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Metropolitan Police: Move to attend fewer mental health calls sparks alarm (Mon, 29 May 2023)
A former inspector of constabulary says sending officers to fewer 999 calls is "potentially alarming".
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Ukraine war: Fresh attacks on Kyiv after intense drone barrage (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Ukraine's capital has been attacked 16 times this month, with the past two nights being particularly intense.
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Turkish election victory for Erdogan leaves nation divided (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Turkey's president wins five more years, but his rival condemns "the most unfair election in years".
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Flesh-eating bug: Mum's warning after she nearly dies from disease (Mon, 29 May 2023)
A mother is warning others to look out for symptoms of necrotising fasciitis, after she nearly died.
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Canada wildfires: Dashcam captures drama of driving through it (Mon, 29 May 2023)
The Canadian city of Halifax declares a state of local emergency after a wildfire causes power cuts and evacuations.
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Tourist boat sinks on Lake Maggiore killing four - reports (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Italy's fire service says the boat capsized when a storm developed over the lake.
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Swansea triathlon: Athlete dies during swimming stage event (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Organisers Activity Wales Events confirmed the death with "heavy hearts".
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Mars bar plastic wrapper swapped for paper (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Mars trials environmentally friendly paper wrappers for some of its chocolate bars.
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Food price cap will not make a difference - retailers (Mon, 29 May 2023)
The government wants to encourage supermarkets to impose voluntary price caps on some food products.
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Decorative urn taken from Dame Vivienne Westwood's Derbyshire grave (Mon, 29 May 2023)
The iconic fashion designer died in December 2022 and is buried in her birthplace of Tintwistle.
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Phillip Schofield: What next for Holly Willoughby, ITV and This Morning? (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Phillip Schofield left his role on the daytime show after admitting an affair with a colleague.
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Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat.
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IVF patients need more mental health support, charity says (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Infertility can devastate people's mental health, relationships, finances and career, a charity says.
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Why famous faces are popping up mega-sized on UK streets (Mon, 29 May 2023)
The UK's heroes are no longer being honoured in marble on a plinth but with a spray can on a brick wall.
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Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'? (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter?
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Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed' (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space.
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South Africa period poverty: 'I don't want anyone else to use rags for sanitary pads' (Sun, 28 May 2023)
South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons - now she is changing that for others.
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Rare solar displays spotted in skies over England (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Thin, high cloud gave a spectacular show of halos, arcs and upside-down rainbows.
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In pictures: BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Jonas Brothers, The 1975, Anne-Marie and Cat Burns took to the stage for the three-day festival.
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New Zealand: Watch rugby league game chaos as multiple pitch invaders tackled (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Play was interrupted when at least 10 people ran onto the field at a rugby league match in New Zealand.
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Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus (Sun, 28 May 2023)
The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election.
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Bola Tinubu inauguration: Nigeria swears in new president (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Bola Tinubu, 71, won February's election with a promise to renew hope and needs to act fast.
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Premier League: The season which had a bit of everything - including 39 managers (Sun, 28 May 2023)
BBC Sport looks back at a strange Premier League season which had a bit of everything.
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US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says (Mon, 29 May 2023)
President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement.
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Why Everest base camp won't be moving anytime soon (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Nepal will not shift base camp due to climate change, after opposition from Sherpas and mountaineers.
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Luton carnival: Thousands line streets to 'showcase' culture (Sun, 28 May 2023)
About 500 people dress up and take part in the colourful parade through the town centre.
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Premier League 2022-23: Vote for your player of the season and more (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Player of the season? Best manager? Most memorable moment? Have your say in our Premier League awards for 2022-23.
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Match of the Day analysis: Gary Lineker on why Leicester City were relegated (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Match of the Day's Gary Lineker alongside pundits Ian Wright and Alan Shearer analyse Leicester City's downfall and relegation.
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Jude Bellingham: Borussia Dortmund midfielder named Bundesliga player of the season (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Borussia Dortmund's England midfielder Jude Bellingham is named the Bundesliga player of the season.
