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Railway line reopens after freight train derailment

While the train has been removed, passengers continue to face disruption on Thursday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OzUILhn

Sainsbury's hit by card payment issues

The problem is affecting some deliveries and in-store payments at the supermarket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bP5ijTE

Warning over new supermarket spending 'challenges'

Consumer groups say the latest loyalty promotions could encourage shoppers to go over budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UmqQc3I

Queen could sell their catalogue to Sony for $1bn

If the sale takes place, it will be the biggest deal of its kind in the history of recorded music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X2cUWte

'I put off starting a family because of a £300 rent rise'

Women share their stories of how they feel renting has held them back in life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NdhgDla

Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike

A full-scale strike at the firm could have an impact on the global supply chains of electronics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QeGlTz9

Shop price rises back to 'normal', says retail body

Household budgets have come under pressure as prices soared in the wake of the pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/grZty4O

AI products like ChatGPT much hyped but not much used, study says

Latest generation of products not becoming part of people’s "routine internet use", researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ebvWS4K

Tackling water shortages with 'Star Wars' tech

'I thought why don’t we give it a try?' said student Swapnil Shrivastav, after inspiration struck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JzWOVvG

Joy and disbelief as Post Office convictions quashed

A law quashing convictions from the Horizon IT scandal received Royal Assent late on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SgFkiCn

More than 120 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour

More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Et1gwh

Building society buys Co-op Bank for £780m

The deal will create a financial business with millions of customers and about £89bn worth of assets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7tCZgi8

Ex-Post Office boss accused of being in 'la-la land'

Paula Vennells is quizzed on how much she knew about remote access to sub-postmasters' computers from BBC News https://ift.tt/m9XAO4x

Energy bills to fall again from July under new cap

A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £1,568 a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bHJvj6x

April a washout for shops as sales slump

Retail sales fell by much more than expected last month as heavy rain kept shoppers at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wPOjg5m

'I was misidentified as shoplifter by facial recognition tech'

Live facial recognition is becoming increasingly common on UK high streets. Should we be worried? from BBC News https://ift.tt/F9TWUmz via IFTTT

Why technology has not transformed building

New technology has yet to transform homebuilding which is still largely a manual task. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dH3J56G

Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric cars

He previously warned Chinese car makers would "demolish" rivals if there were no trade barriers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k7xlfNS

'People are just not worried about being scammed'

Fraudsters are increasingly using AI, but are people taking the problem seriously enough? from BBC News https://ift.tt/po1I3qz

HSBC fined over treatment of customers in difficulty

The City watchdog said that the bank failed customers who has been facing arrears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U5ikJeq

Scarlett Johansson's AI row has echoes of Silicon Valley's bad old days

A clash with the actor has echoes of the macho tech giants of the past, says Zoe Kleinman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wd6hSzC via IFTTT

Water firms ask for bill rises of between 24% and 91%

Southern Water wants to increase its bills by £436 a year, but is not expected to get approval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cu0rBdz

Industry bosses cast doubt on jobs 'bootcamp' plans

The plans will see benefit claimants get training for roles in sectors such as hospitality and care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MpeG4C2

UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots

The ICO wants to know the safeguards around Recall, which can take screengrabs of your screen every few seconds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5E479To via IFTTT

How should countries deal with falling birth rates?

As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a1yP8nE

Who is Paula Vennells? Ex-Post Office boss in Horizon IT inquiry

The ordained priest who led the Post Office from 2012 to 2019 faces three days of questioning at the Horizon Inquiry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yr5igTP

Energy bills predicted to fall by 7% in July

If the forecast proves correct, it would mean a typical annual bill could be £500 lower than last summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DUzqCok

Boeing boss's £25m pay package approved

Boeing shareholders approved a $33m pay package for outgoing boss Dave Calhoun. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H2iPMVs

Union forming stalled in US Mercedes-Benz

The UAW effort to win members in at Mercedes was a test of a wider resurgence in worker activism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KcdWb6A

Fujitsu sacked boss at height of Horizon scandal

Global president Rod Vawdrey then returned to Australia and made millions in a "train wreck" float. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vylWbtk

Alan Bates rejects second Post Office compensation offer

The latest offer amounted to around a third of what the campaigner had asked for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pJgcFnI

More people seek help for debts as fee scrapped

Debt Relief Orders are available to those on low incomes to clear existing debt and surged as the fee was axed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bFy9GnN

The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot

The "grief tech" firms helping users create talking avatars of their dead relatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jnM5biE

Three ways to win the rental property race

From being first in the queue to being more flexible, here are some tips on how to get ahead in the rental race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cvBPMzk

People face 23-minute wait for HMRC helplines

Taxpayers are facing 23-minute waits for HM Revenue and Customs helplines, according to a report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F7MYrh1

