauty to 'reset' after sale falls through (2025-08-22 11:49:28)
  Co-founders Adam Minto and Tom Allsworth will return to the troubled brand after plummeting sales.
• The shop making people laugh for nearly 100 years (2025-08-22 10:10:22)
  Hull's iconic Dinsdale's joke shop has remained pretty much untouched for almost a century.
• Child benefit: What is it worth and who can claim it? (2025-08-22 10:00:14)
  There is a limit to the amount you or your partner can earn before you start to lose child benefit.
• 'I work full-time but can't afford school uniform' (2025-08-22 08:30:12)
  Parents using a free clothing bank say they are already making cut-backs to pay for schoolwear.
• Travellers warned of bank holiday disruption (2025-08-22 05:56:20)
  A rail strike and works are expected this weekend as millions begin their bank holiday getaways.
• 'Significant disruption' as CrossCountry trains cut (2025-08-22 05:10:50)
  RMT members will walk out on Saturday and Monday, but Sunday trains could also be cancelled.
• Steelworks Collapses Into Government Control (2025-08-22 04:56:04)
  Speciality Steel UK has collapsed into Government control, putting 1,500 jobs at risk
• Elon Musk and X reach settlement with axed Twitter workers (2025-08-22 02:51:40)
  Ex-Twitter staff sued the platform after some 6,000 employees were sacked in 2022.
• Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs (2025-08-21 23:50:34)
  Companies are using AI to do basic coding tasks instead of hiring junior staff.
• UK's third-largest steelworks collapses into government control (2025-08-21 16:19:37)
  Hundreds of Liberty Steel workers in Rotherham and Sheffield face an uncertain future.
• Tube staff to strike over pay and work conditions (2025-08-21 14:23:47)
  RMT union members will strike from Friday 5 September for seven days.
• Trump backs down from 250% EU pharma tariff in deal (2025-08-21 13:46:50)
  The US and EU have released details of the new trade deal reducing tariffs between teh two partners.
• Tesco meal deal price rises by 25p (2025-08-21 12:01:13)
  The move by the UK's largest supermarket is the latest example of rising food prices.
• WH Smith shares tumble 41% after accounting blunder (2025-08-21 11:07:37)
  The retailer has drafted in auditors to review the issue and slashed its profit guidance.
• WH Smith shares tumble 42% after accounting blunder (2025-08-21 11:07:37)
  The retailer has drafted in auditors to review the issue and slashed its profit guidance.
• Average five-year mortgage at lowest level since 2023 (2025-08-21 11:04:01)
  The average five-year fixed rate is now 4.99%, falling below 5% for the first time since 2023.
• WH Smith shares tumble after accounting blunder (2025-08-21 10:04:32)
  The retailer has drafted in auditors to review the issue and slashed its profit guidance.
• Government borrowing lower than expected in July (2025-08-21 06:16:20)
  Borrowing last month was the lowest July figure for three years, following rises in tax and National Insurance receipts.
• Foundation seeks charity partners for new projects (2025-08-21 05:14:36)
  Guernsey Community Foundation invites charities to collaborate on tackling living costs and housing.
• County's 'secret' festival marks 25th anniversary (2025-08-21 05:07:31)
  The four-day Shambala Festival is set to welcome about 15,000 people to Northamptonshire.
• Delta and United sued for selling 'window seats' without windows (2025-08-21 02:57:04)
  Delta and United are being sued over allegedly charging extra for seats next to a blank walls.
• Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist (2025-08-21 01:45:10)
  The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50.
• Fed governor says she won't be 'bullied' as Trump demands she quit over mortgage claim (2025-08-21 00:03:43)
  Lisa Cook says she plans to take questions about her financial history seriously.
• Denmark's state postal service calls time on letter deliveries (2025-08-20 23:04:51)
  PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?
• Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times (2025-08-20 23:04:51)
  PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?
• Trump calls on Fed Governor to resign 'now' (2025-08-20 17:50:16)
  He said Lisa Cook, one of the officials who sets interest rates at the Federal Reserve, should step down over unproven fraud allegations.
• Trump calls on Federal Reserve governor to resign 'now' (2025-08-20 17:50:16)
  He said Lisa Cook, one of the officials who sets interest rates at the Federal Reserve, should step down over unproven fraud allegations.
• Target appoints new boss as it seeks to revive sales (2025-08-20 17:17:33)
  Shares in Target dropped nearly 11% before recovering slightly after the announcement.
• Government prepares to take over UK's third largest steelworks (2025-08-20 16:36:07)
  Managers have been lined up to take control in a bid to protect 1,500 jobs at the Yorkshire plant.
• Government prepares to take over UK's third-largest steelworks (2025-08-20 16:36:07)
  Managers have been lined up to take control in a bid to protect 1,500 jobs at the Yorkshire plant.