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Napoli boss to take sabbatical after winning title (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti will take a year-long sabbatical from the Serie A champions, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis says.
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When will we start seeing energy bill deals again? (Fri, 26 May 2023)
With bills set to drop from July, fixed deals could be due to make a comeback, say experts.
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Mortgage deals: Five new products aiming to beat interest rates rise (Sun, 21 May 2023)
As interest rates rise, some lenders are offering no-deposit mortgages and removing the "stress test".
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Mortgage calculator: how much will my mortgage go up? (Wed, 10 May 2023)
Use our calculator to find out how much mortgage payments could go up for your household.
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Energy price cap: What is it and will bills continue to go down? (Thu, 25 May 2023)
The cap which sets typical household energy bills is expected to drop sharply from July.
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Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay? (Thu, 25 May 2023)
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
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Tips on how to save energy at home and help the planet (Wed, 20 Oct 2021)
What can homeowners do to reduce their energy consumption?
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Cost of living: How can I save money on my food shop? (Tue, 05 Jul 2022)
The cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Here are some things that can reduce the impact.
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Food prices: How the humble shopping list is saving us money (Sun, 02 Apr 2023)
Soaring food prices mean some families are missing meals and desperate for deals, but preparation can help.
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UK inflation rate calculator: How much are prices rising for you? (Wed, 24 May 2023)
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.
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Why food bills aren't shrinking - five things to know (Mon, 22 May 2023)
Prices in the shops remain much higher than a year ago, despite falls in energy and food costs.
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Cost-of-living payments: Who is getting them and when? (Thu, 25 May 2023)
Low-income households, pensioners and some disabled people will get extra help with energy bills.
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Debt: What do I do if I can't afford to pay? (Tue, 23 May 2023)
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?
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Why inflation is falling but prices are still rising (Wed, 24 May 2023)
We report this percentage every month but here are three things you may not know.
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What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising? (Wed, 24 May 2023)
The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.
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Five ways to save money on your packed lunch (Thu, 27 Apr 2023)
As the cost of food continues to rise, we hear some top tips on making savings at lunchtime.
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BBC News - UK

Metropolitan Police: Move to attend fewer mental health calls sparks alarm (Mon, 29 May 2023)
A former inspector of constabulary says sending officers to fewer 999 calls is "potentially alarming".
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Food price cap will not make a difference - retailers (Mon, 29 May 2023)
The government wants to encourage supermarkets to impose voluntary price caps on some food products.
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Phillip Schofield affair: This Morning to air as normal (Sun, 28 May 2023)
ITV says the flagship show will continue "as normal" on Monday and there are "no plans" to axe it.
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Swansea triathlon: Athlete dies during swimming stage event (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Organisers Activity Wales Events confirmed the death with "heavy hearts".
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Flesh-eating bug: Mum's warning after she nearly dies from disease (Mon, 29 May 2023)
A mother is warning others to look out for symptoms of necrotising fasciitis, after she nearly died.
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Mars bar plastic wrapper swapped for paper (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Mars trials environmentally friendly paper wrappers for some of its chocolate bars.
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Decorative urn taken from Dame Vivienne Westwood's Derbyshire grave (Mon, 29 May 2023)
The iconic fashion designer died in December 2022 and is buried in her birthplace of Tintwistle.
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Girl, five, dies in house fire (Sun, 28 May 2023)
Police and fire service investigate cause of blaze following death of "beautiful" five-year-old.
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Two men die after being pulled from sea in Devon (Sun, 28 May 2023)
Rescue teams found the men, both in their 20s, in the water on Saturday morning.
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Tyrone O'Sullivan: Death of miners' leader who led pit buyout (Sun, 28 May 2023)
Tyrone O'Sullivan, who led a miners' buyout of the last deep pit in Wales, dies aged 77.
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Steve Barclay admits some new hospitals won't be brand new (Sun, 28 May 2023)
The health secretary says the 40 new hospitals promised by 2030 cover a "range" of building work.
