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• TikTok: US judge blocks Montana's ban citing free speech (2023-12-01 04:48:10)
  Chinese-owned app welcomes the ruling against "unconstitutional law" due to come into effect in January.
• 'Sued for millions by my abuser, I set up a social network instead' (2023-12-01 00:18:42)
  The app that gives women a place to speak out about about sexual harassment and other #MeToo issues.
• 'I set up a social network after being sued by my abuser' (2023-12-01 00:18:42)
  The app that gives women a place to speak out about about sexual harassment and other #MeToo issues.
• Will Tesla's cybertruck recover from its shattering start? (2023-11-30 21:18:50)
  Tesla boss Elon Musk says the new cybertruck will "change the look of the roads".
• Meta takes down China-based network of thousands of fake accounts (2023-11-30 19:41:52)
  The company says accounts posted about divisive issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
• Will Tesla's truck recover from its shattering start? (2023-11-30 18:00:51)
  Tesla is due to host an event promoting the first deliveries of its new "cybertruck".
• Amazon, Google and other tech giants pledge action on fraud (2023-11-30 17:41:54)
  Companies commit to working with the government to tackle online scams, fake adverts and romance fraud.
• Government intervenes in Abu Dhabi's bid to buy Telegraph (2023-11-30 17:03:18)
  The UK will take a closer look at the sale of the Telegraph and Spectator titles to Gulf investors.
• Alistair Darling: Steady hand in an economic crisis (2023-11-30 16:28:08)
  Former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling, who has died at the age of 70, found himself at the centre of the 2008 global financial crisis.
• Pressure grows for ban on new leasehold flats (2023-11-30 16:11:24)
  The government is planning to reform the system - but there are calls to scrap it entirely.
• Train strikes: RMT vote ends industrial action until at least spring (2023-11-30 14:02:20)
  Rail workers have voted to accept a pay deal, ending their involvement in a long-running series of strikes.
• RMT votes to end rail strikes until at least spring (2023-11-30 14:02:20)
  Rail workers have voted to accept a pay deal, ending their involvement in a long-running series of strikes.
• When are the rail strikes in December? (2023-11-30 13:25:29)
  Train drivers have announced further walkouts in a long-running dispute about pay and conditions.
• Train strikes: When are the walkouts in December? (2023-11-30 13:25:29)
  Train drivers have announced further walkouts in a long-running dispute about pay and conditions.
• OpenAI chaos not about AI safety, says Microsoft boss (2023-11-30 13:19:27)
  Microsoft's president says the sacking of OpenAI boss Sam Altman was not because of AI safety worries.
• Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70 (2023-11-30 13:13:16)
  Lord Darling, who steered the UK through the 2008 financial crisis, has died a spokesperson on behalf of his family said
• RMT union votes to end rail strikes until at least spring (2023-11-30 13:10:50)
  Rail workers have voted to accept a pay deal, ending their involvement in a long-running series of strikes.
• Dr Martens shares plunge after profit warning (2023-11-30 12:18:00)
  The famous bootmaker says its business has been hit by weak trade in the US.
• Metro Bank to review seven-day opening and cut jobs (2023-11-30 10:01:51)
  The struggling lender is also looking at whether it can keep branches open earlier and later.
• Metro Bank to review seven day opening and cut jobs (2023-11-30 08:58:01)
  The struggling lender is also looking at whether it can keep branches open earlier and later.
• Elon Musk launches profane attack on X advertisers (2023-11-30 06:42:44)
  The billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars, claiming they will kill X.
• Elon Musk says advertising boycott will kill X (2023-11-30 01:51:29)
  In a profanity-laced outburst, the billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars.
• Why food discount stickers may be a thing of the past (2023-11-30 00:01:29)
  Supermarkets and other retailers are increasing switching to AI-powered digital price displays.
• Elfbar: Top vape firm drops sweet flavours over appeal to kids (2023-11-30 00:01:02)
  Leading vape brands Elfbar and Lost Mary call for tighter restrictions on vape sales ahead of government clampdown.
• Gulf investors close in on Telegraph takeover (2023-11-29 21:43:02)
  An Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund is poised to take control in coming days.
• Food prices: How can I save money on my grocery shop? (2023-11-29 15:53:08)
  The cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Here are some things that can reduce the impact.