• Microsoft boss troubled by rise in reports of 'AI psychosis' (2025-08-20 16:36:03)
  Mustafa Suleyman said there was still "zero evidence of AI consciousness today".
• UK prepares to take over third largest steelworks (2025-08-20 16:05:15)
  Managers have been lined up to take control in a bid to protect 1,500 jobs at the Yorkshire plant.
• What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax? (2025-08-20 15:45:29)
  Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue.
• Sentencing for man who dodged 113 train tickets delayed (2025-08-20 15:03:20)
  Charles Brohiri was granted bail despite clocking up £30,000 in penalty fares.
• Foodbank manager surprised at high demand for service (2025-08-20 14:38:32)
  The new manager Gloucester Foodbank said she was unaware of how many people still need help.
• Why are food prices still going up? (2025-08-20 14:00:07)
  Food and drink prices have risen by 4.9% over the last year, according to ONS inflation data.
• Why are food prices still rising by so much? (2025-08-20 14:00:07)
  Food and drink prices have risen by 4.9% over the last year, according to ONS inflation data.
• Devon charity offers free school uniforms all year (2025-08-20 12:24:12)
  Staff said they were giving away items in an effort to reduce the cost of living for customers.
• Air fares and food prices push up inflation to 3.8% in July (2025-08-20 10:17:49)
  Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since January 2024.
• How are interest rates set, and will they fall further? (2025-08-20 08:58:33)
  The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
• What are interest rates and will they fall further? (2025-08-20 08:03:06)
  The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
• Air fares and food prices push up inflation in July (2025-08-20 07:58:37)
  Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since last January.
• UK inflation rises to 3.8% driven by higher airfares (2025-08-20 06:09:20)
  Prices are now rising at their fastest pace for 18 months.
• Walmart recalls possibly radioactive shrimp after public warned not to eat (2025-08-20 06:05:55)
  US consumers are being advised to throw away shrimp with the supermarket's Great Value label.
• Dozens bidding for each available rental property (2025-08-20 05:25:12)
  Demand for rented accommodation is far outstripping supply in East Yorkshire.
• US in talks over 10% Intel stake, White House confirms (2025-08-20 02:09:58)
  The potential deal could involve swapping government grants for shares in the chip making giant.
• Final £1 coins featuring late Queen enter circulation (2025-08-20 00:58:35)
  More than 23 million coins are being released, alongside 7.5 million new King Charles III coins.
• Walmart recalls shrimp possibly exposed to radioactive material (2025-08-20 00:44:46)
  Consumers in 13 states are being advised to throw away shrimp with the label Great Value.
• Empty homes are on the rise. So why aren't they being used to solve the housing shortage? (2025-08-19 23:08:39)
  There are almost 720,000 empty homes in England. And many more on social housing waiting lists - so why aren't we better using one to help solve the other, and is it a case of a missed opportunity?
• Sanex shower gel ad banned over racial stereotype (2025-08-19 23:05:29)
  The TV ad depicted two black models with skin problems and a white model without.
• Borders social housing pilots new energy system (2025-08-19 16:33:50)
  Eleven properties have had the system installed as part of a trial.
• ONS delays release of sales data over quality concerns (2025-08-19 15:42:35)
  The delay raises fresh questions over the reliability of ONS data, which influences policy decisions.
• Travellers warned of bank holiday road and rail delays (2025-08-19 14:44:25)
  Millions are told to prepare for disruption from traffic, rail engineering works and strikes.
• Air Canada to resume flights after pay deal struck with union (2025-08-19 12:54:03)
  About 10,000 cabin crew walked out on Saturday in a protest over pay, but mediated talks led to a breakthrough.
• People buying less fast food as grocery prices remain high (2025-08-19 10:16:59)
  But shoppers were still buying branded groceries instead of opting for cheaper, own-brand alternatives.
• UK backs down in Apple privacy row, US says (2025-08-19 09:05:13)
  UK authorities have demanded access to Apple users' protected files when required for investigations.
• US claims UK has backed down in Apple privacy row (2025-08-19 07:45:24)
  UK authorities have demanded access to Apple users' protected files when required for investigations.
• Multi-generation home after death 'a no-brainer' (2025-08-19 05:04:04)
  Three generations of a family move into one home in Guernsey after the death of a woman's husband.
• Intel shares jump as Softbank to buy $2bn stake in chip giant (2025-08-19 02:06:02)
  The announcement comes hours after reports that the White House is in talks over taking a 10% stake in Intel.
• How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals' (2025-08-18 23:22:14)
  PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.
• Newsmax settles Dominion election defamation case for $67m (2025-08-18 22:07:35)
  Dominion had accused Newsmax of broadcasting "verifiably false lies" following President Joe Biden's victory in 2020.