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Why famous faces are popping up mega-sized on UK streets (Mon, 29 May 2023)
The UK's heroes are no longer being honoured in marble on a plinth but with a spray can on a brick wall.
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IVF patients need more mental health support, charity says (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Infertility can devastate people's mental health, relationships, finances and career, a charity says.
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Phillip Schofield: What next for Holly Willoughby, ITV and This Morning? (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Phillip Schofield left his role on the daytime show after admitting an affair with a colleague.
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The Welshman who aimed for space but was sunk at sea (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Dr J Anthony Llewellyn was one of the first two non-USA born Nasa astronauts.
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Luton Town waking up to Premier League and 'pinching' themselves (Sun, 28 May 2023)
Former Hatters chairman Nick Owen says he is "pinching" himself after what the club's experienced.
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In pictures: BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Jonas Brothers, The 1975, Anne-Marie and Cat Burns took to the stage for the three-day festival.
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Video shows man use metal loop to steal keyless car in Oxfordshire (Sun, 28 May 2023)
The man was seen outside Sarah Baxter's front door with a metal loop used to boost a key fob's signal.
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Luton Town fans celebrate 'absolute scenes' Premier League promotion (Sun, 28 May 2023)
Luton Town fans are celebrating victory over Coventry City that secured Premier League promotion.
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Watch: Huge queues at Gatwick as e-gates fail (Sat, 27 May 2023)
Video taken by a passenger shows hundreds of people waiting in line after their flights landed.
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Moment car crashes into Downing Street gates (Thu, 25 May 2023)
Police in London have arrested a man after a car crashed into the gates of Downing Street.
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Madeleine McCann: Holes in the ground in Portugal as search ends (Fri, 26 May 2023)
The BBC's Daniel Sandford visits the search site in Portugal as a three-day operation ends.
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Rishi Sunak owns up to being a fan of Jilly Cooper novels (Thu, 25 May 2023)
The prime minister admits reports of him being a fan of the racy books penned by Jilly Cooper CBE are true.
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Newspaper headlines: Price cap backlash and ITV 'toxic culture' claims (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Monday's papers lead with reaction to plans for a food price cap, and the Phillip Schofield controversy.
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Ely: How social media influenced aftermath of crash deaths (Mon, 29 May 2023)
One expert says that while social media did not cause the Cardiff riot, it may have accelerated it.
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The park murder victim's family helping others grieve (Mon, 29 May 2023)
A charity launched in memory of Moira Jones helped support grieving relatives of Patricia Henry.
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GP surgeries: Up to 50 NI practices 'in crisis', says BMA (Mon, 29 May 2023)
The British Medical Association warning comes as the Western Trust takes over a practice in Londonderry.
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Sun halos, arcs and upside-down rainbows seen across England (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Thin, high cloud gave a spectacular show of halos, arcs and upside-down rainbows.
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BBC News - Business

Food price cap will not make a difference - retailers (Mon, 29 May 2023)
The government wants to encourage supermarkets to impose voluntary price caps on some food products.
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US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says (Mon, 29 May 2023)
President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement.
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Mars bar plastic wrapper swapped for paper (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Mars trials environmentally friendly paper wrappers for some of its chocolate bars.
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Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'? (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter?
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FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX.
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Post Office used racist terms for sub-postmasters in official guidance (Sat, 27 May 2023)
A document shows racist language was used to describe sub-postmasters being wrongly investigated.
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Mortgage rates rise after inflation surprise (Fri, 26 May 2023)
The increase in mortgage costs come as markets digest higher than expected inflation figures.
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China's C919 passenger plane enters into service (Sun, 28 May 2023)
China hopes the C919 will end the dominance of Airbus and Boeing - but it relies on Western components.
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Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code (Sat, 27 May 2023)
"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules.
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Sainsbury’s boss: We are not profiting from high prices (Fri, 26 May 2023)
Supermarkets have been accused of "greedflation" - putting prices up to bolster profits.
