Energy firms urge more help for people struggling with bills
19 Apr 2022 1:25:53
Four major energy firms warn more people will struggle to pay energy bills unless the government intervenes.
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Fridge-freezer prices up by 30%, says retail boss
19 Apr 2022 9:58:06
White goods prices are up a third since last year and set to climb higher, says Appliances Direct boss.
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Scientists appeal to trace meteorite near Shrewsbury
19 Apr 2022 7:21:25
The UK Fireball Alliance believes the space rock landed in Shropshire last week.
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Sri Lanka set for 'series of defaults', says leading rating agency
19 Apr 2022 4:54:17
This week, Sri Lankan officials started talks with the International Monetary Fund over a bailout.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg calls for civil servants to return to the office
19 Apr 2022 3:00:22
A "clear message" must be sent to civil servants about ending home working, minister says.
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US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains
19 Apr 2022 1:35:46
A federal judge in Florida, appointed by Donald Trump, says the CDC exceeded its authority.
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Are there affordable ways to cut your heating bill?
18 Apr 2022 3:17:43
Alternatives to gas and oil heating are becoming more popular but are still expensive.
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Calls grow for free or low-cost Covid tests to keep staff safe
18 Apr 2022 3:16:19
One trade body suggests three quarters of its members have had staff off sick in the last month.
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Rail ticket sale launched as travel costs criticised
18 Apr 2022 2:53:30
The move was announced to boost numbers on trains, which have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.
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Apple staff make bid for first union at a US store
18 Apr 2022 9:53:03
Employees must get signatures from 30% of staff at New York's Grand Central Station for a union election.
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Wales' hospitality businesses struggle to recruit staff
18 Apr 2022 7:44:26
One holiday park owner hires five chefs from India after being unable to fill the jobs locally.
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Alex Jones' Infowars files for bankruptcy after defamation suits
18 Apr 2022 5:47:31
It will complicate efforts to make him pay damages in lawsuits over Sandy Hook conspiracy theories.
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Emirates will keep flying to Russia unless its owner stops it
18 Apr 2022 2:20:34
It is one of a few airlines still operating in Russia after most pulled out over the war in Ukraine.
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What's on Elon Musk's mind? In conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Musk details how the radical new innovations he's working on -- Tesla's intelligent humanoid robot Optimus, SpaceX's otherworldly Starship and Neuralink's brain-machine interfaces, among others -- could help maximize the lifespan of humanity and create a world where goods and services are abundant and accessible for all. It's a compelling vision of a future worth getting excited about. (Recorded at the Tesla Texas Gigafactory on April 6, 2022)
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Households cancel streaming services to cut costs, report says
18 Apr 2022 9:13:53
The rise in the cost of living has led to more households cutting their subscription services.
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Shanghai lockdown: China spending and employment hit
18 Apr 2022 4:40:48
Official figures also showed the world's second largest economy grew at a faster pace than expected.
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Elon Musk talks Twitter, Tesla and how his brain works -- live at TED2022 | Elon Musk
18 Apr 2022 1:43:47
In this unedited conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, Elon Musk digs into the recent news around his bid to purchase Twitter and gets honest about the biggest regret of his career, how his brain works, the future he envisions for the world and a lot more. (This conversation was recorded April 14, 2022. If you want to hear even more, head over to The TED Interview podcast, where Musk and Anderson sat down at the new Tesla gigafactory in Texas to discuss some of the radical innovations he's working on -- including an intelligent humanoid robot, SpaceX's Starship and Neuralink's brain-machine interfaces.)
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'I felt more joy than I thought possible'
17 Apr 2022 3:29:48
How it feels to treat your depression with a hallucinogenic drug.
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Christmas savings clubs money to be protected by new laws
17 Apr 2022 3:01:18
The government wants shoppers' money to be protected even if the scheme they are in goes bust.
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Why I didn't use my real name at work
17 Apr 2022 3:01:14
Should you change your name to fit in at work? We look at why some people have anglicised their names.
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Lumo train passengers' panic after emergency stop
17 Apr 2022 7:42:16
British Transport Police say 15 train passengers reported minor injuries after the emergency stop.
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Next and finance firms buy JoJo Maman Bebe
17 Apr 2022 2:06:24
There will be no immediate job losses at the baby goods retailer, although its founder will step down.
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Climate change: 'We're making wine in Norway'
16 Apr 2022 3:47:33
Vineyards are moving further north, but new winemakers say they struggle to be taken seriously.
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Ukraine war: L'Occitane U-turn as it closes Russian shops
16 Apr 2022 1:12:31
The firm says military action in Ukraine means it will shut its shops, having defended staying open.
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Council tax rebate: Warning issued over new scam pretending to offer £150
16 Apr 2022 0:42:19
Fraudsters are cold-calling people asking for bank details to receive the £150 rebate, say councils.
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