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TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident

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Singapore officials say they are investigating the incident, which hospitalised 57 people.

Government sets record budget for green energy auction

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The government says its budget to support a renewable energy auction will rise 50%.

Rayner sets new housing targets in planning overhaul

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The government is changing how targets are set in England, in a bid to boost housebuilding.

City of cafes: Shanghai’s love affair with coffee

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Shanghai has seen a boom in cafes, with the government claiming it now has more than any other place in the world.

Government sets record budget for green energy auction

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The government says its budget to support a renewable energy auction will rise 50%.

Reeves defends move to restrict winter fuel payments

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The chancellor tells the BBC she "had to act" to "fix the mess" in public finances.

Junior doctors offered 22% pay rise in deal to end strike action

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It is thought the new pay deal being offered is worth 22%, on average, over two years.

Delays in food hygiene inspections a 'serious public health issue'

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One in five restaurants and takeaways not inspected for more than two years, investigation finds.

Border zone to be expanded ahead of new EU rules

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The port plans to change the location of passport control for passengers arriving to board ferries.

Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues

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Tips to make travelling as smooth as possible, whether you’re going by road, plane, train or ferry.

'Not every Norwegian feels guilty but many do'

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Norway's oil wealth has made it one of the world's richest countries, but some feel bad about it.

Venezuela's economy runs on oil - and music

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Venezuela's battered economy is one of the key battlegrounds in Sunday's presidential election.

Reeves set to reveal public finance shortfall of billions

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The chancellor will unveil a public spending hole on Monday, which speculation suggests could hit £20bn.

Cineworld to shut six branches as part of restructure

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The cinema giant has announced six sites in the UK that it plans to close as part of a restructure.

Sainsbury's sorry for 'racist slur' trouser detail

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Customers pointed out that the listing used a phrase deployed by racists to avoid language filters.

No new coins ordered by the Treasury this year

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The Treasury has denied that coppers will be scrapped completely but none will be minted in 2024.

Would-be reality TV contestants 'not looking real'

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A growing use of AI is said to be both harming and helping makers of reality TV.

What makes an athletics track fast?

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The makers of athletics tracks are tweaking their surfaces to make them faster.

Fewer HS2 seats could force passengers not to travel

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A report by the spending watchdog says new HS2 trains will have less space than existing services.

DWP must focus on work not welfare, says minister

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Liz Kendall says more attention needs to be given to why people cannot get work, including health and skills.

Ryanair set to slash summer fares as profits drop

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The airline said cost-concious customers were being "more frugal and cautious".

Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery

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A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.

How China swerved worst of global tech meltdown

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Very few organisations will buy software from the US firm, partly thanks to its criticism of Beijing.

Car washes and beauty sector to be targeted over immigration

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Yvette Cooper said 1,000 civil service staff will be redeployed away from the Rwanda scheme.

Will Labour’s plan make train tickets cheaper?

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What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?

How a single IT update caused global havoc

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Friday's IT outage is a poignant reminder of how reliant the world has become on devices managed remotely by huge firms.

More UK flight delays expected after IT outages

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Airports have said their systems are working but that journeys could be hit by delays and cancellations.

Can we make work meetings more bearable?

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The providers of video meetings software are now offering AI tools that help the participants.

Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic vote

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If the GMB had won it would have been the first time Amazon recognised a union in the UK.

New law aimed to prevent repeat of Truss mini-budget

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Powers will be given to the Office for Budget Responsibility to assess government spending plans.

Musk to move SpaceX and X HQ over gender identity law

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Mr Musk wants to move his two high-profile firms from California to Texas over controversial new law.

Fujitsu witness had limited Horizon knowledge - inquiry

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Security analyst Andy Dunks gave evidence in dozens of cases despite "limited" Horizon knowledge.

All water firms now investigated for sewage spills

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All 11 companies in England and Wales are now being probed after the regulator expands its investigation.

Is Brazil's Brics-building worth it?

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The Brazilian president sees the Brics as a way to remake the world - but it is dominated by China.

‘We won’t run out of beer’: Pubs prep for Euro final

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A surge in beer, burger, and pizza sales is expected ahead of England's match with Spain on Sunday.

EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users

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The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users.

Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system

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Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers.

Dover port warns of up to two-hour waits at peak times

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New EU border checks and travel for the Olympics will increase congestion at the UK's busiest port.

Post Office boss to step back to prepare for inquiry

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Nick Read will step back from his duties to focus on preparing for the final stage of the Horizon IT inquiry.

Will K-pop's AI experiment pay off?

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Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided.

Union calls Tata jobs talks extremely positive

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Tata Steel will close the second of its Port Talbot blast furnaces in September.

Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack

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Ticketmaster customers have been advised to sign up to a cyber security service after a hack in May.

Saving money regularly helps you sleep, study suggests

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A quarter of UK adults have less than £100 tucked away, but a report says a savings habit aids mental wellbeing.

China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

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The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country.

Carlsberg to buy Robinsons squash maker Britvic

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The Danish brewer hopes buying Britvic will help grow its business in the soft drinks sector.

China’s BYD agrees $1bn Turkey factory deal

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The electric vehicle giant has been expanding manufacturing capacity outside of its home country.

WTO chief warns against global trade breakdown

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The boss of the World Trade Organization warns the global economy is facing numerous challenges.

Faisal Islam: Labour must act now to reboot the economy

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The cautious approach Labour took in the election campaign of not offering a lot cannot last into government, says the BBC's economics editor.

WTO chief warns against global trade breakdown

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The boss of the World Trade Organization warns the global economy is facing numerous challenges.

Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo?

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A Texas start-up is developing cargo gliders that would be towed behind a jet.