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Wife of man who died after turbulence sues airline

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Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.

The US-Canada trade war in 5 charts

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The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.

'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites

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So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

School uniform swap shop 'saves money and tackles second hand clothes stigma'

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A free initiative which started with one school four years ago now has more than 200 involved.

Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error

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Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.

'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users

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As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.

One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review

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Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).

I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction

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Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal

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After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know

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The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.

Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high

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Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.

'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips

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Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?

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The coin has been designed to feature King Charles III and a Scottish grouse close to extinction.

'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents

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A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.

Les used a QR code to download a parking app - but it was a scam

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Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.

'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms

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Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.

Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says

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Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough.

Taxi drivers urge council to agree 8% fare hike

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Taxi fares could rise by 8% to help drivers combat rising fuel prices and the cost of living.

Not 'poor enough': Do people use London's pay-it-forward schemes?

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The schemes are in place to help people who are struggling with the cost of living.

Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory

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Bernard Matthews Foods says its Shaftesbury Street factory will close by the end of 2026.

Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog

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French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.

Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships

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Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".

Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?

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Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.

The critical tech staying safe by going underground

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The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.

Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows

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Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.

Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of studios

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The Berkshire film studio was previously home to iconic horror studio Hammer Films.

Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules

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The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

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Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220

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New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs

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A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs

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Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.

Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

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A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year

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Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.

I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions

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After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead

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Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions

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After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure

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Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.

Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky

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Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low

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Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak

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Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak.

'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men

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Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted

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Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.

You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check

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Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

Assignment

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How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub

Assignment

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How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub

The homeowners selling up for a life on the water

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Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.

Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK

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No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".

Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects

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The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

Business Daily

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Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions?

Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5

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A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living.