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Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time

Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets from BBC News https://ift.tt/kw9sNdR

Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW

BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BK4o1a2

'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage

The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o4xtKjV

US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face

Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9tyoz62

When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada

Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P7wJoha

Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?

With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m61AZIP

EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products

The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/radC9vz

Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned

The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXKtHiQ

Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder

Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vhCBMif

Iran war impact to hit household energy bills for the first time

A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity is forecast to pay about £200 more a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iUSVEJn

Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans

Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XfMwbqs

Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders

The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s94hEXk

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WRzTNL2

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZtjXyHg

Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent'

The US president piled major pressure on Kevin Warsh's predecessor to cut interest rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yYM9ltK

Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats

Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BLfaKO2

UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues

Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZSyPzgw

City's living costs drive workers to food banks

It is so expensive to live in Cambridge a charity says people with jobs need subsidised food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ll7xo0f

'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering? from BBC News https://ift.tt/cj4dQaw

Temperatures are rising - and so are ice cream prices

Temperatures are rising across the country, and so is the price of ice cream - but by how much? from BBC News https://ift.tt/cYjm1R3

The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds

A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OxNGsKI

Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6W1MjbQ

The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches

Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cCE2FVl

Nvidia's latest record earnings fail to impress investors

The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SwIvhPq

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate? from BBC News https://ift.tt/27gBmZM

'Ghost brokers' targeting 17 to 25 year-olds with fake car insurance online

The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GHyOiDR

What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?

Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a78H9TD

Swatch boss says crowds are 'good news' after watch launch sparks chaos

Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw "overcrowding like hell" at a small number of its UK stores. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pqx79Sn

Tube strikes called off by RMT union

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ox5FJLr

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s2R8Eqv

Swatch stores close for second day after crowds

The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NQO7sHZ

How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners?

The BBC Politics London show asks three bodies which policies could improve Londoners' lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1KpZVhw

Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed

There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YdcKyfk

Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache

More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6kN9A0Y

'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors

John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JN7x30t

The Food Chain

How batch cooking can save time, money and food waste from BBC News https://ift.tt/1nwPSAk

The Food Chain

How batch cooking can save time, money and food waste from BBC News https://ift.tt/mlhdM4Z

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking

Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ywd0hVG

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip

More than a dozen US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. from BBC News https://ift.tt/StfdsKJ

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers

From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0gcfHWo

China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief

David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FE8xktS

Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence

While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q4BkphA

This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't

It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tJVHkBU

Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache

More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sLqmkD3

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy

Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GkxQezN

The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial

The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3a0pou7

The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains

A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mgrNV2X

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bu62UZS

Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video

Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4HE2AsJ

'I have to make my own dog food' - voters counting living costs on eve of election

India Lerigo makes her own dog food and batch cooks a month's worth of meals over a weekend to save money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aujHEoC

Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections

Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MapGrQs

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/W8yrK4k

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WiN0AG2

Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination

People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eZnBjSg

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plans

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FZs1zbe

'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases

The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qdA3D6E