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The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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'We are rescuing unpicked blackberries'
Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...
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Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert
Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busines...
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US interest rates held for fifth time in a row
The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Is AI facing a big financial reckoning?
Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Middle-earners 'struggling' over schools bonus cap
A mum says not getting the back to school bonus is a "kick in the teeth" for working parents just above the income threshold. Newsiline summarises this re...
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1975: The world's first shop for left-handers
A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links r...
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How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Bus...
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'Why we are rescuing unpicked blackberries'
Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...
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Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them. Newsiline sum...
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'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment case
Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and li...
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The 10 busiest commuter trains in England and Wales revealed
Overall, overcrowding fell slightly last year due to increased capacity, the Department for Transport says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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What is Jodrell Bank and what does it do?
When Jodrell Bank Observatory was built, the site was seen as gamechanger for radio astronomy. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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The way you look can help you get a job - here's how
While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad?
Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links...
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Michelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurants
Sat Bains offers deli versions of some of his dishes to promote local businesses facing high costs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busin...
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Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Some people's chats with Claude AI made publicly available online
Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino will exit following customer backlash over modern logo redesign. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Average income down in real terms, survey says
The results of the 2023/24 Household Expenditure Survey have been published. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers t...
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Stars and fans celebrate 'new Black Panther' David Jonsson
The British actor will play the son of T'Challa, king of Wakanda, in the third movie in the series. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enter...
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How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds". Newsiline summarises this...
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Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &am...
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Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?
Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links reade...
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Shein swings to a loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis d...
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Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say. Newsili...
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Police investigate donations by Tice company to Reform UK
Britain Means Business, owned by the party’s deputy leader Richard Tice, made two donations of £250,000 in the run-up to the 2024 general election. Newsil...
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Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister Newsiline summarises this...
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What does the South make of the King of the North?
BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...
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'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'
Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about 'inaccurate' US history
The Trump administration has often accused the world's largest research museum of harbouring an anti-American bias. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down
Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...