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Brixton Soup Kitchen prepares for busy Christmas

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Volunteers are preparing hampers and toys for local children who would otherwise go without.

Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case?

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The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

Christmas gifts wrapped and sent out for children

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More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.

Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal

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The $1bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.

'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year

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Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

Banks to tell you where you might put your money

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Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.

Trump ban on wind energy permits 'unlawful', court rules

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An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge.

Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence

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It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice.

'Living off grid is not a dream, it's a nightmare'

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Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.

Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled

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The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.

Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal

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It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse

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Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss

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James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

Reverse advent calendar call-out from foodbank

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Every day up until Christmas, the Redcar foodbank is asking the community to donate a specific item.

Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax

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Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money

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The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.

Warm Welcome hubs an 'important' helping hand

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Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.

US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X

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The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.

A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change

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Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry

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Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount

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The $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly $2bn Versace was sold for in 2018.

Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens to acquire UK snack brand Graze

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The deal comes as Unilever plans to offload some food brands to focus on care and beauty.

'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it

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In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier

Dell family to seed Trump accounts for kids with $250

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The donation will help seed new Trump-branded investment accounts.

Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage

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Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.