• 'Unaffordable' rents well over a third of income (2025-08-18 17:59:28)
  Bristol and Bath are now in the top 20 least affordable places to rent in England, the ONS says.
• Bioethanol plant begins shut-down process (2025-08-18 15:26:11)
  Hull-based Vivergo says all staff will have left and the site will be ready for demolition by the end of the year.
• Soho House bought for £2bn as Ashton Kutcher joins board (2025-08-18 15:13:54)
  The private members' club chain is returning to private ownership after four years on the New York Stock Exchange.
• Meta investigated over AI having 'sensual' chats with children (2025-08-18 12:04:06)
  The leak has led to backlash amid reports the tech giant's legal staff approved the conversations.
• Trump's trade war puts US love for Scottish goods to the test (2025-08-18 05:13:40)
  The consequences of the tariff hikes are being felt across the world, and not just in direct trade with the US.
• Rise in food charity school holiday meal deliveries (2025-08-18 05:11:04)
  Sofea says 15,000 more meals have been delivered in July this year compared to the same period in 2024
• Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic (2025-08-18 04:46:05)
  Australia's biggest airline was sued for firing ground staff in 2020 as aviation came to a standstill.
• Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar (2025-08-18 04:27:43)
  The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say.
• Qantas fined A$90m for illegal layoffs during pandemic (2025-08-18 01:57:52)
  Australia's biggest airline was sued for firing ground staff in 2020 as aviation came to a standstill.
• Expect smaller broccoli if heatwave continues, farmers warn (2025-08-18 01:07:37)
  The British Growers Association warns that supplies of broccoli are 'tight' thanks to the heatwave.
• Should Europe wean itself off US tech? (2025-08-17 23:03:19)
  Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe's cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance.
• Greeting customers deters shoplifters, police say (2025-08-17 10:24:36)
  Lancashire Police issues advice for shop owners as shoplifting levels have "spiralled".
• British racing to hold one-day strike in tax protest (2025-08-17 08:01:09)
  The British Horseracing Authority cancels all races on 10 September in protest against the Government's proposed tax rise on horserace betting.
• Yellow stickers and fridge hacks: How to feed children for less in the holidays (2025-08-17 00:18:34)
  Parents share their tips for cooking up extra meals without overspending at the supermarket.
• Nerd glasses and friendship necklaces: Claire's was heaven until Shein came along (2025-08-16 23:21:53)
  As the future of the chain hangs in the balance, what made tweenagers fall in love with its quirky charm?
• More workers needing food banks - support group (2025-08-16 06:14:02)
  A community group founder says more working people are struggling with the cost of living crisis.
• 'I spend £120 a month on buses': Under-22s on what free travel would mean to them (2025-08-15 23:06:54)
  They welcome a call for under-22s in England to get free bus passes to help them into work and education.
• 'Bus fares have cut my food budget': Under-22s on what free travel would mean to them (2025-08-15 23:06:54)
  They welcome a call for under-22s in England to get free bus passes to help them into work and education.
• Topshop returns to the High Street, but can it get its cool back? (2025-08-15 23:05:44)
  For many people, the stores defined their childhood. Now they are due to come back.
• Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV? (2025-08-14 23:01:41)
  New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance.
• Why is UK inflation still rising? (2025-08-14 09:06:58)
  UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
• Business Daily (2025-08-14 08:03:00)
  Thousands of firms have the certification, but some think the rules aren't strict enough
• Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls (2025-08-13 23:29:33)
  The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election.
• 'One video about a dress made me £6,000' (2025-08-13 15:42:57)
  Single mum Roxanne Freeman has paid off her debt with her earnings as a TikTok content creator.
• Sylvanian Drama lawsuit dropped – but account will change its name (2025-08-13 12:15:06)
  Epoch, the Japanese company behind Sylvanian Families, filed a lawsuit in New York against the parody account Sylvanian Drama.
• The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved? (2025-08-12 23:00:58)
  Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
• Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance (2025-08-12 22:05:03)
  Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.
• How to get AI to work in 22 languages (2025-08-11 23:01:09)
  India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects
• The Interview (2025-08-11 07:30:00)
  Jewel Kiriungi speaks to Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of South African retail giant Shoprite
• China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs (2025-08-11 01:50:13)
  With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.
• Why firms are merging HR and IT departments (2025-08-07 23:13:47)
  The emergence of AI is spurring some firms to make their HR and IT departments work closer together.
• How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China (2025-08-06 23:02:31)
  The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France.
• Will new greener brake pads be more expensive? (2025-08-04 23:06:39)
  Automotive industry will have to change techniques and materials as new EU rules come into force in 2026
• Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price (2025-07-31 23:01:04)
  The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
• Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power (2025-07-05 16:11:02)
  What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
• China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost? (2025-06-09 23:04:10)
  The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
• The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan (2025-05-18 21:55:21)
  An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

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