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• Sizewell C: Public asked to part fund nuclear power plant (2019-07-23 15:08:47)
  All UK electricity customers could have to pay upfront through bills to help build Sizewell C.
• Global growth forecast cut by IMF amid trade tensions (2019-07-23 13:01:00)
  The Fund says growth "remains subdued", and trade and technology tensions need to be reduced.
• UK hemp farm could lose £200,000 in crop destruction (2019-07-23 11:15:46)
  Home Office revokes the farm's licence to grow hemp, although it is appealing against the decision.
• UK weather: Heatwave prompts calls for flexible working (2019-07-23 10:04:20)
  Staff should be allowed travel at different times and wear more casual clothing, a union body says.
• Heatwave: Unions calls on bosses to allow flexible working (2019-07-23 08:08:17)
  Staff should be allowed travel at different times and wear more casual clothing, a union body says.
• Huawei cuts jobs at US unit after trade clampdown (2019-07-23 07:46:06)
  The job losses at the Chinese firm's research arm come after Huawei was added to a US trade blacklist.
• Employment tribunals: 'I sued my boss and won' (2019-07-22 23:17:21)
  Charlotte Loubser is one of an increasing number of people making claims against their former employers.
• How Japan's trade row with South Korea could hit tech supplies (2019-07-22 23:17:09)
  A trade row between Japan and South Korea could pose a threat to supplies of smartphones and devices.
• Should robots ever look like us? (2019-07-22 23:16:10)
  Some think humanoid robots will be easier to interact with, but others think we'll find them creepy.
• Could Iran tensions push up petrol prices? (2019-07-22 23:07:31)
  Oil and petrol prices have only risen modestly because of the crisis in the Gulf, but that could change.
• What's the best way to stay awake in meetings? (2019-07-22 20:40:34)
  Most of us have experienced meeting-induced drowsiness - here are six tips to beating it.
• Huawei: Government decision on 5G rollout delayed (2019-07-22 18:08:04)
  The implication of the recent US ban on its companies from dealing with Huawei was not clear, the government says.
• BA pilots vote in favour of strike action over key summer period (2019-07-22 15:49:57)
  The British Airline Pilots' Association says 93% of its members have voted in favour of industrial action.
• Brexit harming UK industrial strategy, warns top economist (2019-07-22 13:31:41)
  Deadlock means "not as much other stuff has happened as might," says the Bank of England's Andy Haldane.
• Volvo recalls 70,000 cars in the UK over fire risk (2019-07-22 12:59:48)
  The car maker says a plastic engine part can in "very rare cases" melt and cause a fire.
• Government offers 'inflation-busting' pay rises (2019-07-22 12:13:27)
  Police and other public sector workers will get increases above the 2% inflation rate.
• Equifax to pay up to $700m to settle data breach (2019-07-22 11:21:42)
  The credit score agency has agreed a settlement after hackers stole 147 million people's details.
• Shares soar at 'China's Nasdaq' market debut (2019-07-22 10:12:06)
  China's new Nasdaq-style board comes as China is trying to assert itself as a global technology leader.
• Three resists watchdog's call for 'fairer' mobile phone fees (2019-07-22 09:56:15)
  Ofcom had called on networks to automatically cut prices for out-of-contract mobile subscribers.
• Avengers: Endgame overtakes Avatar as top box office movie of all time (2019-07-22 07:38:56)
  The superheroes defeat the aliens as Avengers: Endgame becomes the highest-grossing film ever.
• Aid budget to be used by International Trade Department (2019-07-22 06:49:54)
  Part of the £14bn aid budget will be spent by Liam Fox's Department for International Trade.
• China's new Nasdaq-style board begins trading (2019-07-22 05:23:51)
  The so-called Star market marks a significant step in China's ambition to open its economy and markets.
• The Silicon Valley space race (2019-07-22 01:29:05)
  The battle between two billionaires vying to take us to the Moon and beyond.
• Musk and Bezos: The Silicon Valley space race (2019-07-22 01:29:05)
  The battle between two billionaires vying to take us to the Moon and beyond.
• Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos: The Silicon Valley space race (2019-07-22 01:29:05)
  The battle between two billionaires vying to take us to the Moon and beyond.
