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The 100ml liquid rule returns for UK and EU airports

Air travellers who hoped the era of "tiny toiletries" was nearly over are facing fresh disappointment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nwogX0t

Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee

Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to "hold staff captive all day long". from BBC News https://ift.tt/tczgW0T

Fuel duty cut could be scrapped, says RAC

The motoring group claims retailers not drivers have benefitted from lower tax on petrol and diesel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JePdW0c

Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?

Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rLV5EHP

Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee

Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to "hold staff captive all day long". from BBC News https://ift.tt/tczgW0T

'I stole to order' says prolific ex-shoplifter

Police have been urged to crack down on the practice, which retailers say is an increasing trend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ymPrifn

'Hellway' - the new-build estate with no end of snags

Residents complain of three years of "chaos" including a collapsing staircase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Owafb7y

Shop prices fall for first time in nearly three years

Prices in August were down 0.3% from a year ago, the first fall since October 2021, a retail group says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eIKdQTi

'We did it!' Next shop workers win equal pay claim

In-store staff, who are mostly women, should be paid the same as warehouse workers, a tribunal rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uT1KsRt

Uber fined €290m for personal data transfer

The Dutch watchdog said the transfers were a "serious violation" of EU data protection regulation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RYmdESF

Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?

The whole of the cocoa fruit is used in production, rather than just the beans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FT0pRwk

Defence firms 'need reassuring' that big orders will be long-term

Western military production has ramped up due to Ukraine, but will it continue after the war ends? from BBC News https://ift.tt/BHaAIS0

Ex-Boeing staff claims electrical faults 'concealed'

A campaign group has accused Boeing of concealing information about electrical problems on a plane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wy9Yhbg

Royal Mail fails to meet spring delivery targets

Royal Mail delivered less than 80% of first class post on time between April and the end of June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lt3EJiY

Typical household energy bill up £149 a year in October

Energy regulator Ofgem announces price changes for 27 million households in England, Wales and Scotland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mUSqtPC

Have supermarkets reached peak self-scan?

Supermarket are beginning to question the divisive technology after years of criticism from shoppers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YceAxqX

US accuses software firm of driving rent hikes

The US has sued software firm RealPage, accusing it of allowing landlords to co-ordinate on pricing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7R2bzM4

How much are gas and electricity bills going up this winter?

Energy prices will rise by 10% and winter fuel payments will only be paid to pensioners who receive benefits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V2Zgf3q

Gatwick Airport has one of its busiest summers

Almost 20 million passengers have travelled through its terminals in the first half of 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OjW35Dh

Canada rail shutdown threatens US supply chains

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government would soon move to resolve the work stoppage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zOKmsXc

The mind-bending mirrors behind advanced technology

Huge, tiny or incredibly flat, advanced mirrors are essential to high-tech machines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EmGUXeb

King Charles III £1 coin enters circulation

The coins celebrate the King's love of nature, with the reverse side featuring a pair of bees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/14HEKdZ

Ted Baker: What went wrong for the fashion label?

The brand known for its quirky advertising and signature floral prints is the latest casualty on the High Street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXbVKs6

Is this the end for the magnetic stripe?

Once common on tickets and cardkeys the magnetic stripe is being phased out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KhcUAuR

Laws on union strike threshold set to be scrapped

The pledge is part of a wider shake-up of workers' rights, with legislation expected by mid-October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bc8IPhj

UK tech tycoon among six missing after yacht sinks

A total 22 people were on board the superyacht when it went down off the coast of Sicily. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UhbT5vx

KSI and the Sidemen among UK's richest gamers

YouTubers KSI and the Sidemen are listed alongside billionaire developers and industry legends in The Sunday Times UK Gaming Rich List 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZVQIAlx

Is Wizz Air's 'all you can fly' subscription too good to be true?

