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UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April
The contraction comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links...
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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!" Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers...
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Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?
Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the origi...
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Dozens of crisis payments handed out by council
Many of the completed payments have gone to low income families with surging heating oil costs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Paper plant closure fears spark community protest
Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and l...
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Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Parents find lifeline in 50p kids' clothes shop
A second-hand shop selling cheap baby clothes sees rising demand as families cut costs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and link...
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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'A little goes a long way': New York's candy stores sweeten economic gloom
While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...
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I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary
Peter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Bus...
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World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup. Newsiline summarises this...
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Trump: 'I love the inflation'
The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'. Newsiline summa...
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School uniform charity plans fundraising week
Leanne Farlie's Little Stars charity supplies families who are struggling with the cost of uniform. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busin...
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US inflation surges to three-year high of 4.2%
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US Israel war in Iran. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to...
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Debenhams boss on the daily habit he swears by
Dan Finley has overseen the successful turnaround of Debenhams department store. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links reade...
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UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why
UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the original publisher...
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Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available
The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim
The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Bus...
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How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - B...
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Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and link...
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UK and allies sanction 'networks' enabling settler violence in West Bank
France will also bar far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry as part of the measures, which Israel condemns as "disgraceful". Newsiline sum...
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Final piece of 'iconic' Denby Pottery signed
The firm, founded in 1809, appointed administrators due to rising energy and labour costs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and l...
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US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers t...
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Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Widow 'distressed' by firm's nine-month delay to husband's pension
BBC Scotland has heard testimony from people affected by delays in pensions managed by outsourcing firm Capita. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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You may be saving for retirement without realising it. Here's how to check
One simple check could ensure you are not missing out on free money which could help in later life. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busin...
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How the High Street became a window on our political instability
High Streets have declined in recent years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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Tata Steel says new £1.25bn furnace may be delayed due to electrical issue
Plans for £1.25bn steel-making furnace may be delayed by electrical connectivity problem, Tata says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busi...
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Funeral held for baby shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank
The seven-month-old boy's shrouded body was wrapped in a Palestinian flag and carried by his father to the graveyard. Newsiline summarises this report fro...