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Railway line reopens after freight train derailment

While the train has been removed, passengers continue to face disruption on Thursday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YCbATc2

Sainsbury's hit by card payment issues

The problem is affecting some deliveries and in-store payments at the supermarket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0MY4F6J

Warning over new supermarket spending 'challenges'

Consumer groups say the latest loyalty promotions could encourage shoppers to go over budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eqo1jSb

Queen could sell their catalogue to Sony for $1bn

If the sale takes place, it will be the biggest deal of its kind in the history of recorded music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IQq94eV

'I put off starting a family because of a £300 rent rise'

Women share their stories of how they feel renting has held them back in life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UN2bprD

Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike

A full-scale strike at the firm could have an impact on the global supply chains of electronics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sJRSn4Q

Shop price rises back to 'normal', says retail body

Household budgets have come under pressure as prices soared in the wake of the pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KIrPbx0

AI products like ChatGPT much hyped but not much used, study says

Latest generation of products not becoming part of people’s "routine internet use", researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V4PE3oi

Tackling water shortages with 'Star Wars' tech

'I thought why don’t we give it a try?' said student Swapnil Shrivastav, after inspiration struck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EKIAUZz

Joy and disbelief as Post Office convictions quashed

A law quashing convictions from the Horizon IT scandal received Royal Assent late on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x8RzLJo

More than 100 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8lYATIe

Building society buys Co-op Bank for £780m

The deal will create a financial business with millions of customers and about £89bn worth of assets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XLaohcC

Priced out of homeownership - 'It makes me want to throw up'

The US housing market has changed dramatically since the pandemic - an issue looming over the election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lEYvnHT

Ex-Post Office boss accused of being in 'la-la land'

Paula Vennells is quizzed on how much she knew about remote access to sub-postmasters' computers from BBC News https://ift.tt/HcIuCl8

Energy bills to fall again from July under new cap

A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £1,568 a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AKTJxji

April a washout for shops as sales slump

Retail sales fell by much more than expected last month as heavy rain kept shoppers at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bHB4DG5

Why technology has not transformed building

New technology has yet to transform homebuilding which is still largely a manual task. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KC83dDA

Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric cars

He previously warned Chinese car makers would "demolish" rivals if there were no trade barriers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oBmeRLQ

'People are just not worried about being scammed'

Fraudsters are increasingly using AI, but are people taking the problem seriously enough? from BBC News https://ift.tt/F61vQaW

Mike Lynch defends himself in Autonomy fraud trial

Mike Lynch, a tech tycoon once compared to Bill Gates, said his fraud trial was "surreal". from BBC News https://ift.tt/nFNHBjV

HSBC fined over treatment of customers in difficulty

The City watchdog said that the bank failed customers who has been facing arrears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rToSJnz

Taylor Swift and Olympics scams fuelling fraud

Money lost to fraud fell last year, but purchase and romance scams are on the rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/87zaXAI

'People are just not worried about being scammed'

Fraudsters are increasingly using AI, but are people taking the problem seriously enough? from BBC News https://ift.tt/jnmOzws

Water firms ask for bill rises of between 24% and 91%

Southern Water wants to increase its bills by £436 a year, but is not expected to get approval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RLBlidu

Olympics and Taylor Swift scams fuel 2024 fraud

Money lost to fraud fell last year, but purchase and romance scams are on the rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XJOu6lZ

Five questions for ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells

The former Post Office boss is due to give evidence to the public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ThKPw8m

Industry bosses cast doubt on jobs 'bootcamp' plans

The plans will see benefit claimants get training for roles in sectors such as hospitality and care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vyMPA7R

How should countries deal with falling birth rates?

As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited. from BBC News https://ift.tt/29WDf0B

Who is Paula Vennells? Ex-Post Office boss in Horizon IT inquiry

The ordained priest who led the Post Office from 2012 to 2019 faces three days of questioning at the Horizon Inquiry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UWdKLCg

Energy bills predicted to fall by 7% in July

If the forecast proves correct, it would mean a typical annual bill could be £500 lower than last summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kWRpioG

Union forming stalled in US Mercedes-Benz

The UAW effort to win members in at Mercedes was a test of a wider resurgence in worker activism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qzsK6I8

Fujitsu sacked boss at height of Horizon scandal

Global president Rod Vawdrey then returned to Australia and made millions in a "train wreck" float. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xL2naBS