• 'I kept my multimillion dollar business secret' (2019-07-21 23:11:15)
  Young entrepreneur Marcin Kleczynski secretly ran his business Malwarebytes from his college dormitory.
• Danger tumble dryers: 'I'm sorry' says Whirlpool executive (2019-07-21 23:05:17)
  A full recall of remaining fire-prone dryers is launched, four years after the safety issue first emerged.
• Danger tumble dryers: I'm sorry, says Whirlpool executive (2019-07-21 23:05:17)
  A full recall of remaining fire-prone dryers is launched, four years after the safety issue first emerged.
• Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs (2019-07-21 23:05:10)
  The government says the move will help tackle "intimidation and aggression" used by some bailiffs.
• Avengers: Endgame set to pass Avatar as top box office movie (2019-07-21 13:52:38)
  The Marvel sequel's weekend take is set to push it past James Cameron's $2,789.7bn-grossing epic.
• Philip Hammond plans to quit if Johnson becomes PM (2019-07-21 12:04:56)
  Philip Hammond tells the BBC he plans to resign when Theresa May leaves office next week.
• Renters may get access to rogue landlord database (2019-07-21 09:48:06)
  Prospective tenants would be able to check if their landlord has convictions, under government plans.
• NDAs: New laws to crack down on 'gagging' clauses (2019-07-21 00:33:49)
  A ban will be placed on NDAs that stop people speaking to police, doctors or lawyers, ministers say.
• The dos and don'ts of getting a pay rise (2019-07-20 23:30:22)
  You deserve more money but how do you go about getting it, and what should you do - or not do?
• Algae bio-curtains: Architects' radical solution to capture carbon (2019-07-19 22:01:43)
  Scientists and architects in London have developed 'bio-curtains' to act as an alternative to urban trees.
• HS2: Costs review 'ongoing' amid reported £30bn overrun (2019-07-19 21:58:21)
  The boss of the new high-speed rail link has reportedly warned the project will exceed its £56bn budget.
• HS2: High-speed line cost 'could rise by £30bn' (2019-07-19 21:58:21)
  The boss of the new high-speed rail link has reportedly warned the project will exceed its £56bn budget.
• Iran seizes British tanker in Strait of Hormuz (2019-07-19 21:53:46)
  A second tanker is now back on its way after it was boarded by armed guards in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Pound sterling: 5 holiday destinations where a weak pound still goes far (2019-07-19 21:07:24)
  The pound may be falling, but there are still plenty of places it goes a long way. We look at five.
• Five holiday destinations where a weak pound still goes far (2019-07-19 21:07:24)
  The pound may be falling, but there are still plenty of places it goes a long way. We look at five.
• Iran 'seizes British-flagged oil tanker' (2019-07-19 19:41:28)
  A British-flagged oil tanker has been seized in the Gulf by Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Iran media say.
• Tesco raises prices on 1,000 products (2019-07-19 13:59:29)
  The retail giant says it held off raising prices for as long as it could, and insists it is still competitive.
• Workers could get compensated for cancelled shifts (2019-07-19 13:36:55)
  The plan is part of a package of measures aimed at improving the rights of low-paid flexible workers.
• Workers could be compensated for cancelled shifts (2019-07-19 13:36:55)
  The plan is part of a package of measures aimed at improving the rights of low-paid flexible workers.
• Public sector workers 'to get above-inflation pay rise' (2019-07-19 11:52:38)
  Dentists, teachers and police officers are reportedly to get pay increases of between 2% and 2.9%.
• YouTube: 'We don't take you down the rabbit hole' (2019-07-19 11:52:31)
  In his first interview, YouTube's UK managing director defends the platform's algorithms.
• Would this burger tempt you to eat meat? (2019-07-19 10:48:48)
  Two BBC presenters put Impossible Foods' meat-free burger to the taste test. How does it shape up?
• How the doughnut became a million dollar idea (2019-07-19 10:27:06)
  The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the doughnut became a million dollar idea.
• Government borrowing in June highest since 2015 (2019-07-19 10:10:46)
  Higher debt interest payments and increased spending on services contributed to a sharp rise in borrowing.
