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FTX: How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British man millions

FTX: How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British...

As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they...

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US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space...

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Amazon takes on Microsoft as it invests billions in Anthropic

Amazon takes on Microsoft as it invests billions in Anthropic

The company is in a race among big tech firms to exploit the potential of artificial...

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Disinformation most active on X, formerly known as Twitter, EU says

Disinformation most active on X, formerly known as Twitter,...

A European Commission report says the network has the most disinformation of six...

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Reddit to begin paying people for popular posts

Reddit to begin paying people for popular posts

The social media site will split revenue with contributors who are awarded "gold"...

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Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss

Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss

In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation...

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Fifa to EA Sports FC: Name change is big gamble for UK's best-selling game

Fifa to EA Sports FC: Name change is big gamble for UK's...

The Fifa football video games are rebranded after a reported disagreement with the...

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Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly

Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly

The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies...

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ChatGPT can now access up to date information

ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but...

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Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal

Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after...

They can return to work while they vote on whether to approve a three-year deal...

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X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - researchers

X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - researchers

A research organisation says the feature is now only available in European Union...

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The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed

The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed

A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions...

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Meta announces AI chatbots with 'personality'

Meta announces AI chatbots with 'personality'

At Meta's first in-person event since before the pandemic, Mark Zuckerberg announced...

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Fortnite maker Epic Games cutting 16% of workforce

Fortnite maker Epic Games cutting 16% of workforce

The company says it is shedding the staff because it's spending "way more" than...

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PlayStation boss Jim Ryan to retire from Sony next year

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan to retire from Sony next year

He said he took the decision due to issues he had living in Europe while working...

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Apple to buck layoff trend by hiring UK AI staff

Apple to buck layoff trend by hiring UK AI staff

The tech giant's chief executive, Tim Cook, said he expects to increase investment.

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The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions

The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions

Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up...

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Why your new Apple iPhone 15 is overheating

Why your new Apple iPhone 15 is overheating

The firm says a bug in its operating system and updates to apps like Instagram are...

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Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake

Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake

The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and...

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The people going 'monk mode' to limit social media use

The people going 'monk mode' to limit social media use

A growing number of individuals are using apps to block access to social media and...

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Meta: Can the firm's new headset stop virtual reality sickness?

Meta: Can the firm's new headset stop virtual reality sickness?

Mark Zuckerberg claims VR motion sickness is getting better but will its new device...

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Can tech stop India wasting so much of its harvest?

Can tech stop India wasting so much of its harvest?

Tech firms say they have systems that can help prevent the huge loss of fresh produce...

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TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription

TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription

The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid...

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Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers songwriters say AI is not to be feared

Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers songwriters say AI is not to...

Industry heavyweights behind Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers hits say AI doesn't have...

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All Onewheel e-skateboards recalled worldwide after four deaths

All Onewheel e-skateboards recalled worldwide after four...

A US watchdog cited a risk of crashes causing serious injuries, and the firm confirmed...

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US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network

US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network

Dish Network will have to pay $150,000 for failing to move an old satellite far...

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CEO: 'Why I take customer service calls'

CEO: 'Why I take customer service calls'

Andy Yen, founder and CEO of tech company Proton, explains why he sometimes takes...

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TikTok: Social media app shuts shop after Indonesia ban

TikTok: Social media app shuts shop after Indonesia ban

The country's government banned the sale of goods on social media platforms to protect...

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Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos

Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos

The Red Cross writes rules of engagement for civilian hackers as numbers rise

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Can AI popstars make it in the real world?

Can AI popstars make it in the real world?

Created using motion capture, graphics and AI software, Noonoouri is not your average...

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Police access to passport photos 'risks public trust'

Police access to passport photos 'risks public trust'

The government wants to allow police to search all passport images to catch criminals.

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MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos

MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos

Fraudsters have manipulated images of the popular YouTuber and two journalists to...

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Assassin's Creed Mirage: Why Arabic is at the heart of the new game

Assassin's Creed Mirage: Why Arabic is at the heart of...

The makers of the latest in the stealth action series have put Arabic front and...

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Amazon and Microsoft to face cloud computing competition probe

Amazon and Microsoft to face cloud computing competition...