Cow dung's key role in India's energy industry

India is hoping that biogas, produced from farm waste, will curb its reliance on imported gas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T6z4gOY

Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese electric cars

The White House said they were a response to unfair policies and intended to protect US jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SR2x4A3

How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'

From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6V2Irhw

Marvel Rivals apologises after banning negative reviews

The game's developers said the controversial terms gamers were told to agree to was a miscommunication. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1hZtaIW via IFTTT

Internet access linked to higher wellbeing, study finds

The Oxford study comes as concern about the impact of internet use prompts laws in many countries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DGu4Ar3 via IFTTT

Universal Credit claimants must seek 18 hours work

Changes to welfare rules mean universal credit claimants must look for ways to earn more than before. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kMJtPai

Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u1P4xwt

'I'm stuck in my flat due to £4k service charge'

Kasun Kalirai would not have put his flat on the market had it not been for rocketing service charges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kvTBunC

Is social media worth paying for?

As Twitter and Facebook both now offer paid subscription, what impact is it having? from BBC News https://ift.tt/QnROvzo via IFTTT

Is social media worth paying for?

As Twitter and Facebook both now offer paid subscription, what impact is it having? from BBC News https://ift.tt/QnROvzo

Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use

Patients say the device allows them to reduce the number of hospital visits involved in cancer care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o2JxnGO via IFTTT

How crops are being disaster-proofed

Scientists are creating hardier crops by cross-breeding wild varities and tweaking crop genes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ykrN3ji

UK emerged from recession at start of year

The economy grew by 0.6% in the first three months of the year, ending a shallow recession. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vkXhaKI

Rat remains found in bread triggers Japan recall and refunds

Pasco has recalled 104,000 packs of sliced bread after rat remains were found in at least two packs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qFlQYCM

Argentines strike against spending cuts

Schools, banks and many shops close across the country, with train and metro services suspended. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1nyLDae

The post-Brexit hard sell for British food in Asia

The UK still lags far behind its main European counterparts, both in terms of sales and reputation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tKvoMPb

Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?

Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new programme ideas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wBmSzPn

EU moves to give profits from Russian assets to Ukraine

EU ambassadors have agreed in principle to use the profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o46tQB9

Tame toxic algorithms to protect children, big tech told

Big tech companies will have to make changes to their algorithms to comply with new online safety laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o3k0YZr via IFTTT

Tame toxic algorithms to protect children, big tech told

Big tech companies will have to make changes to their algorithms to comply with new online safety laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o3k0YZr

'Technical issue' affecting UK airport e-gates

Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester are among major airports impacted by a Border Force issue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dKQBR3a

How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'

From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wGNh4JQ

Reeves: Government 'gaslighting' people on economy

The shadow chancellor's speech comes ahead of key figures likely to show the UK emerging from recession. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1D4zTcx

Boeing faces new probe over 787 inspection doubts

Boeing told US regulators it might not have properly inspected its 787 Dreamliner jets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/32RpPdq

Rathlin's only shop avoids closure after £12k fraud

Cyber criminals stole thousands from Rathlin's Co-Op Shop, putting its future in doubt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0DB1e6V

Acclaimed photographer cracks Instagram in his 80s

Over a seven-decade career David Hurn has photographed everyone from the Beatles to Audrey Hepburn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pY0Dakh via IFTTT

Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'

Qantas agrees to pay millions to settle lawsuit accusing it of selling tickets to cancelled flights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m75rbHB

The rise of Sweden's super rich

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mVNY0tX

Tata redundancy offer callous, say steel unions

Unions say company disregards the impact of its changes on workers, families and communities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yrxpBUZ

From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics

Politicians are roping in influencers to woo voters like never before. But is this a good thing? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ATflkV5 via IFTTT

Chinese women are teaming up with strangers to save money

They are finding new ways to cut back on household spending as China’s economy loses steam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JhBiGl0

How the computer games industry is embracing AI

Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B2a67nw

Apple sees biggest fall in sales for a year

Apple's boss fought back doubts over the firm's future growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bh96Lir via IFTTT

Turkey halts trade with Israel over Gaza 'tragedy'

Officials said the measures would be in place until Israel allowed an "uninterrupted and sufficient flow" of aid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hYjblne

Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit

The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VvTUASr via IFTTT

Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit

The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VvTUASr

The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs

Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nSueFy8

Fed holds key interest rate and warns on inflation

The US central bank has left interest rates unchanged again, noting a "lack of further progress" on inflation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ujzsgT5

Amazon Prime ads help tech giant drive profits

The tech giant did better than expected in many areas of its business. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ryzwkG

Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IxnM03y via IFTTT

Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IxnM03y