• BritBox: ITV and BBC set out plans for new streaming service (2019-07-19 09:13:44)
  Shows like Love Island, Gavin & Stacey and Victoria will be on ITV and the BBC's streaming service.
• Public sector workers 'to get £2bn pay rise' (2019-07-19 08:05:48)
  Soldiers, teachers and police officers are reportedly getting their biggest rise in six years.
• Britbox: BBC and ITV set out plans for new streaming service (2019-07-19 08:05:09)
  Shows like Love Island, Gavin & Stacey and Broadchurch will be on the BBC and ITV's streaming service.
• Crossrail costs will continue to climb, MPs say (2019-07-19 08:01:30)
  Commuters have been "let down by a programme that is well behind schedule", a committee of MPs says.
• NZ Rugby cancels 'fraudulent' All Blacks match tickets (2019-07-19 07:50:20)
  The sport's governing body in New Zealand said the tickets had been re-sold on the secondary market.
• Luxury goods join Hong Kong retail slump as protests bite (2019-07-19 02:27:41)
  Retailers and hotels are among the firms seeing business hit by ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
• Housing market: What are rent controls? (2019-07-19 00:13:31)
  A simple look at how rent controls work and how effective they are.
• Car parts from weeds: The future of green motoring? (2019-07-18 23:07:47)
  The motor industry is trying to reduce its carbon footprint in a number of innovative ways.
• The Worcester high street that's come back to life (2019-07-18 23:06:33)
  From a Balkan breakfast to knitting - traders are diversifying to try to buck the trend of falling sales in the high street.
• No-fault eviction ban will hurt tenants, landlords say (2019-07-18 23:03:21)
  A plan to ban section 21 notices - sometimes called revenge evictions - will backfire, say landlords.
• Boeing takes $5bn hit over grounding of 737 Max (2019-07-18 22:13:47)
  The charge will wipe out profits, but Boeing says it hopes the aircraft will resume flying this year.
• No-deal Brexit could cause £30bn economic hit, watchdog says (2019-07-18 13:53:44)
  The Office for Budget Responsibility says borrowing could surge if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
• No deal cause £30bn economic hit, watchdog says (2019-07-18 11:41:28)
  The Office for Budget Responsibility says borrowing could surge if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
• Circle K stores ditch 'Secretary Day' condom offer (2019-07-18 11:16:02)
  The ad urged shoppers to surprise female secretaries with a gift of a wine, chocolate and condoms.
• 'My $19 Uber ride cost 100 times that' (2019-07-18 10:58:58)
  Passengers reportedly paid 100 times more than they should have after Uber's payments system goes awry.
• MPs and taxpayers on retrospective loan charge payments (2019-07-18 10:37:59)
  Anger is growing among taxpayers facing large demands from HMRC over their loan charge repayments.
• No-deal Brexit likely to cause UK recession, says watchdog (2019-07-18 09:59:29)
  The Office for Budget Responsibility says the economy could shrink if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
• Asos shares slump as it warns on profits (2019-07-18 09:28:41)
  The online fashion giant says sales growth has been held back by warehouse problems in the US and Europe.
• Asos shares slump on profits warning (2019-07-18 08:17:01)
  The online fashion giant says sales growth has been held back by warehouse problems in the US and Europe.
• Water bills set to be cut by £50 over five years (2019-07-18 07:01:52)
  The regulator says water firms must also invest billions more in improving services between 2020 and 2025.
• Instagram hides likes count in international test 'to remove pressure' (2019-07-18 03:36:34)
  The number of likes is a measure of how well content is doing on the social media platform.
• Should I offset my summer holiday flights? (2019-07-17 23:14:52)
  As more of us worry about our carbon emissions, how can you offset your air travel?
• UK workers who lose jobs to AI will be retrained (2019-07-17 23:07:45)
  The government launches a scheme to retrain workers whose jobs may vanish because of automation.
• Electric car models to triple in Europe by 2021 (2019-07-17 23:02:40)
  An EU transport body says the range of electric car models available to consumers is getting better.
• Netflix shares sink 10% as subscriber take-up slows (2019-07-17 21:19:25)
  The video streaming pioneer blamed price rises for adding fewer paid subscribers than hoped.