The competition watchdog is investigating the tech giants' cloud computing dominance.

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AI facial recognition: Campaigners and MPs call for ban

AI facial recognition: Campaigners and MPs call for ban

AI-powered facial recognition has been used in real time by police forces and private...

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Regulator sues Musk to force testimony in X probe

Regulator sues Musk to force testimony in X probe

Musk accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of "harassment" in the two sides'...

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Prada to design Nasa's new Moon suit

Prada to design Nasa's new Moon suit

Art meets science as Prada designers help create the spacesuits for the 2025 Moon...

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How a chatbot encouraged a man who wanted to kill the Queen

How a chatbot encouraged a man who wanted to kill the Queen

The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered...

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The extreme robot arm that can chop up a ship

The extreme robot arm that can chop up a ship

Giant robot arms with waterjets can slice up retired ships, but can they clean up...

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Tweet saying FTX was 'fine' was false, court hears

Tweet saying FTX was 'fine' was false, court hears

The FTX co-founder tells court that Sam Bankman-Fried's public claims about FTX...

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Snapchat: Snap AI chatbot 'may risk children's privacy'

Snapchat: Snap AI chatbot 'may risk children's privacy'

The My AI feature could be shut down in the UK following an initial investigation...

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The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste

The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste

Scientists in the US are trying to find enzymes or bacteria that will decompose...

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Nevada lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations

Nevada lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations

The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native...

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Technology festival's sock that detect Alzheimer's signs

Technology festival's sock that detect Alzheimer's signs

The socks, which can detect the early signs of the condition, are among innovations...

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Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes

Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes

James Milward went high tech in his quest to stop the animals fouling in his Surrey...

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How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians

How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians

New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians...

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Unity: Gaming boss quits after furious pricing backlash

Unity: Gaming boss quits after furious pricing backlash

Unity powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers...

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Jewish parents told to delete social media apps

Jewish parents told to delete social media apps

Some schools have suggested parents delete apps such as TikTok and Instagram due...

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Clubs promoting NFTs pose 'risk' to fans, MPs warn

Clubs promoting NFTs pose 'risk' to fans, MPs warn

A committee of MPs say artists and sport clubs' reputations are at risk if they...

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Warning AI industry could use as much energy as the Netherlands

Warning AI industry could use as much energy as the Netherlands

A new study looks at the environmental impact of artificial intelligence if current...

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EU tells Meta to crack down on Israel-Hamas disinfo

EU tells Meta to crack down on Israel-Hamas disinfo

The EU has written to Mark Zuckerberg warning him that the platform is being used...

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Could an AI-created profile picture help you get a job?

Could an AI-created profile picture help you get a job?

Young adults are using artificial intelligence to make professional-looking headshot...

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Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away

Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away

Electrical items such as vapes, fans, cables and USB sticks can all be recycled...

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FTX thief cashes out millions during Bankman-Fried trial

FTX thief cashes out millions during Bankman-Fried trial

Chunks of the stolen $470m in cryptocurrency have been laundered every day since...

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FNaF movie: Can Five Nights at Freddy's live up to the hype?

FNaF movie: Can Five Nights at Freddy's live up to the...

The long-awaited film version of Scott Cawthon's hit game is almost out - but will...

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Can German engineering solve the challenges of fusion?

Can German engineering solve the challenges of fusion?

With extra government help German firms are attempting to make working fusion reactors.

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TikTok latest firm after X and Meta to be warned by EU over Hamas videos

TikTok latest firm after X and Meta to be warned by EU...

The platform follows X and Meta to be urged to step up efforts to stop the spread...

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Quiz: Are these images real or AI?

Quiz: Are these images real or AI?

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or...

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EU opens investigation into X over alleged disinformation

EU opens investigation into X over alleged disinformation

X, formerly Twitter, is being investigated by the EU over the possible spread of...

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UK's nuclear fusion site ends experiments after 40 years

UK's nuclear fusion site ends experiments after 40 years

The JET laboratory, the focus of European fusion experiments for decades, carries...

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Microsoft Activision: What does deal mean for gamers?

Microsoft Activision: What does deal mean for gamers?