The budget airline's subscription has sparked excitement in some - and angered others who have suffered delays and cancellations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D0rps4Z

We want same pay deal as drivers, says RMT boss

The Conservatives say Labour has been "played" by the unions and lost control of public sector pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7smCo1J

Shops boosted by Euros and summer sales in July

Retail sales in Britain ticked up in July as the Euros football championship lifted demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z0qp3sL

Steel town needs help for years - community leader

With Port Talbot's second blast furnace due to shut, townspeople voice their fears for the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/icE3UVv

Wizz Air launches 'all you can fly' annual deal

Wizz Air was named the worst airline for UK flight delays for the third year in a row in June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UbjFEY8

No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write jokes

Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3859LHB

China firm claims world's fastest-charging EV battery

Zeekr says its new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes using its chargers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5YAFk47

No laughing matter - how AI is helping comedians write jokes

Some comedians are turning to artificial intelligence for their new new material. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dq6Nc8i

The 'superfood' taking over fields in northern India

New farming techniques have seen a rapid expansion of makhana or fox nuts in northern India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9iQKtW7

King Charles banknotes go for 11 times face value

Early issues of new King Charles III banknotes raises close to a million for 10 UK charities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zxVRUl5

China EV firm claims world's fastest-charging battery

Zeekr says the new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes using its chargers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UGP52CF

Why is Elon Musk's X struggling with technical problems?

The billionaire's interview with Donald Trump was delayed while the platform struggled with tech issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GyHsz0A

Concerns over 'dangerous gases' at closed copper mine

A legal dispute over the facility in Panama has caused new environmental fears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RHIzFrJ

No films, no music, no sleep: Is 'raw-dogging' long flights heroic or foolish?

Some fliers are giving up in-flight entertainment and even drinking water but experts warn it could be dangerous. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pu7aIfk

YouTube's former chief Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56

One of Google's earliest employees, Ms Wojcicki had been ill with lung cancer for two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G2cRuqk

Concern over state pension errors for widows

New fears are raised after others were found to have been underpaid their state pension. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KNlR0YB

Asda to put more staff on checkouts in stores

The firm denied the move was about shoppers' preference for a human to help them rather than a machine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j9zY73A

Final offer of £5.4bn for Hargreaves Lansdown takeover

Plans for the financial firm's future have been announced by the company's new owners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/csNqgHD

Russia airspace ban forces BA to drop key China flights

British Airways to drop flights to Beijing from October, as Russian airspace ban bites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CQiDuvd

Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?

Australia's iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen could follow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UFVJ0Yw

Could reading instruction manuals become a thing of the past?

AI can now read instruction manuals on behalf of the human user and give its advice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jiq5Ezh

Alaska Air crew detail 'chaos' after mid-air blowout

Boeing tells officials it will introduce design changes to 737 Max 9 planes after mid-air incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V0LcgDP

Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X 'boycott'

The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars of advertising revenue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EbwlcfC

Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?

In Iceland a new plant is capturing and storing CO2 directly from the atmosphere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rbFBp1Y

Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X 'boycott'

The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars of advertising revenue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ABRmbJK

Is the US really heading for recession?

Weak jobs figures have spooked stock markets but does this mean a downturn is on the way? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ix5H26g

US stocks tumble on fears over slower growth

US stock markets follow Asia and Europe down, amid fears of a downturn in the American economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qoAH6iK

Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?

In Iceland a new plant is capturing and storing CO2 directly from the atmosphere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/03eDFpJ

Can 24-hour drinking zones transform a city?

Montreal is planning to allow bars and clubs to stay open all night, but opinions are mixed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FTX0NvL

Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal, US judge rules

The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TVcwgEi

'I'm 25 and living with my parents. Rate cut may help'

The first fall in interest rates for four years is a boost for some but is not enough for others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I96KSsD

TikTok sued for 'massive' invasion of child privacy

The US says TikTok obstructed parents trying to cancel their children's accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EgAmwWz

Fake caller app shut after thieves duped thousands

The National Crime Agency says the Russian Coms platform was used by hundreds of criminals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tuc7xXk

Intel axes 15,000 jobs after sales tumble

Shares in the company fall as much as 20%, contributing to a sharp fall in global stock markets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gTy42cA

TikTok sued for 'massive' invasion of child privacy

The US says TikTok obstructed parents trying to cancel their children's accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Euwz83W

'Important moment' as interest rates cut to 5%

The Bank of England cuts borrowing costs from 5.25% to 5% in the first drop for more than four years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qJDSOLI

Apple sales rebound as AI bets scramble markets

Apple sales returned to growth, but Intel reported a sales slump and announced sweeping job cuts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8QXv1K0

When will mortgage rates come down?

Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KPdBUwp

What taxes might Rachel Reeves raise?

The chancellor says taxes will have to rise to fix the public finances - but which ones could go up? from BBC News https://ift.tt/zf3h5Cr