• E-Scooters: over half of casualties are outside trial areas (2023-11-29 15:49:12)
  It is illegal to ride e-scooters on public roads except in areas selected for trials.
• Feminist site Jezebel to be revived after sale (2023-11-29 15:02:00)
  Paste Magazine, a music publication, said it planned to relaunch this week.
• Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over Binance ads (2023-11-29 13:48:55)
  US class action lawsuit seeks huge damages for his promotion of the world's largest crypto exchange.
• Shoppers hit by escalating prices of branded goods (2023-11-29 12:55:54)
  Baby formula is one of the areas in which prices have risen by more than costs, a watchdog says.
• Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot (2023-11-29 10:51:06)
  The bot, called Q, can help firms answer customer queries, analyse data and help with coding.
• London travel: Uber launches black cab sign-ups (2023-11-29 09:44:19)
  The Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association says joining with Uber would be "sullying" the taxi trade.
• Suppliers pushed up price of brands, says watchdog (2023-11-29 08:55:41)
  Some food brands 'pushed up' prices more that their costs, competition watchdog says.
• Tributes pour in for investment guru Charlie Munger (2023-11-29 04:42:34)
  Business chiefs pay tribute to finance guru who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway.
• Saudi investment fund to buy 10% stake in Heathrow airport (2023-11-29 03:25:53)
  Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial agreed to sell its 25% stake, held since 2006, for £2.4bn.
• 'Covid and criminals ruined my Airbnb for cars idea' (2023-11-29 00:01:14)
  A UK entrepreneur explains why his idea to build a car-sharing network like Airbnb didn't work out.
• Renting: Rising cost and lack of choice forcing families to smaller homes (2023-11-29 00:01:00)
  Older tenants are also struggling with essential bills as rents rise and the choice for tenants narrows.
• Groundbreaking transatlantic flight using greener fuel lands in the US (2023-11-28 22:19:28)
  Virgin Atlantic is flying the first big passenger plane using 100% alternative fuels from London to New York.
• Energy saving scheme: What is the energy saving scheme for electricity? (2023-11-28 19:17:09)
  A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is running for a second day.
• Barclays to cut 900 UK jobs, says Unite union (2023-11-28 17:12:31)
  Jobs will go across several back-office divisions in a move the union brands "disgraceful".
• Discounts return to cut electricity use amid cold snap (2023-11-28 17:08:37)
  National Grid ESO's scheme offers some households a chance to save on energy bills during peak hours.
• Wilko: Lisa Wilkinson 'devastated' over the firm's failure (2023-11-28 14:43:54)
  Lisa Wilkinson, who is also the granddaughter of the chain's founder, said she had let people down.
• Government spending plans 'a very big risk', says watchdog (2023-11-28 13:56:50)
  The Office for Budget Responsibility says the plans are "uncertain" and rely on projected savings.
• 'We don't know if we can complete on our new home' (2023-11-28 13:44:39)
  Alice Fenton is one of many homebuyers currently in limbo as a result of a cyber-attack on IT firm CTS.
• Wilko: Lisa Wilkinson 'devastated' over the failure of firm (2023-11-28 13:12:52)
  Lisa Wilkinson, who is also the granddaughter of the chain's founder, said she had let people down.
• Cyber-attack continues to impact some home sales (2023-11-28 13:06:04)
  Alice Fenton is one of many homebuyers currently in limbo as a result of a cyber-attack on IT firm CTS.
• Tata Steel: Unions split on Port Talbot rescue plan (2023-11-28 12:54:51)
  Unite changes its stance on an alternative plan to decarbonise the giant plant in Port Talbot.
• Groundbreaking transatlantic flight using greener fuels takes off (2023-11-28 11:54:24)
  Virgin Atlantic is flying the first big passenger plane using 100% alternative fuels from London to New York.
• Groundbreaking transatlantic flight using greener fuel takes off (2023-11-28 11:54:24)
  Virgin Atlantic is flying the first big passenger plane using 100% alternative fuels from London to New York.
• Groundbreaking transatlantic flight using 100% green fuels to take off (2023-11-28 10:40:27)
  Virgin Atlantic will fly the first big passenger plane using 100% alternative fuels from London to New York.
• Wilko rescue deal failed because of greed, claims HMV boss (2023-11-28 09:00:30)
  Doug Putman says a bid to save Wilko was stymied as the former chair faces MPs over the collapse.