• Sotheby's auction of rare sneakers nets more than $850,000 (2019-07-17 21:17:18)
  The first major auction of sneakers nets $850,000, with the last and rarest pair still up for grabs.
• Auction of rare sneakers nets more than $850,000 (2019-07-17 18:40:59)
  The first major auction of sneakers nets $850,000, with the last and rarest pair still up for grabs.
• Boeing crash: I miss them every minute (2019-07-17 16:59:14)
  Paul Njoroge, who lost his whole family in the 10 March Boeing crash, gives emotional testimony to US Congress.
• Fast fashion: Zara promises all its clothes will be sustainable by 2025 (2019-07-17 16:51:34)
  Shoppers at the chain will also see containers in store so that they can recycle their old clothes.
• KLM breastfeeding policy causes turbulence (2019-07-17 16:28:34)
  Dutch airline KLM has asked mothers to cover up when breastfeeding, in response to complaints.
• Ferry companies warn of gridlock in no-deal Brexit (2019-07-17 16:13:56)
  Freight companies have told Newsnight they will refuse boarding to lorries that do not have the right paperwork.
• 'Boeing still hasn't said sorry to us' (2019-07-17 16:05:57)
  Family members of victims of the 737 Max crashes give emotional testimony before US lawmakers.
• M&S defends Little Shop toy giveaway despite backlash (2019-07-17 14:14:40)
  The retailer is accused of producing more plastic waste, but says the promotion is sustainable.
• Tourists facing travel money 'shock' this summer (2019-07-17 12:44:55)
  Tourists are getting less than a euro for their pounds in some foreign exchange kiosks.
• Top London home prices 'falling fastest' amid UK slowdown (2019-07-17 12:26:28)
  Detached London homes fell in value by over £50,000 in a year, but many regions see house price rises.
• Govia Thameslink fined £1m over Gatwick Express window death (2019-07-17 11:26:09)
  Simon Brown died after leaning from the window of a Gatwick Express train in August 2016.
• Amazon Marketplace to be investigated by the EU (2019-07-17 11:19:55)
  The online giant is suspected of misusing "sensitive data" from other retailers who sell on its site.
• SeaWorld hits back in Virgin Holidays whale tourism row (2019-07-17 08:48:48)
  The US theme park defends its record after Virgin Holidays stops selling tickets to its attractions.
• Swatch profits hit after crackdown on grey market (2019-07-17 08:29:47)
  The watchmaker has stopped supplying some retailers it suspects of selling to unauthorised traders.
• Females to the fore? What golf is doing to attract more women (2019-07-17 00:11:10)
  Golf has realised it needs to make the sport more attractive to women, on and off the playing course.
• The CubeSat revolution changing the way we see the world (2019-07-16 23:07:39)
  Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before.
• 'I asked the bank to block my spending. They wouldn't' (2019-07-16 23:01:09)
  Suzanne suffered bouts of mental illness and spent heavily, but says the system failed those who tried to help her.
• 'I asked the bank to block my spending. It wouldn't' (2019-07-16 23:01:09)
  Suzanne suffered bouts of mental illness and spent heavily, but says the system failed those who tried to help her.
• The Insta king trying to dominate the UK cannabis market (2019-07-16 23:00:51)
  Controversial cannabis firm Ignite's UK launch is causing a backlash in the nascent industry.
• The Insta king trying to dominate UK cannabis (2019-07-16 23:00:51)
  Controversial cannabis firm Ignite's UK launch is causing a backlash in the nascent industry.
• Brexit: Bosses seek cut to immigrant salary threshold (2019-07-16 23:00:25)
  Business lobby groups say ministers must act to avoid "acute" skills shortages after Brexit.
• Virgin stops selling captive whale and dolphin experiences (2019-07-16 18:46:12)
  The firm said it would stop selling tickets to captive whale and dolphin experiences in holiday packages.
• Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency attacked at Senate hearing (2019-07-16 18:10:05)
  The tech giant's Libra digital currency is attacked by senators who say the company is not trusted.
• Christine Lagarde resigns as head of IMF (2019-07-16 15:38:31)
  It comes ahead of a decision on Ms Lagarde's nomination to become head of the European Central Bank.
