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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/VpIwm9K

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/EcHGhFi

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/MAZ7kFu

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/TK61q5Q

'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/xEZzjU0

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/LvHcACF

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/N7pbZfJ

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/Cq74mTQ

'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/qvTVtXH

Royal Mail investigated by Ofcom for missing delivery targets

It marks the sixth consecutive year Royal Mail has fallen short of its postal targets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0YgTivc

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/BwX8syq

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/yIDYKtQ

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/79GYD8z

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/n5lWe0M

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/ipSFcGz

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/QNxokvO

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/7Gfw5hg

'I was misidentified as shoplifter by facial recognition tech'

Live facial recognition is becoming increasingly common on UK high streets. Should we be worried? from BBC News https://ift.tt/sPqLlRw

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/SRbnWs8

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/qbcHlvf

'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/y9DjOX5

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/GyniKdE

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/AhfJpIM

Grand Theft Auto maker firms up GTA 6 release date

The latest instalment of the hugely popular series will be released in autumn 2025, its publisher says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mBLfCun

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/oMD8K5G

Reddit shares jump after OpenAI ChatGPT deal

OpenAI and Reddit reach deal that will give ChatGPT access to content on the social media platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KwjTHiz

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/TLybYBz

Facebook and Instagram suspected to be 'too addictive'

The EU says its concerned the platforms algorithms "stimulate behavioural addictions in children." from BBC News https://ift.tt/PJAxZSg

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/lM1dPho

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/CLX0Wtw

Boeing boss's £25m pay package approved

Boeing shareholders approved a $33m pay package for outgoing boss Dave Calhoun. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IYfQCL8

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/IQUfACX

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/h1ask85

Alan Bates rejects second Post Office compensation offer

The latest offer amounted to around a third of what the campaigner had asked for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A06KfIr

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/Litjvpu

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/gvBZaFW

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/tIxnjcN

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/tefbNQ8

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/Ztloun9

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/EgsG2Yv

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/qgxbMEd

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/N6s1Ia3

How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'

From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iSl9Uvu

Tech firms told to hide 'toxic' content from children

Social media firms like Instagram and TikTok will have to make changes to comply with new online safety laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1iBuFTG

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/uj0qis4

E-gates back online after delays at UK airports

Long queues built up at airports affected by a Border Force "technical issue" at passport control. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qsNzdAH

Lidl raises pay to match Aldi in battle for staff

The German discounters will give their workers higher wages than British competitors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nHbdz5R

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/oSD1iQv

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/ROuQbc2

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/sIwx4Bb

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/oSD1iQv

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/5CFQ7Sk

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/DVfCiOG

Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp

With TikTok's future uncertain, Instagram is trying to get more viral content on its Reels feature. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uQkyNF2

Fraud victim's 18-month fight for £80,000 refund

Ahead of new rules coming in designed to better protect fraud victims, one woman tells of her fight to get her money back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0S8doQX

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/oGA8syU

'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/ERQ2WO6

How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'

From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c4msGw1

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/PCMBYpG

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/3yGFs7E

Rathlin's only shop avoids closure after £12k fraud

Cyber criminals stole thousands from Rathlin's Co-Op Shop, putting its future in doubt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/08kLgwR

TikTok and Universal settle music royalties dispute

The deal means songs from artists including Ariana Grande and Drake can be used on the platform again. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FsL6HIm

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/DU5ju6v

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/BxCEc1J

Apple working to fix alarming iPhone issue

Users have been reporting unexpected lie-ins after the alarms on their phones failed to go off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mQg70ys

Tesla staff say entire Supercharger team fired

The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lLy5QnD

'Garden floods show need to work with nature'

Insurance scheme urges gardeners to use planting to protect their homes from floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aMlfJeN

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/vkbsRLx

Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ES0UVKI

Apple sees biggest fall in sales for a year

Apple's boss fought back doubts over the firm's future growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RSLOmnv

Hacker jailed for blackmailing therapy patients

Julius Kivimäki threatened thousands of patients he would publish details of their therapy sessions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nf72aJb

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/vXwAeCV

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/cAVhOtB

Fed holds key interest rate and warns on inflation

The US central bank has left interest rates unchanged again, noting a "lack of further progress" toward lowering inflation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9mxfrUz