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Barbie movie: Warner Bros Japan sorry for replying to atom bomb memes

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The Official Barbie Movie account is criticised for replying to images which made fun of atomic bombs.

Food price inflation slows to lowest level this year

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But overall, shop prices are still 7.6% higher this July compared with a year ago.

Farage says Coutts is offering to keep his accounts open

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Nigel Farage says the bank has offered to reinstate both his personal and business accounts.

Affordable housing: 'Invisible' renters earning £30k not eligible

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People with enough money to rent affordable housing are being told their incomes are too low.

Twitter accused of bullying anti-hate campaigners

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A social media monitoring group says legal threats sent by X Corp are an attempt to "silence criticism".

The return of cargo-carrying sail ships

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As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback.

What is an oil and gas licence?

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The government is offering energy firms North Sea permits but what do they allow them to do?

Renewables, nuclear and fossil fuels: The UK's changing energy mix

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To meet climate change targets, more of the UK's energy needs to come from low-carbon sources.

Italy joining China's Belt and Road Initiative was atrocious move, defence minister says

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Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says the Belt and Road scheme has not benefitted his country.

Rishi Sunak to set out energy security plans in Scotland

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The prime minister is expected to announce millions of pounds of funding for a carbon capture project.

Key consumer protection powers come into force

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The Consumer Duty should put more onus on financial firms to ensure customers are dealt with fairly.

Do you need a degree to work in tech?

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Big tech firms like IBM are no longer asking for degrees when hiring staff.

Nigel Farage launches website over de-banking 'scandal'

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It comes after two banking bosses quit over the row about the closure of Mr Farage's Coutts account.

Twitter restores Kanye West's account after ban

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The US rapper was accused of violating the rules on the social media platform now known as X.

HS2: Rail link rated 'unachievable' by infrastructure watchdog

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The IPA gave the project a "red" warning, raising issues related to budgets and schedules.

Energy security: Rishi Sunak to meet leaders over energy security plans

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The prime minister is facing calls from some Conservative MPs to rethink certain green policies.

'The cost of living started my shoplifting': Why stealing goods is on the rise

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With shoplifting on the rise, we speak to some people about why they do it and others about their experiences facing it.

WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

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Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.

Royal Mail: Three days left to use non-barcoded stamps

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People will not be able to use standard stamps without a barcode after Monday 31 July, says Royal Mail.

NatWest row: Not helpful if chairman quits over Nigel Farage, says minister

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Andrew Griffith's comments come after PM Rishi Sunak refused to back Sir Howard Davies.

Disabled flyers angry at airline 'double charging'

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Many carriers do not follow official guidance on reduced prices for care assistants, the BBC finds.

Netflix touts $900k AI jobs amid Hollywood strikes

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The job posting amid a strike partly driven by AI fears triggers an angry reaction from actors.

Gina Miller's political party bank account to be closed

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Monzo initially refused to tell the anti-Brexit campaigner why the account was being shut down.

Tupperware: Why have the troubled firm's shares surged?

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The 77-year-old company warned in April that it could go bust unless it quickly raised new financing.

Google: Don't trust what our chatbot Bard tells you

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The firm says users should check the accuracy of answers Bard provides with its traditional search engine.

Hollywood writers fear losing work to AI

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US movie and TV writers have been on strike since May with artificial intelligence a core issue.

Semiconductors: Can India become a global chip powerhouse?

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Semiconductors power every aspect of modern life, from computers and smartphones to cars.

E-bike battery fires spark call to regulate like fireworks

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A charity says batteries for e-bikes should require third-party approval before being sold in the UK.

Barbie: Toy maker Mattel looks to more movies as sales fall

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The comments come as Mattel reported a 12% fall in sales for the three months to the end of June.

Excitement over Threads fades but users return to app

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg expresses pride in the launch of his new social media app.

Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

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A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets.

Rail ticket office mass closure consultation extended

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There will be least another month to respond to plans to close hundreds of rail ticket offices, the BBC understands

NatWest boss Dame Alison Rose to step down after row over Nigel Farage account

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The bank's chief executive is to quit after coming under pressure in row over Nigel Farage account.

Renting reforms needed now not later, say charities

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A group of charities wants the government to speed up plans to overhaul private renting in England.

Travel recovery to boost global economy, says IMF

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World economy expected to grow 3% this year but inflation and interest rates pose risk, says IMF.

Rare Apple computer trainers on sale for $50,000

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The iconic pair were a limited edition made in the 1990's only for employees.

Petrol and diesel car ban immovable, says Michael Gove

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The government is facing calls from senior Tories to ditch what they see as unpopular green policies.

Marmite maker Unilever's sales soar after hiking prices

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The consumer goods giant reports growth based almost entirely on lifting its prices.

Reports of modern slavery double in UK care sector

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A victim paid just £2 an hour describes her ordeal as investigators make the care industry a "top priority".

Worldcoin: Sam Altman launches eyeball scanning crypto coin

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Thousands of people scan their irises on first official launch day of "dystopian" crypto project.

Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions

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For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers.

UK venture capital firms failing to invest in women and minorities, say MPs

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The venture capital industry comes under fire from MPs over lack of diversity in investments.

'I feel manipulated’: The 'debt help' ads targeting struggling mums​​

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Social media posts are targeting people in problem debt with a product that could leave them worse off.

'Quickie' divorces and will writing to be investigated

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The UK's competition watchdog is to investigate unregulated legal services following consumer complaints.

Greece fires: What are holidaymakers' rights?

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Some airlines are continuing to fly to the islands but can you cancel your flight and get a refund?

Barbie breaks box office records in US

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Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m.

Elon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo

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The Twitter owner says he wants to replace the logo with an "X".

Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted

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The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.

Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row

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Minister calls meeting with 19 banks over concerns accounts are closed due to political views.

UK inflation and interest rates high - how do other economies compare?

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UK inflation and interest rates are high but if you include growth, jobs and taxes its a mixed picture.