• TikTok owner ByteDance cuts gaming division jobs (2023-11-28 01:48:50)
  The Chinese firm entered the sector in 2019 to compete with Tencent but failed to grab market share.
• Vaping: Australia to ban disposable vape imports from January (2023-11-28 00:50:20)
  The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
• The T-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste (2023-11-28 00:03:50)
  A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale.
• First transatlantic flight using 100% green fuels to take off (2023-11-28 00:01:52)
  The plane will fly from London to New York using 100% alternative sustainable aviation fuel.
• Cyber-attack leaves home sales in limbo (2023-11-27 17:22:46)
  Buyers say they have been left hanging as a company that provides IT to law firms sees its services hit.
• Cyber-incident leaves home sales in limbo (2023-11-27 16:52:14)
  Buyers say they have been left hanging as a company that provides IT to law firms sees its services hit.
• Tesla sues Sweden as strikes target carmaker (2023-11-27 16:19:55)
  The move comes after postal workers went on strike in sympathy with Tesla repair workers.
• Metro Bank shareholders vote to back rescue deal (2023-11-27 14:21:00)
  Nearly 93% of votes cast by shareholders backed the package which will raise extra funds.
• No rate cuts for foreseeable future, says Bank (2023-11-27 13:36:33)
  Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, says lowering inflation further will be "hard work".
• Bank boss concerned over UK growth outlook (2023-11-27 13:36:33)
  Andrew Bailey raises concerns over growth and rules out any early cut in interest rates.
• Eurostar Amsterdam-to-London services to be suspended for six months (2023-11-27 13:19:07)
  Trains will be suspended from next June because of renovation work at Amsterdam's central station.
• Can I get a Cold Weather Payment and how much are they? (2023-11-27 12:11:25)
  Cold Weather Payments are available to some when there is a run of sub-zero temperatures.
• Charlie's Bar, Fermanagh, 'blown away' by Christmas ad response (2023-11-27 10:33:02)
  A Northern Irish pub's take on Christmas adverts gets the John Lewis seal of approval.
• COP28: UAE planned to use climate talks to make oil deals (2023-11-27 06:00:15)
  Leaked documents show how the COP28 host planned to use its role to strike fossil fuel business deals.
• UAE planned to use COP28 climate talks to make oil deals (2023-11-27 06:00:15)
  Leaked documents show how the COP28 host planned to use its role to strike fossil fuel business deals.
• Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: China investigates major shadow bank for 'crimes' (2023-11-27 05:01:24)
  Zhongzhi Enterprise, one of China's biggest shadow banks, has lent billions to real estate firms.
• Leasehold reforms: Michael Gove confident bill will pass by next election (2023-11-27 01:26:11)
  The bill would make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to extend their lease or buy their freehold.
• The job-sharing apps that feel like online dating (2023-11-27 00:05:56)
  New website platforms are working like matchmakers to connect potential job sharers.
• Tobacco firm calls for tougher rules on vapes (2023-11-27 00:01:38)
  BAT wants sellers to be licensed, and sweet flavours banned
• Metro Bank shareholders to vote on rescue deal (2023-11-27 00:01:29)
  A deal to raise extra funds was struck last month after speculation about Metro's financial position.
• Sunak welcomes foreign firms' £29.5bn 'vote of confidence' (2023-11-26 22:30:51)
  The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence".
• Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X (2023-11-26 21:07:35)
  Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X.
• Labour says it 'won't set arbitrary target' on migration (2023-11-26 18:40:26)
  The party says its proposals, including raising salary thresholds for foreign workers, would cut migration.
• Labour hopes to cut net migration to around 200,000 (2023-11-26 13:52:11)
  The party says it wants migration to return to "normal levels", depending on the needs of the economy.
• Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout (2023-11-26 08:10:26)
  Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure Lismore's closure-threatened store for the future
• Interest rates: Why there is more pain still to come (2023-11-26 01:56:01)
  Inflation may be easing but the impact of high interest rates is still to kick in for many people.
• Customers furious after HSBC down for more than 24 hours (2023-11-25 11:31:46)
  The firm says it is "really sorry" for the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.
• John Lewis to offer health checks to customers (2023-11-24 16:58:24)
  The department store is partnering with Covid-19 testing firm Randox Health to offer new services.