Call of Duty might be an Xbox exclusive one day, but not for at least 15 years.

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Microsoft completes $69bn takeover of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard

Microsoft completes $69bn takeover of Call of Duty maker...

It comes after the UK approved the $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard, which...

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What does TikTok's EGX sponsorship mean for the games industry?

What does TikTok's EGX sponsorship mean for the games industry?

The app's hoping to take on Twitch and YouTube to become the main stop for online...

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TikTok says action taken on Israel conflict videos

TikTok says action taken on Israel conflict videos

The social media firm lists what it is doing to tackle misinformation after a warning...

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Amazon Prime Day deals include the chance to save £250 on 43-inch smart TV

Amazon Prime Day deals include the chance to save £250...

Amazon Prime members can save up to 40 per cent on products in the Amazon Prime...

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‘I wouldn’t have done that’ - Liam Halligan blasts Brexit-bashing Mark Carney over Labour backing

‘I wouldn’t have done that’ - Liam Halligan blasts Brexit-bashing...

GB News Economics and Business Editor Liam Halligan has criticised the former Governor...

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British expats ‘locked out of pensions by Brexit rules' as UK banks close accounts

British expats ‘locked out of pensions by Brexit rules'...

British expats are at risk of being locked out of their pensions due to UK bank...

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Pensioners to get up to £300 to help pay for heating bills this year – payment due from next month

Pensioners to get up to £300 to help pay for heating bills...

Pensioner households could get up to £300 extra from November 2023 via the Pensioner...

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Ofgem considers £17 energy price cap hike to help prevent suppliers from going bust

Ofgem considers £17 energy price cap hike to help prevent...

Energy regulator Ofgem is considering a one-off increase to the energy price cap...

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Martin Lewis urges drivers to avoid huge car insurance fees with simple checks

Martin Lewis urges drivers to avoid huge car insurance...

Martin Lewis has called on drivers to look around for other car insurance policies...

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Wilko sale warning after shopper loses £200 to fraudsters

Wilko sale warning after shopper loses £200 to fraudsters

Members of the public have lost up to £200 in recent months after scammers tried...

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HSBC warns savers there’s just one week left to get its savings account paying 5.70 per cent

HSBC warns savers there’s just one week left to get its...

HSBC UK has today reminded savers that the time-limited rate of 5.70 per cent being...

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Savers face ‘bigger threat than inflation’ as those benefitting from high interest rates could be hit by tax

Savers face ‘bigger threat than inflation’ as those benefitting...

Savers are facing an increasing risk of being hit by a tax charge which poses a...

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Whisky cask investments: How you can invest in the alternative asset which is exempt from capital gains tax

Whisky cask investments: How you can invest in the alternative...

When a person thinks of whisky, perhaps it’s traditionally been a quality glass...

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Amazon Prime Day shoppers can save up to 40 per cent but there’s a warning before you buy

Amazon Prime Day shoppers can save up to 40 per cent but...

Amazon Prime shoppers could save up to 40 per cent on selected products in the Prime...

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Mortgage warning as average standard variable rate hits the highest level in 16 years

Mortgage warning as average standard variable rate hits...

Borrowers who are rolling off their initial mortgage deal are being warned that...

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Best fixed cash ISAs: The top accounts for tax-free savings paying up to 5.85 per cent

Best fixed cash ISAs: The top accounts for tax-free savings...

Interest rates on savings accounts have been rising in the wake of 14 consecutive...

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Poundland to open nine more former Wilko stores this weekend – full list of sites reopening

Poundland to open nine more former Wilko stores this weekend...

Poundland has announced it will open nine former Wilko stores this weekend.The discount...

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Skipton Building Society launches low-rate mortgage range including 3.35 per cent deal

Skipton Building Society launches low-rate mortgage range...

Skipton Building Society has launched a low-rate mortgage range in a bid to support...

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Mortgage rates warning: Bank of England chief tells homeowners high interest rates are here to stay

Mortgage rates warning: Bank of England chief tells homeowners...

Interest rates will remain high for the "foreseeable future" following "mixed signals...

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Pensioners urged to see if they can get £407 a month extra to help them ‘stay independent’

Pensioners urged to see if they can get £407 a month extra...