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British Airways cancels dozens of Heathrow flights after IT problem (Fri, 26 May 2023)
Thousands of people have had their plans upended as disruption at Heathrow continues for a second day.
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When will we start seeing energy bill deals again? (Fri, 26 May 2023)
With bills set to drop from July, fixed deals could be due to make a comeback, say experts.
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US debt ceiling: Democrats and Republicans agree deal in principle, Joe Biden says (Sun, 28 May 2023)
The White House and the Republicans are now ironing out details of a bill to avert a massive default.
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Cadbury Flake too crumbly for 99s, say ice cream sellers (Fri, 26 May 2023)
Cadbury Flake makers' Mondelēz International say action is being taken to address the crumbly issue.
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Nvidia: The chip maker that became an AI superpower (Fri, 26 May 2023)
Innovation and good timing combined to make California's Nvidia the dominant firm for AI computer chips.
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Kevin McCarthy confident of US debt ceiling deal by 5 June deadline (Sat, 27 May 2023)
With an extended deadline, talks on a deal to avoid a US default appear to drag on in Washington.
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Ovo Energy customers hit with 'horror' bills of up to £116k (Fri, 26 May 2023)
A number of customers claim their usage has been miscalculated by the energy giant.
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ChatGPT-maker U-turns on threat to leave EU over AI law (Fri, 26 May 2023)
OpenAI's Sam Altman previously said if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU.
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Twitter engineering boss Foad Dabiri quits day after DeSantis launch glitches (Fri, 26 May 2023)
Ron DeSantis' launch of his White House presidential campaign was hit by technical problems.
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First Republic: 1,000 jobs cut by new owner JP Morgan (Fri, 26 May 2023)
It comes after First Citizens, which bought the US operations of another troubled lender, announced job cuts.
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Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm wins US approval for human study (Fri, 26 May 2023)
The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility.
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Energy bills set to stay high despite price cap cut (Thu, 25 May 2023)
Households will see bills fall in July, but experts say costs will remain far higher than two years ago.
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Pets at Home chain plans to open 40 new stores (Thu, 25 May 2023)
The chain said the rise in home working was inspiring more people to buy pets.
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Germany falls into recession as inflation hits economy (Thu, 25 May 2023)
Rising prices have dampened demand from households and businesses in Europe's largest economy.
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Suez Canal: Bulk carrier refloated after running aground (Thu, 25 May 2023)
In March 2021, one of the largest container ships in the world blocked the canal for six days.
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How prosperity fuels dowry demand in India (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Researchers studied 74,000 marriages that took place in India between 1930 and 1999.
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Is the spike in strike action here to stay? (Thu, 25 May 2023)
BBC economics editor Faisal Islam asks whether a historic surge in industrial action is likely to persist.
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South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem (Wed, 24 May 2023)
How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts.
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ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon? (Tue, 23 May 2023)
Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue.
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Why car parks are the hottest space in solar power (Tue, 23 May 2023)
Car parks are a good place for solar panels, providing shade and electricity where it is needed.
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Camden leaseholders: 'My £850,000 newbuild flat is now worthless' (Tue, 23 May 2023)
Residents say their "futures have been stolen" after their new flats are deemed not fit for purpose.
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Why food bills aren't shrinking - five things to know (Mon, 22 May 2023)
Prices in the shops remain much higher than a year ago, despite falls in energy and food costs.
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Mike Ashley thinks luxury Flannels shops 'bonkers', says boss (Sun, 21 May 2023)
Michael Murray says his father-in-law can't understand why people spend so much on luxury fashion.
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Will a Russian diamond ban be effective? (Fri, 19 May 2023)
Countries in the G7 bloc want to be able to trace the gemstones to block Russian exports.
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Elizabeth Holmes: Inside the routine at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas (Thu, 18 May 2023)
Here's what we know about the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, where Holmes is likely to be sent.
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'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued' (Thu, 18 May 2023)
The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them.
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Why Bud Light and Disney are under attack from conservatives (Wed, 17 May 2023)
Conservatives say their fights against "woke" corporations are paying off.
