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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/LHx1ZgS

Musk's X suspended in Brazil after ruling by judge

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QGKUuHs

Oasis tickets relisted for £6,000 minutes after pre-sale

The first batch of tickets for Oasis' reunion gigs go on sale to fans who were successful in a ballot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aC2hW3m

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/apbry31

'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/hYt87ku

Weekend strikes by LNER train drivers called off

Some 450 train drivers had been due to walk out this weekend before the dispute was resolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rTIdwiB

Power firm pays £25m penalty over inaccurate data

Drax, whose Selby site provides 5% of UK electricity, failed to give "robust" data, a watchdog says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hugrAdG

'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/PgKVWNM

Esports champ wants to get into real world of motorsport

Luke Bennett won a cash prize after winning the sim racing event at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AJm3zvZ

Barbie can beat smartphone addiction, firm claims

Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sSC6G1D

'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/clNpa7n

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/0cNI6aj

Ikea trials resale website to rival eBay and Gumtree

Ikea Preowned launches in Oslo and Madrid, with a global rollout expected by the end of the year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f4MCXVc

Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'

Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YvFjMw8

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/BWtynOk

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/rIuvt4P

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/P8gnSA0

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/GMZA5I2

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dKY9Wcf

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/iqRD5yg

Should you have to pay for online privacy?

Some websites have started introducing paywalls which can be lifted with data rather than cash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ckJzfwh

Charities fear double energy price hit for pensioners

Rising energy prices and the withdrawal of financial support will hit some hard, charities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nCJkI7R

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/drl1QWi

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/lNmp92f

Body of UK tech tycoon recovered but daughter still missing

UK tycoon Mike Lynch's body is recovered from the wreck of the yacht Bayesian, but his daughter Hannah is still missing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R1QkaVl

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/fbgjVcE

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/NvDESep

London through the ages inspires Civilization VII

An eight-year wait for news on the next Civilization game is finally over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YaODzCj

UK holidaymakers face €7 EU visa waiver next summer

Travellers will have to pay €7 for a visa waiver every three years or until their passport expires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UrclZ6R

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/qdD8C2B

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/B7DZ58k

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/IqNCEPx

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/zIlBDYZ

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/sgIZj6y

Laws on union strike threshold set to be scrapped

It is understood Labour plans to go ahead with a pledge to repeal the Trade Union Act. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IqNCEPx

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/GTUEdwS

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/pr3Dfwe

Actors demand action over 'disgusting' explicit video game scenes

They say the scenes, which they often don't know about in advance, leave them "shaken" and "upset." from BBC News https://ift.tt/mr4bEdX

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/ZWCp0PF

Respected gaming magazine praised after sudden closure

Industry professionals say Game Informer will be "much-missed" after 33 years of gaming coverage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LOIPGYH

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/pdYcvhI

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/dnEVYjS

'Nothing stopping' child abuse image sharing on WhatsApp, group warns

The Internet Watch Foundation is calling for more mechanisms to be put in place to protect children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h5kw80q

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/U1x4K5c

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/9Y0X7vp

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/tYo4IAp

Electric 'superhighway' approved between Scotland and England

The multi-billion pound link will allow Scottish renewable energy to be sent to consumers south of the border. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YxXQmzq

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/J2stTQR

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/iy9zKTO

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/9G3jKrx

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/y1p9PZN

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/mYLspU4

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/YeQF1HS

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/rLZhJPK

A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/nIco2jW

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/24Vv1Gd

The AI tech aiming to identify future Olympians

Olympics fans are trying a new AI-powered system to see if they may be able to win a gold medal one day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S2zG3AP

Russia airspace ban forces BA to drop China flights

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

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/D6AaZm5

Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'

The list is being shared on social media - lawyers say the threat to them is "very credible." from BBC News https://ift.tt/1CG89YA

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/6q31wpT

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/I45t17v

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/kc2AeSV

Google's online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules

The decision is a major blow to Alphabet, Google's parent company, and could reshape how technology giants operate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4cjRxwP

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

The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4cjRxwP

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/9VUDcQ5

Rolls-Royce to give each worker £700 in shares

The reward to staff comes after the business, which makes jet engines, posted strong profits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NSiTEx3

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/nTSE9eU

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/KnC4uL1

'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/CVt8rPe

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/5Uxa9p8

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/Gsf8Mcl

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/9TuHrCc