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Valencians struggling to recover from devastating floods

The Spanish region was badly hit by flooding in October, and the clean up is far from over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cKlCAuD

How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?

Government plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7uYmf4d

Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says

It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tclMSUb

AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests

AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gB5UICl

Worst major train stations for cancellations named

The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BQd4hiD

The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar

The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eRkzjVb

When will interest rates fall?

Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tpnS74P

Influencer says she 'wasn't ready' to lead after backlash

The influencer and Djerf Avenue founder apologises again after allegations of bullying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YNIncCU

US makes third interest rate cut despite inflation risk

The Federal Reserve has been cutting rates since September, even as inflation progress stalls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6q0WHYd

How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories

Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bPnTSNq

Pay growth surprise after first rise in over a year

Regular pay grew at an annual pace of 5.2%, much faster than expected, official figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3JGA6tY

Former TV host gets almost 10 years in prison for fraud

Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson was sentenced to 116 months in prison by a judge in New York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lo3MIAf

Avanti West Coast strikes back on after offer rejected

Train managers at Avanti will now walk out on New Year's Eve and 2 January, as well as every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l1oNEph

Risk to renters as buy-to-let lending predicted to fall

Lenders' trade body UK Finance says the market is likely to be tough for landlords in 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XzwDTfJ

Turkey and sprouts drive down cost of Christmas dinner

The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cpTMC9m

Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds

The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality". from BBC News https://ift.tt/AFWQVyU

What do we know about Royal Mail's new owner?

The sale of Royal Mail's parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been cleared by the UK government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rNMpWSa

UK economy shrinks unexpectedly for second month in a row

The economy had been expected to return to growth but it contracted by 0.1%. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GuH1ftz

Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims

Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ia6Dtf

Falling job vacancies may signal recession, recruiter warns

Firms were "spooked" by Budget and are rethinking hiring, says recruitment firm boss. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S5Ad3uL

Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets

It is the second year in a row the company has been fined by the regulator for poor delivery performance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1908v2j

Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off

Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mF1cehK

Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US?

As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zvpnRlo

Why 'digital twins' could speed up drug discovery

AI can create digital humans and digital organs that can be used in clinical trials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9XIjAhm

Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift

The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MYKm01p

British trader found guilty of £1bn fraud

He was sentenced to 12 years in prison - the heaviest penalty ever for a Danish fraud case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UnlWEjR

'My insurers say Storm Darragh was not a storm'

Dennis Iliffe's insurers say the winds that damaged his home were 2mph too slow for them to pay out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SMlOIiN

Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down in mass Meta outage

Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook this evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/209uwyB

Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down in mass Meta outage

Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook this evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/209uwyB

Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise

The charity is one of a number of care organisations warning they will have to axe vital services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oSjAkFq

What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?

Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IYLyweb

Water giant uses accounting trick to inflate balance sheet by £1.68bn

A substantial Severn Trent Water investment is based on IOU notes - BBC Panorama finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gMBx2Oz

Murdoch loses bid to change trust in real-life 'Succession' battle

The court says Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tPWXnF0

Car loan scandal payout fears as row drags on

People who were unaware of commission paid when they bought a car on finance may be in line for payouts, but face delays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xMOdvmz

Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip

It solves in five minutes a problem computers now would need 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years to work out, Google says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qwzXCta

US jobs bounce back after hurricanes and strikes

Employers added 227,000 jobs in November as markets look ahead to what it means for interest rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ghC8qsc

How Jaguar lost its way - long before that controversial advert

What is really happening behind the scenes at the car brand from BBC News https://ift.tt/PCUDMBx

Is AI any good at choosing gifts?

With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yi0E1s8

One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fhHRYr6

Shell and Equinor to combine forces in North Sea

The energy firms say the deal will see the creation of the North Sea's biggest oil and gas producer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xXa2Jgp

Why is vintage audio equipment booming?

Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RDjVWIm

Lifespan of four nuclear power stations extended

EDF Energy says Torness, in East Lothian, and its sister site Heysham 2, in Lancashire, will continue generating for an extra two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6UxYwXo

Five key takeaways from the Scottish Budget

Scrapping the two-child cap and changes to tax thresholds are among plans for the next financial year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GHupqVD

Typhoo Tea to be rescued by vape maker for £10m

The firm behind e-cigarette brand 88Vape will buy the tea business after it fell into administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aq1Hce0

Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme

It is the latest in a series of changes announced by the platform since its founder Pavel Durov was arrested. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eIGD2am

Stellantis boss abruptly quits in boardroom clash

Carlos Tavares will leave immediately, days after announcing plans to close a Vauxhall plant in Luton from BBC News https://ift.tt/OgG87Rt

Why are doctors wary of wearables?

Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h3vZdUY

Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time

The judge said the pay package would have been the largest ever for the boss of a listed company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bYEuxTO

Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time

The decision upholds a January ruling and comes despite support from shareholders and directors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bYEuxTO

Spain hotel check-in delay fears as new data rules begin

A new law requiring hotels and car hire firms to send customer data to the government starts on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KEcwaOU