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Asia is spending big to battle low birth rates - will it work? (Tue, 16 May 2023)
Governments in the region are spending hundreds of billions of dollars trying to reverse the trend.
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How computer games encourage kids to spend cash (Tue, 16 May 2023)
Many parents are frustrated with games that encourage children to spend money to advance.
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'Doomsday': Singapore renters sound the alarm as prices surge (Mon, 15 May 2023)
The surge in rent has become a major issue in the South East Asian country.
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BBC News - UK Politics

Steve Barclay admits some new hospitals won't be brand new (Sun, 28 May 2023)
The health secretary says the 40 new hospitals promised by 2030 cover a "range" of building work.
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Plans for supermarket price cap on basic food (Sun, 28 May 2023)
A retail group says putting "1970s-style price controls" on bread, milk and sugar will make no difference.
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MPs asked to repay driving fines claimed on expenses (Sun, 28 May 2023)
Government minister Amanda Solloway and three other MPs made claims for fines related to driving in London.
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Ukraine war: Russian Ambassador Andrei Kelin issues warning of escalation in Ukraine (Sat, 27 May 2023)
Andrei Kelin tells Laura Kuenssberg Russia has "enormous resources" but UK and US weapons are to blame.
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Home Office starts ad campaign to deter Albanian migrants (Sun, 28 May 2023)
The adverts will say people 'face being detained and removed' if they come to the UK by small boat.
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The Troubles: Amendments will bolster legacy bill - Lord Caine (Sun, 28 May 2023)
The minister says he hopes changes to the controversial laws will make them more acceptable to victims.
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Boris Johnson calls new lockdown rule-breaking claims 'load of nonsense' (Sat, 27 May 2023)
Mr Johnson has spoke to a reporter in Washington about his diary entries being handed to police.
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Energy companies making 'war profits' - Reeves (Sat, 27 May 2023)
The shadow chancellor is calling for a "proper windfall" tax on energy firm profits.
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Humza Yousaf accuses UK government of deposit return scheme sabotage (Sat, 27 May 2023)
The UK government has excluded glass from the Scottish deposit return scheme, casting doubt over its future.
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Machine guns among weapons lost by UK armed forces (Fri, 26 May 2023)
Two pistols and nearly 2,000 rounds of ammunition also went missing over the past two years.
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Civil servants call off planned strike over pay (Fri, 26 May 2023)
The Prospect union says action on 7 June will not take place after government offered "meaningful talks".
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Boris Johnson: Former PM meets Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine (Fri, 26 May 2023)
The former US president is one of several Republicans Mr Johnson has met on a trip to the US this week.
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Action urged to cut gas cooker health risks (Fri, 26 May 2023)
Gas cookers harm the environment and have been linked to respiratory disease, campaigners warn.
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UK emergency alert system to cost £25m (Fri, 26 May 2023)
The system was tested for the first time last month, with messages sent to millions of smartphones.
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Ministers accused of betrayal after animal welfare bill scrapped (Thu, 25 May 2023)
The government says changes will be still be delivered, but Labour calls the decision a step backwards.
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Ministry of Defence condemns 'desecration' of Royal Navy wrecks (Fri, 26 May 2023)
Reports suggest scavengers have targeted two British ships sunk in Asia during World War Two.
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PPE: Supplier of millions of 'not fit for use' gowns received £47m dividends (Fri, 26 May 2023)
Chemical Intelligence won £162m of government contracts to supply personal protective equipment.
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Margaret Ferrier: Commons vote on Covid train trip MP is postponed (Fri, 26 May 2023)
A vote on whether to ban Margaret Ferrier from Westminster was pulled as not enough MPs were present.
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Roger Waters' Manchester gig should be banned, says MP (Fri, 26 May 2023)
The Pink Floyd co-founder's "divisive actions" could fuel anti-Jewish hatred, says Christian Wakeford.
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Health secretary and BMA clash over junior doctors' pay (Sun, 28 May 2023)
The BMA's Vivek Trivedi defends what doctors are asking for but Stephen Barclay calls demands not "fair and reasonable".