Pensioners may be able to get up to £407 a month and it could help them to stay...

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Asda relaunches offer giving customers the chance to get up to £100 off their shopping

Asda relaunches offer giving customers the chance to get...

Asda has relaunched an offer which gives loyal customers the chance to win up to...

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Thousands of warm banks opening again this winter as Brits struggle to heat their homes

Thousands of warm banks opening again this winter as Brits...

Even though energy prices are dropping, there are concerns that electricity and...

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Coventry Building Society increases interest rate on cash ISA to give savers ‘market-leading’ rate

Coventry Building Society increases interest rate on cash...

Coventry Building Society has increased the interest rate on its Four Access ISA...

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Pensioner left with bladder issues after prostate cancer able to get £200 a week boost thanks to simple check

Pensioner left with bladder issues after prostate cancer...

A 72-year-old pensioner was able to secure an income boost worth £200 a week by...

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Skipton Building Society increases interest rate on two savings accounts - savers can get 5% cash ISA

Skipton Building Society increases interest rate on two...

Skipton Building Society has increased the interest rate on two savings accounts,...

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Aldi customers urged to check receipts as self-checkout process could mean you overpay for your shop

Aldi customers urged to check receipts as self-checkout...

Aldi customers are being urged to take care at self-checkouts and check their receipts...

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NatWest enables new online payment initiative to ‘save hassle’ at checkouts

NatWest enables new online payment initiative to ‘save...

NatWest has signed up to an initiative which could save “hassle” for customers at...

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Royal Mint unveils the eight new King Charles III coins set to enter circulation in UK this year

Royal Mint unveils the eight new King Charles III coins...

The Royal Mint has unveiled eight new coins set to enter circulation in the UK this...

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‘Good for mortgage holders’ - Liam Halligan outlines Bank of England Nine’s ‘unusual’ rates hint

‘Good for mortgage holders’ - Liam Halligan outlines Bank...

Mortgage holders have been given fresh hope that an interest rates freeze could...

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Wilko RETURNS! The Range confirms Wilko products will appear in stores as website relaunches

Wilko RETURNS! The Range confirms Wilko products will appear...

Wilko.com has announced it is to recommence home delivery for online orders from...

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Martin Lewis shares ‘important’ state pension alert affecting hundreds of thousands of people

Martin Lewis shares ‘important’ state pension alert affecting...

Martin Lewis has urged people to “spread the word” that hundreds of thousands of...

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How you could reduce stealth tax turmoil as more adults than ever dragged into higher-rate tax band

How you could reduce stealth tax turmoil as more adults...

More adults than ever are at risk of paying the higher rate of tax due to the personal...

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Octopus Energy explains how £40 electric blanket could save you £300 on energy bills

Octopus Energy explains how £40 electric blanket could...

Octopus Energy is encouraging members of the public to look into whether they could...

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Sunak offers firm backing to Israel as Gaza faces imminent offensive

Sunak offers firm backing to Israel as Gaza faces imminent...

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across the UK on Saturday in a show...

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British parents ‘trapped’ in Gaza ‘like caged hens waiting to die’, says son

British parents ‘trapped’ in Gaza ‘like caged hens waiting...

Mo El-Deeb, whose British-Palestinian parents are in southern Gaza, likened the...

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Son says British-Palestinian parents at Egyptian border are ‘essentially like caged hens just waiting to die’

Son says British-Palestinian parents at Egyptian border...

Mo El-Deeb, whose British-Palestinian parents are in south Gaza, likens situation...

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First Minister plans to resume counselling

First Minister plans to resume counselling

Humza Yousaf has been open about seeking support for his mental health.

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Sunak promises to ‘stand with’ Israel and British Jews, a week on from attack

Sunak promises to ‘stand with’ Israel and British Jews,...

Rishi Sunak has promised ‘always’ to stand with Israel, in a message to Britain’s...

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Sunak promises to ‘stand with Israel’ as Amnesty says failure to mention Palestinians ‘deeply troubling’

Sunak promises to ‘stand with Israel’ as Amnesty says failure...

Sunak promises ‘always’ to stand with Israel, in a message to Britain’s Jewish community

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