• British Museum trustee resigns over BP sponsorship and repatriation (2019-07-16 15:14:25)
  Writer Ahdaf Soueif says it should take "a clear ethical position" on BP sponsorship and other issues.
• Flexible working should be default, says MP Helen Whately (2019-07-16 14:49:55)
  An MP introduces a bill to force all employers to allow staff to work flexible hours.
• Trump: Google should be probed over China treason claim (2019-07-16 12:48:37)
  President Trump tweets he will look into allegations made by the tech billionaire Peter Thiel.
• 'My job application was withdrawn by someone pretending to be me' (2019-07-16 11:00:05)
  Nicholas Fearn says someone created a Gmail account in his name, and then withdrew his job application.
• Wage growth at highest rate since 2008 (2019-07-16 09:21:04)
  Official figures also show a record number in employment as the labour market remains "strong".
• AG Barr's share price plummets after profit warning (2019-07-16 09:10:25)
  Shares in AG Barr fall sharply in early trading after it warns of a "challenging year" for the firm.
• S Korea employers could face jail under harassment law (2019-07-16 08:25:13)
  It is the first time employers must act on harassment in South Korea where bullying is widespread.
• Ryanair to cut flights after 737 Max delays (2019-07-16 08:06:55)
  The airline also says it could close bases and axe summer flights next year.
• Education publisher Pearson to phase out print textbooks (2019-07-16 06:14:53)
  Pearson says students will only be able to rent physical books as it makes all products "digital first".
• Rail review boss Keith Williams wants 'accountability' (2019-07-16 05:41:27)
  Keith Williams says the role of the regions should also be recognised as he tries to improve the network.
• Uber ties some executive pay to diversity goals (2019-07-16 03:06:26)
  Uber wants to boost the number of female managers by tying some executive pay to diversity goals.
• Will ships without sailors be the future of trade? (2019-07-15 23:44:50)
  May saw the world's first unmanned commercial shipping operation.
• Facebook scam-busting service goes live (2019-07-15 23:36:09)
  New tools to fight online scams are launched after a legal action by TV personality Martin Lewis.
• Government should not manage railways, says review (2019-07-15 23:24:11)
  Someone independent of government should lead operations, says the man tasked with improving the railways.
• Harrods of the High Street or fraying at the seams? (2019-07-15 23:18:54)
  Mike Ashley promised to revitalise House of Fraser, but there are concerns over how he is managing the brand.
• House of Fraser: Harrods of the High Street or fraying at the seams? (2019-07-15 23:18:54)
  Mike Ashley promised to revitalise House of Fraser, but there are concerns over how he is managing the brand.
• When most people never see a £50 note, why have it? (2019-07-15 23:17:59)
  The Bank of England has unveiled the new Alan Turing £50 note, but does it make sense to even have it?
• Three months after I was paralysed, I was back at work (2019-07-14 23:09:49)
  When tech entrepreneur Hiroki Takeuchi was paralysed in a cycling accident, he was back in work just three months later.
• Cricket World Cup: Illegal bookmakers still thriving (2019-07-13 23:07:01)
  India's cricketers didn't make the World Cup final, but its bookmakers are still making millions.
• How the 2019 coffee crisis might affect you (2019-07-11 20:31:49)
  Farmers are struggling as coffee prices drop to historic lows, so why is the cost of a latte rising?
• Would you drink camel milk? (2019-07-10 23:06:47)
  Australia's growing number of camel farmers say that global demand for camel milk is rising fast.
• Killed for spying: The story of the first factory (2019-07-09 23:04:25)
  Completed in 1721, the Lombe brothers' five-storey textile mill was quickly copied around the world.
• How social media could ruin your business (2019-07-08 23:12:52)
  Negative social media can be a major threat to businesses and can quickly destroy trust in a brand.
• Desktop dining rules: No boiled eggs or tinned fish (2019-07-08 23:01:15)
  There are unofficial rules for what you can eat at your desk, but should you even be doing it anyway?
• 'I got wiped out, but I was determined to make it back' (2019-07-07 23:50:48)
  How entrepreneur Andy Scott was able to rebuild his business and personal fortune.
• Summer dilemma: Can you wear flip-flops to work? (2019-07-07 23:07:25)
  Summer has finally arrived, but are there sartorial limits to what you can wear to work?

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