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Barclay gets a grilling over 40 brand new hospitals pledge (Sun, 28 May 2023)
Steve Barclay repeated the Tory manifesto pledge but acknowledged some hospitals will get more of a refurbishment.
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Rishi Sunak owns up to being a fan of Jilly Cooper novels (Thu, 25 May 2023)
The prime minister admits reports of him being a fan of the racy books penned by Jilly Cooper CBE are true.
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Speaker orders Tory MP Paul Bristow out of Commons chamber (Wed, 24 May 2023)
Lindsay Hoyle interrupts Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer to warn backbenchers about the noise at PMQs.
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Starmer criticises Sunak and Braverman over work policies (Wed, 24 May 2023)
The Labour leader claims the home secretary has a "let them pick fruit" policy and asks if the PM backs her.
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Chris Mason: Big migration number sparks even bigger debate (Thu, 25 May 2023)
Politicians are grappling with the trade-offs involved in designing a post-Brexit immigration regime.
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Penny Mordaunt sword becomes Tower attraction (Wed, 24 May 2023)
A new display of crowns and royal regalia opens - but visitors want to know about the Coronation sword.
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Migration: Moving target Tories keep trying to hit (Fri, 26 May 2023)
How did a promise to get net migration down to the "tens of thousands" go unfulfilled for 13 years?
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Chris Mason: Johnson Partygate row dredges up stench of chaos (Wed, 24 May 2023)
The former PM continues to loom large over the Tory brand despite Rishi Sunak's efforts to move on.
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Speeding row: Letters between Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman (Wed, 24 May 2023)
Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman exchange letters, as she is told she will not be investigated over speeding row.
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What is the ministerial code? (Mon, 22 May 2023)
Government sources deny that the home secretary broke the ministerial code, but what is it?
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Akshata Murty takes colourful step onto world stage (Sat, 20 May 2023)
The UK prime minister's wife joins Rishi Sunak in Japan for the G7 summit in her latest appearance at his side.
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Woo youth vote or die, Matt Hancock tells Conservatives (Fri, 19 May 2023)
The MP says the lack of young Conservative voters is "catastrophic", as an age gap divides British politics.
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What happens next in the Margaret Ferrier case? (Fri, 26 May 2023)
If the MP is suspended for breaking Covid rules, a by-election is more likely - but not certain.
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How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter? (Tue, 23 May 2023)
How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?
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The candidates vying to be the next London mayor (Mon, 22 May 2023)
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BBC News - Science & Environment

Precious cheetah cubs die in India national park (Fri, 26 May 2023)
The cubs were the first to be born in the country 70 years after the animals were declared extinct here
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Deep-sea mining hotspot teems with mystery animals (Thu, 25 May 2023)
Thousands of 'otherworldly' animals live beneath the ocean in an area that may be mined for metals.
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COP28: Government defends oil boss Jaber to head talks (Thu, 25 May 2023)
Government minister pushes back against EU and US calls for removal of Sultan al-Jaber as head of COP28.
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Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again (Wed, 24 May 2023)
A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants
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See tiny newborn meerkats explore zoo enclosure (Thu, 25 May 2023)
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating the birth of meerkat pups for the first time in 16 years.
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Fast-growing chickens: Judge dismisses 'Frankenchickens' farming welfare case (Wed, 24 May 2023)
A high court judge dismisses a legal challenge over the welfare of fast-growing chickens on farms.
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Virgin Orbit: Branson’s rocket dream ends after mission failure (Wed, 24 May 2023)
The British billionaire's bankrupt satellite launch firm had been looking to boost its finances.
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Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found (Tue, 23 May 2023)
The country is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading.
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Ivory ban to extend to hippos and killer whales (Tue, 23 May 2023)
The government plans to extend a ban on dealing ivory to five endangered species.
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Why is extreme weather killing fewer people? (Mon, 22 May 2023)
Better early warning systems and disaster management mean fewer lives lost to extreme weather.
