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Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:15:18 GMT

Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.

Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:30:18 GMT

The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.

Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:02:26 GMT

People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.

Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:01:07 GMT

It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.

Hampshire water outage likely to last until weekend

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:15:37 GMT

Some 58,000 properties have been affected by an outage after a fault at a water supply works.

Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:37:32 GMT

Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.

Post Office spent £132m defending itself at inquiry

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:06:47 GMT

The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters.

What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:14 GMT

Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.

Stocks slide as US central bank signals slower pace of rate cuts

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:43:20 GMT

The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns.

How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:01:31 GMT

Government plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.

AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:05:06 GMT

AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.

Interest rates held as Bank says economy doing worse

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:48:34 GMT

The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected.

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:35:07 GMT

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

How much will my water bill rise by?

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:04:18 GMT

Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by.

World's first Bitcoin nation scales back crypto dream

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:55:13 GMT

El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF.

Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:47:12 GMT

Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."

Harland & Wolff saved by deal with Spanish firm

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:57:44 GMT

Spain's state-owned shipbuilder confirms it is buying Harland & Wolff, best known for the Titanic.

Romance scammer duped £17k from me with deepfakes

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:19:17 GMT

Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with.

Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:29:48 GMT

The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.

Hundreds of driving examiners to be recruited to cut wait times

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:51:18 GMT

The government says there is a "huge" backlog for tests, with instructors branding the system a "nightmare".

Amazon hit by 'strike' during holiday season scramble

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:59:23 GMT

One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant.

N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:26:10 GMT

Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.

Worst major train stations for cancellations named

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria.

US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential ban

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:44:28 GMT

The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.

Why are doctors wary of wearables?

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:36:30 GMT

Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.

Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:40:32 GMT

VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030.

Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:03:09 GMT

The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.

Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:16:30 GMT

Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.

In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:01:22 GMT

Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.

When will interest rates fall?

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:38:45 GMT

Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.

Why is vintage audio equipment booming?

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:01:31 GMT

Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.

UK inflation – will prices keep rising?

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:51:28 GMT

Inflation has hit its highest level for eight months, will prices continue to rise at a faster rate?

Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:52:31 GMT

Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.

Christmas getaway: Tips to avoid disruption

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:01:54 GMT

Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.

Government borrowing at three-year low for November

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:38:37 GMT

Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.

Is AI any good at choosing gifts?

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:02:06 GMT

With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?

Treasury minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:15:51 GMT

Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn.

The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:07:49 GMT

The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.