More people seek help for debts as fee scrapped

Debt Relief Orders are available to those on low incomes to clear existing debt and surged as the fee was axed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FzD7GZl

The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot

The "grief tech" firms helping users create talking avatars of their dead relatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hcWCklf

Three ways to win the rental property race

From being first in the queue to being more flexible, here are some tips on how to get ahead in the rental race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aXD7iTW

People face 23-minute wait for HMRC helplines

Taxpayers are facing 23-minute waits for HM Revenue and Customs helplines, according to a report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ozmc5N2

Cow dung's key role in India's energy industry

India is hoping that biogas, produced from farm waste, will curb its reliance on imported gas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c2zWo9m

Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese electric cars

The White House said they were a response to unfair policies and intended to protect US jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZIHweYi

How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'

From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r1yQFMp

Marvel Rivals apologises after banning negative reviews

The game's developers said the controversial terms gamers were told to agree to was a miscommunication. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b9vlEGL

Universal Credit claimants must seek 18 hours work

Changes to welfare rules mean universal credit claimants must look for ways to earn more than before. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N0Wz2cJ

Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KojgPZv

'I'm stuck in my flat due to £4k service charge'

Kasun Kalirai would not have put his flat on the market had it not been for rocketing service charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lKvAirg

Is social media worth paying for?

As Twitter and Facebook both now offer paid subscription, what impact is it having? from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Lr5BFZ

How crops are being disaster-proofed

Scientists are creating hardier crops by cross-breeding wild varities and tweaking crop genes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7WlYuEL

UK emerged from recession at start of year

The economy grew by 0.6% in the first three months of the year, ending a shallow recession. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nW6jgev

Rat remains found in bread sparks Japan recall and refunds

Pasco has recalled 104,000 packs of sliced bread after rat remains were found in its products. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oOhEvZm

Argentines strike against spending cuts

Schools, banks and many shops close across the country, with train and metro services suspended. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QA4W8b1

The post-Brexit hard sell for British food in Asia

The UK still lags far behind its main European counterparts, both in terms of sales and reputation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ou8NmS4

Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?

Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new programme ideas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7lO4DyU

EU moves to give profits from Russian assets to Ukraine

EU ambassadors have agreed in principle to use the profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7hpt1Gy

FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims

The failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nbP7oYg

Tame toxic algorithms to protect children, big tech told

Big tech companies will have to make changes to their algorithms to comply with new online safety laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WKk0Iey

'Technical issue' affecting UK airport e-gates

Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester are among major airports impacted by a Border Force issue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YLw5BMf

Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check

First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jlpaP17

How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'

From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h8SJWRZ

Reeves: Government 'gaslighting' people on economy

The shadow chancellor's speech comes ahead of key figures likely to show the UK emerging from recession. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wdr2qRI

Boeing faces new probe over 787 inspection doubts

Boeing told US regulators it might not have properly inspected its 787 Dreamliner jets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q3vZexH

Heineken to reopen more than 60 closed pubs

Investment by Dutch brewing giant will create 1,000 new jobs and reopen dozens of closed pubs from BBC News https://ift.tt/ThC590J

Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'

Qantas agrees to pay millions to settle lawsuit accusing it of selling tickets to cancelled flights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PpQEadl

The rise of Sweden's super rich

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VlmJncT

How the computer games industry is embracing AI

Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k6tWiIm

Tata redundancy offer callous, say steel unions

Unions say company disregards the impact of its changes on workers, families and communities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZxLVeUv

Tatti Lashes: The school friends who built a beauty empire

Charlotte Tiplady and Elliot Barton explain how together they built up their Tatti Lashes beauty empire from Liverpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kFbE78m

Chinese women are teaming up with strangers to save money

They are finding new ways to cut back on household spending as China’s economy loses steam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rzjebVG

Post Office’s expert gave false evidence to court

Expert suggested bug fix which would alter data without branch knowing, but told court that was impossible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MouFf1A

How the computer games industry is embracing AI

Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y2rHD4m

Turkey halts trade with Israel over Gaza 'tragedy'

Officials said the measures would be in place until Israel allowed an "uninterrupted and sufficient flow" of aid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5spuaRF

Building gigafactory 'going to be a wild ride'

The CEO of what will be the UK's biggest electric car battery plant says he's 'up for the challenge'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MbfoiES

UK forecast to see slowest growth of richest nations next year

The UK economy will remain “sluggish” due to the impact of interest rate rises, the OECD says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9hbwM4Q

Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit

The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fsGHuVY

The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs

Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dof6Uw