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Can ‘enhanced rock weathering’ help combat climate change? (Sun, 21 May 2023)
'Enhanced rock weathering' uses tiny volcanic rocks to capture the greenhouse gas carbon from the atmosphere.
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Global warming set to break key 1.5C limit for first time (Wed, 17 May 2023)
The world is likely to hit 1.5C of warming within the next five years because of rising carbon emissions.
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Earth Day: How to talk to your parents about climate change (Sat, 22 Apr 2023)
You want to do more about climate change, but how do you persuade the people who call the shots?
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Five things we've learned from UN climate report (Mon, 20 Mar 2023)
BBC environment correspondent Matt McGrath outlines the key takeaways from the latest IPCC report.
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UN climate report: Scientists release 'survival guide' to avert climate disaster (Mon, 20 Mar 2023)
Technology is providing solutions but the climate forecast is worsening, scientists say in major report.
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UN warns against 'vampiric' global water use (Wed, 22 Mar 2023)
A new report warning of "endemic" water scarcity is released ahead of a three-day water summit.
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Astronomers detect largest cosmic explosion ever seen (Fri, 12 May 2023)
Astronomers have discovered what they believe to be the largest explosion ever detected.
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BBC News - Technology

FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX.
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Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm wins US approval for human study (Fri, 26 May 2023)
The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility.
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Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code (Sat, 27 May 2023)
"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules.
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Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'? (Mon, 29 May 2023)
Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter?
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ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research (Sun, 28 May 2023)
The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false.
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ChatGPT-maker U-turns on threat to leave EU over AI law (Fri, 26 May 2023)
OpenAI's Sam Altman previously said if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU.
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Twitter engineering boss Foad Dabiri quits day after DeSantis launch glitches (Fri, 26 May 2023)
Ron DeSantis' launch of his White House presidential campaign was hit by technical problems.
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Microsoft: Chinese hackers hit key US bases on Guam (Thu, 25 May 2023)
The malware hit facilities on Guam that would be critical to any US response to an invasion of Taiwan.
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PlayStation Showcase 2023: Spider-Man 2 impresses, Project Q confuses (Thu, 25 May 2023)
Against huge hype, the console giant's games reveal sparks a mix of excitement and disappointment.
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Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again (Wed, 24 May 2023)
A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants
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Virgin Orbit: Branson’s rocket dream ends after mission failure (Wed, 24 May 2023)
The British billionaire's bankrupt satellite launch firm had been looking to boost its finances.
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Chip war: Apple strikes major US-made semiconductor deal (Wed, 24 May 2023)
The firm reaches an agreement with Broadcom as the tech trade row between US and China intensifies.
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Minister attacks Meta boss over Facebook message encryption plan (Wed, 24 May 2023)
Minister Tom Tugendhat criticises Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's extension of message encryption.
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Meta loses millions as made to sell Giphy to Shutterstock (Tue, 23 May 2023)
Social-media giant Meta was ordered to sell Giphy by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority.
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AI scanner used in hundreds of US schools misses knives (Tue, 23 May 2023)
After a school stabbing, a BBC investigation into Evolv’s AI weapons scanner reveals doubts about its effectiveness.
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WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes (Tue, 23 May 2023)
The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market.
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TikTok sues Montana to overturn first US state ban (Tue, 23 May 2023)
The western state last week became the first in the US to ban the hugely-popular video platform.
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Meta: Facebook owner fined €1.2bn for mishandling data (Mon, 22 May 2023)
The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers.
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Neeva: Ad-free search engine shuts down (Mon, 22 May 2023)
Founded by a former Google exec, Neeva asked people to pay for the service rather than be shown ads.
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China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects (Mon, 22 May 2023)
It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington.
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Roblox: Ten-year-old spent £2,500 of mum's money without her knowing (Mon, 22 May 2023)
Tesco Bank initially refused to refund the mum but changed its mind after a BBC show got involved.
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Council accidentally published staff salaries online (Fri, 19 May 2023)
Personal details of 15,000 South Lanarkshire council staff, including their salaries, were posted online.
