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Xiaomi electric car buyers face six-month wait

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The firm previously said SU7 pre-orders had hit 88,898 within 24 hours of it starting to take orders.

Airlines are roaring back in places you might not expect

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The rebound is well under way in young, emerging economies where spending power is on the rise.

Seven bills going up and one going down in April

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Many households will see their budgets stretched further - but there is some good news.

Data from 73 million AT&T accounts leaked online

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Current and former customers of the US telecoms firm are impacted by the breach, the company says.

Temu U-turns on terms of cash 'giveaway' offer

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The retailer changes what it can do with customer data after privacy concerns were raised.

How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?

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UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel.

Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'

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The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves.

What passes through Baltimore's port?

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From cars to coal, the Baltimore bridge collapse will affect a variety of goods and the global economy.

Disgraced 'Crypto King' Bankman-Fried to be sentenced

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The former boss of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is due to be sentenced for multi-billion dollar fraud.

Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'

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The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves.

Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults

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Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.

Barclays sorry as payments hit by outage

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The bank apologises as some customers experience issues with payments into and out of accounts.

Holidaymakers caught out by 10-year-passport rule

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UK passports can have up to 10 years and nine months on them but EU countries won't accept them.

European flying car technology sold to China

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The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.

Could AI take the grind out of accountancy?

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AI could mean fewer accountancy jobs but is also taking over some of the more mundane tasks.

EU opens investigations into Apple, Meta and Google

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If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.

Airbus confirms interest in Spirit Aerosystems

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Spirit is one of Northern Ireland's largest manufacturing businesses, with more than 3,000 employees.

Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia

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The announcement was met with mixed reactions from fans of the famed anime.

Security law brings Hong Kong's future as business hub into question

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A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.

Avanti to pay train drivers £600 a shift for overtime

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West Coast Main Line drivers to receive £600 a shift, up from £125, after company strikes deal with union.

Triple lock for pensions to be in Tory manifesto

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth.

Chancellor to be quizzed after inflation hits lowest level in over two years

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Jeremy Hunt is back in the red seat after sharing the last Budget before the general election

Sick people leaving workforce at record highs

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The number of people opting out of the workforce due to long term illness is at its highest since the 90s.

Record wet weather dampens February shop sales

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Shoppers splashed out on clothing. but this was offset by falling food and fuel sales in the month.

Why Trump may reap billions in a stock market merger

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The Truth Social deal could generate an astonishing windfall for the ex-president as he fights legal fines.

'Mass surveillance' fears over law change plans

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Trade body techUK outlines "substantial concerns" over plans to amend the Investigatory Powers Act.

‘I want to help people fly – and keep them safe’

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Many experienced aircraft engineers are retiring and the aerospace sector is struggling to replace them.

HMRC drops decision to close self-assessment helpline

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The move comes less than a day after it said the self-assessment helpline would shut for six months.

Greggs shops reopen after payment problem fixed

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All of the bakery chain's stores hit by an earlier technical glitch are now trading as normal, Greggs says.

HMRC will close tax helpline for half the year

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Taxpayers seeking help with self-assessment will need to use online services from 8 April to 30 September.

Electricity upgrade plan includes miles of pylons

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New undersea cables and on shore power lines including pylons could add up to £30 a year to energy bills, a new plan suggests.

Is TikTok really a danger to the West?

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Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks.

How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping

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Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force.

Star Wars' Millennium Falcon features on new 50p

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A new series of coins made at the Royal Mint is dedicated to the iconic Star Wars vehicles.

Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers

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The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers.

New mortgage deals being pulled within days

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Homeowners and buyers have more choice than at any time for 16 years but little time to make up their minds.

Government told heat pump sales need massive jump

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The spending watchdog says the costs remain too high and public awareness of the technology remains low.

M25 reopens eight hours ahead of schedule

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The unprecedented daytime closure had closed one of the country's busiest stretches of motorway.

'Good progress' on M25 as Monday rush hour looms

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The unprecedented daytime closure affects one of the country's busiest stretches of motorway.

'My vet wanted £120 for a cream. Total rip off'

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Pet owners and vets reveal their thoughts after a watchdog warns customers could be overpaying.

How much trouble is Boeing in?

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The US plane giant is under pressure from regulators and airlines, and its reputation is badly damaged.

Sainsbury's deliveries cancelled due to tech issues

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The supermarket has apologised and says the problem is also impacting contactless payments.

Workaholics Anonymous: 'I couldn't step away from the computer'

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We speak to people addicted to work after writer James Graham reveals he has the condition.

What we know about Meghan's regal lifestyle brand

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American Riviera Orchard has already amassed hundreds of thousands of online followers.

EU backs law against forced labour in supply chains

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Critics say the draft law - also targeting environmental abuse - is too weak to be really effective.

Water crisis shakes India’s Silicon Valley

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With long queues at public taps and fewer showers, Bengaluru's residents reel under a water shortage.

'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'

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AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.

Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home

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Businesses in the West are increasing reshoring their production due to three main factors.

Bus passengers feel 'let down' in parts of England

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Bus services vary widely on punctuality and value for money, a major passenger survey suggests.

Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home

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Businesses in the West are increasing reshoring their production due to three main factors.