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'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink
Business & Economy

'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink

Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
Business & Economy

Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay

The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin
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AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin

The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions
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Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions

The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to address them.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?
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Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?

Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
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Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget

Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?
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New 10p coin enters circulation - will you spot one?

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

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death
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OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death

The site hosts a range of subscription-based content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography.

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump
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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump

What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its exports to the US, actually have in this spiralling trade dispute?

Aug 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts
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Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts

Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.

Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
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Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services

No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.

Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits
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From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits

The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.

Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules
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Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules

23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.

Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets
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Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets

Nearly 6,000 social homes are thought to be illegally listed on short-term rental platforms.

Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
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Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks

A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up
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Package holidays to Dubai and Egypt cheaper as European prices creep up

Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.

Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks
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Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks

Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.

Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views
One million more UK homeowners set  to face higher mortgages
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One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages

Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 views