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Cash App founder Bob Lee murder suspect pleads not guilty (Fri, 19 May 2023)
Nima Momeni, 38, is suspected of stabbing Bob Lee in San Francisco, California, on 4 April.
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Montana TikTok creators shrug off state's ban on app (Fri, 19 May 2023)
Montana is first US state to ban the app, but influencers there don't seem too concerned.
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Critics say £1bn for UK chip industry not enough (Fri, 19 May 2023)
One CEO says the government's semiconductor strategy does not address the needs of UK chipmakers.
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One million cancel broadband as living costs rise (Thu, 18 May 2023)
Citizen's Advice says the high cost of living means many are struggling to afford the essential service.
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Can you get cheaper broadband deals with social tariffs? (Thu, 18 May 2023)
Find out whether you are eligible for a social tariff and how to pay less each month.
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Woodward and Bernstein: Watergate reporters warn of the limitations of AI (Thu, 18 May 2023)
Journalists Woodward and Bernstein tell the BBC the press is essential in finding the truth.
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TikTok: Montana to become first US state to ban app on personal devices (Thu, 18 May 2023)
The Chinese-owned platform said the ban "infringes on the First Amendment rights of the people of Montana".
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Legend of Zelda game sells 10 million copies in three days (Wed, 17 May 2023)
Tears of the Kingdom becomes the fastest-selling game in the Legend of Zelda franchise.
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Colchester City Council investigating Capita over 'serious data breach' (Wed, 17 May 2023)
Colchester City Council "extremely disappointed" Capita failed to fully secure historic benefits data.
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Watch: Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again (Wed, 24 May 2023)
A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants
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Ex-Google CEO: AI on social media is ‘bad for democracy’ (Wed, 17 May 2023)
AI will render social media even more dangerous for elections in 2024, says Eric Schmidt.
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Senator plays opening remarks generated by AI (Tue, 16 May 2023)
Richard Blumenthal used ChatGPT to write his statement.
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Neuralink: Why is Elon Musk’s brain chip firm in the news? (Fri, 26 May 2023)
Elon Musk’s brain chip firm Neuralink has received the US regulatory green light for its first human clinical trial, after earlier controversies.
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Nvidia: The chip maker that became an AI superpower (Fri, 26 May 2023)
Innovation and good timing combined to make California's Nvidia the dominant firm for AI computer chips.
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ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon? (Tue, 23 May 2023)
Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue.
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Why car parks are the hottest space in solar power (Tue, 23 May 2023)
Car parks are a good place for solar panels, providing shade and electricity where it is needed.
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How the power of protein is being uncovered (Fri, 19 May 2023)
Artificial intelligence has transformed research into proteins and promises new drugs and materials.
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Elizabeth Holmes: Inside the routine at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas (Thu, 18 May 2023)
Here's what we know about the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, where Holmes is likely to be sent.
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How computer games encourage kids to spend cash (Tue, 16 May 2023)
Many parents are frustrated with games that encourage children to spend money to advance.
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Which European nations are winning the heat pump race? (Fri, 12 May 2023)
Nordic countries are way ahead when it comes to installing energy efficient heat pump systems.
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Can a wind turbine handle hurricane speed winds? (Tue, 09 May 2023)
As wind farms expand into new areas they will need to withstand extreme wind speeds.
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Why teaching robots to blink is hard but important (Fri, 05 May 2023)
Blinking conveys more information than you might think and it's hard to make robots do it properly.
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The people turning time into a currency (Mon, 01 May 2023)
So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the work they do.
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Fruit producers turn to nets for better crops (Tue, 25 Apr 2023)
Rigging nets over trees can protect them from unwanted bugs and extreme weather.
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The wedding tech now at the heart of couples' nuptials (Mon, 24 Apr 2023)
A growing number of brides and grooms are embracing technology for their big day.
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The tech entrepreneur betting he can get younger (Fri, 21 Apr 2023)
Millions of dollars are being poured into research to find ways of making lives longer and healthier.
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