• Carnival UK withdraws 'fire-and-rehire' threat (2023-11-24 16:40:10)
  Carnival UK says it will not pursue the controversial strategy which could have affected 900 crew.
• HSBC down: Customers furious over ongoing bank outages (2023-11-24 14:42:13)
  The firm says it is "really sorry" for the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.
• HSBC down: Thousands face mobile and online banking outages (2023-11-24 11:08:15)
  The firm says it is "really sorry" for the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.
• Judge invited to taste test cider in Aldi row (2023-11-24 10:50:34)
  Somerset brewer Thatchers accuses Aldi of "copycatting" its Cloudy Lemon Cider for its Taurus drink.
• HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK (2023-11-24 09:02:42)
  The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.
• Nissan to lead £2bn investment in UK electric car plant (2023-11-24 08:55:29)
  The Japanese firm will build three EV models at the Sunderland factory, securing 6,000 jobs.
• Black Friday deals: How to shop smart and spot rip-offs (2023-11-24 08:33:27)
  A report by Which? magazine has found only a fraction of discounted products are at their cheapest.
• Nissan to invest £2bn in Sunderland electric car plant (2023-11-24 07:15:03)
  The Japanese firm will build three of its electric vehicles at the factory, securing 6,000 jobs.
• Black Friday: Amazon staff in Coventry strike (2023-11-24 06:34:03)
  Workers striking in Coventry are supported by demonstrations in other European countries and the US.
• Could airports make hydrogen work as a fuel? (2023-11-24 00:02:15)
  Hydrogen is being touted as a fuel for aircrafts, but handling it at airports will be challenging.
• Cruise giant Carnival UK accused of plan to fire and rehire 900 crew (2023-11-23 22:53:24)
  Union says plan by Carnival UK, owner of P&O Cruises and Cunard, amounts to a wage cut for staff.
• Energy price cap will rise in January adding pressure on households (2023-11-23 16:25:22)
  A new domestic energy price cap has been announced leading to higher bills for millions.
• The electronic noses designed to prevent food poisoning (2023-11-23 03:27:53)
  Tech firms have developed AI-powered sensors that can detect bacteria in food.
• Tax break for businesses made permanent (2023-11-22 16:44:23)
  A policy allowing firms to deduct machinery and equipment costs from their tax bill has been made permanent.
• UK economy growth forecasts slashed for next two years (2023-11-22 15:35:47)
  The economy will grow much more slowly than previously thought until 2025, the government's forecaster says.
• What the Autumn Statement means for you and your money (2023-11-22 14:05:05)
  Now the speech has been delivered, what does it mean for your finances in the months ahead?
• Omegle: ‘How I got the dangerous chat site closed down’ (2023-11-22 06:01:36)
  "Alice" speaks exclusively to the BBC after her successful lawsuit against Omegle forced it offline.
• Richard Teng: Who is the new boss of Binance? (2023-11-22 05:25:51)
  Richard Teng rapidly climbed the ranks after joining the world's largest crypto-exchange two years ago.
• Can bamboo be big in construction? (2023-11-21 00:15:55)
  Bamboo is strong, light and sustainable, so why is it rarely used as a construction material in the West?
• How lockdown inspired fight against period poverty (2023-11-21 00:03:56)
  Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.
• Shop owners hope that tech can deter thieves (2023-11-17 00:04:37)
  Retailers are investing in high-tech and low-tech measures to tackle an increase in theft.
• How factories are deploying AI on production lines (2023-11-16 00:03:41)
  Manufacturers are exploring how AI can predict machine faults before they happen.
• Cinema advertising boss inspired by Avengers Assemble (2023-11-15 00:04:51)
  Kathryn Jacob, CEO of cinema advertising firm Pearl & Dean, explains her philosophy of team leadership.
• Could triple glazing become a UK standard? (2023-11-14 00:08:23)
  Triple glazed windows are becoming more common in the UK and some say they could become standard.
• Cameron's return revives memories of Greensill finance scandal (2023-11-13 14:23:01)
  Documents suggest Mr Cameron made $10m promoting the controversial finance business Greensill Capital, which later collapsed.
• 'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth' (2023-11-13 00:02:59)
  An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips.
• Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene (2023-11-12 00:40:30)
  Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade.

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