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Sizewell C: Government delays decision on nuclear power plant

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The decision for the £20bn nuclear power plant in Suffolk had been due this month. http://dlvr.it/SQJKtk

Drivers cut back on journeys as fuel costs bite

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One UK petrol station operator tells the BBC motorists are making fuel "last a little bit longer". http://dlvr.it/SQHmvG

Two Twitter bosses ousted ahead of Elon Musk $44bn takeover

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One of the senior executives was on parental leave when he learned he was out of a job. http://dlvr.it/SQGrrF

Cost of living: Renters search for tenancies with bills included

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The rising cost of essentials such as gas and electricity means tenants want rents to cover bills. http://dlvr.it/SQGXQ0

Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling

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The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral. http://dlvr.it/SQFHyn

Shell agrees to sell Russian retail business to Lukoil

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The energy giant will sell its retail business in Russia to the country’s second-largest oil producer, Lukoil. http://dlvr.it/SQDgVP

Recession fears grow as rising prices hit spending

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People spent less in shops and cut down on car journeys leading to the economy shrinking in March. http://dlvr.it/SQD44n

'Critical mass' of polluters setting carbon targets

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The number of big firms setting climate targets reaches a 'critical mass' say UN-backed researchers. http://dlvr.it/SQBrnv

Aviva chief responds to 'sexist' shareholder jibes

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Amanda Blanc says unacceptable behaviour towards her has become more overt in her career. http://dlvr.it/SQB7L4

Covid mask rules relaxed for EU air travel

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Masks will no longer have to be worn on EU flights and in airports from next Monday, new guidance says. http://dlvr.it/SQ9dlK

Energy firm windfall tax has not been ruled out

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Officials say Rishi Sunak is still open to the idea if energy firms do not reinvest their profits in the UK. http://dlvr.it/SQ93nM

Tui warns no last minute deals as holiday bookings surge

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The holiday company says bookings for summer holidays are to "almost reach" pre-pandemic levels. http://dlvr.it/SQ8TbT

Why India's poorest children are falling further behind

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Lack of access to smartphones and computers is widening the education gulf in India. http://dlvr.it/SQ7Fdr

Apple discontinues the iPod touch after 21 years

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The tech giant says the device will remain on sale "while stocks last". http://dlvr.it/SQ6XB8

Peloton warns 'turnarounds are hard' as losses rise

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Demand for Peloton's bikes and treadmills has sunk as pre-pandemic exercise habits return. http://dlvr.it/SQ61qn

Warhol's Marilyn Monroe painting sold for record-breaking $195m

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The record-breaking sum is the highest ever paid for either an American or 20th Century work of art. http://dlvr.it/SQ4KvJ

Thai army boycotts e-commerce giant Lazada over video

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The ban on the army using Lazada comes after royalists said a video mocked the country's royal family. http://dlvr.it/SQ3xbh

Is it fair for fantasy football managers to rely on AI?

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Some managers think artificial intelligence helps remove their bias but others think it's cheating. http://dlvr.it/SQ3ddP

Morrisons rescues McColl's taking on all 16,000 staff

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The supermarket chain has beaten a rival offer from EG Group which is owned by billionaire Issa brothers. http://dlvr.it/SQ2Swz

Birmingham Airport: 'Chaos' as travellers face long queues

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Passengers report having to wait two hours to get through checks at Birmingham Airport http://dlvr.it/SQ1vBq

Bitcoin value drops by 50% since November peak

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The slide in the value of cryptocurrencies comes as stock markets around the world have also fallen. http://dlvr.it/SQ0Wg3

Universal credit switchover is a bad move, say charities

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A forced move to universal credit, which begins on Monday, raises fears for vulnerable claimants. http://dlvr.it/SQ0HSW

Cost of living: More Britons say they skip meals or go hungry

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The number of those struggling to buy food rises by 57% in three months, according to a survey. http://dlvr.it/SQ0HRb

Firm set to buy McColl's urged to take on staff pensions

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The billionaire Issa brothers are set to take over the troubled chain on Monday but may not take on pension liabilities. http://dlvr.it/SPzW21

EasyJet to take out seats so it can fly with fewer crew

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The airline plans to remove a row of seats so that it can fly with fewer cabin crew on board. http://dlvr.it/SPz9st

Mine e-waste, not the Earth, say scientists

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Scientists call for electronic waste to be mined for precious metals as supplies of new materials become ‘unsustainable’. http://dlvr.it/SPy6Ym

Shop owners to be forced to rent out empty premises, government says

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Ministers call boarded-up premises a "blight" and say councils need stronger powers over landlords. http://dlvr.it/SPxvgs

Chelsea sale: Who are the key people behind consortium buying club?

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Chelsea have agreed terms on a sale, but who are the key names in the consortium buying the club? http://dlvr.it/SPxvg1

How fast food giants like McDonald's found their Indian soul

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What is it about the Indian market that impels even the biggest food chains to adjust to local needs? http://dlvr.it/SPwHjK

Families face debt squeeze as prices keep rising

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Cost of living pressures mean a likely resurgence in people struggling to repay existing debt, a charity warns. http://dlvr.it/SPwHfm

Amazon targets review firms with legal action

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The tech giant has accused four companies of flooding its shopping sites with fake reviews. http://dlvr.it/SPth5Y

Facebook's Australia news ban overblocked on purpose, whistleblowers claim

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A whistleblower group says Facebook deliberately overblocked a news ban affecting vital services. http://dlvr.it/SPt9DG

Morrisons makes last minute bid to save McColl's

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The deal would aim to save as many of the 16,000 convenience store jobs at risk as possible. http://dlvr.it/SPsf5G

UK government sets out plans to rein in Big Tech

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A regulator will have powers to fine firms such as Google and Meta if they fail to follow new rules. http://dlvr.it/SPs9m1

Interest rates: What are they and how high could they go?

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Interest rates are one of the main tools used to keep the UK economy growing steadily. http://dlvr.it/SPs9lr

Africa's digital business: The women swapping shops for smartphones

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Three African women explain how they have boosted their income by going digital since Covid. http://dlvr.it/SPqNKd

Warning UK economy to shrink as interest rates rise

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Rates rise to 1% from 0.75%, their highest level since 2009, in a bid to tackle soaring inflation. http://dlvr.it/SPpr3t

Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70%

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Everyday goods including food and transport costs have seen among the biggest annual increases. http://dlvr.it/SPpJxQ

Klarna shopping habits will affect credit report

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The buy-now-pay later firm will share payment habits which could help or hinder credit applications. http://dlvr.it/SPns07

Halifax apologises after interest rate email blunder

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Halifax has said sorry after it incorrectly said the Bank of England had raised interest rates. http://dlvr.it/SPnryc

Energy firms face deadline in review of direct debit hikes

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Some companies have three weeks to respond to accusations they have set direct debits too high. http://dlvr.it/SPkYTv

Estee Lauder: Cosmetics rebound outside of China

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The makeup giant cut its sales forecast due to Covid restrictions in China. http://dlvr.it/SPkYTP

P&O brings back passengers on cross-Channel route after sackings

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Tuesday marks the first time that drive-on passengers and tourists can use P&O in almost six weeks. http://dlvr.it/SPkY9w

Amazon ends Android shopping app digital downloads

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The move is in response to Google's app store policies, under which it takes 30% commission on all sales. http://dlvr.it/SPkY90

Russia beats final deadline to avoid debt default

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Russia has drawn on US dollar reserves in order to make payments to international investors. http://dlvr.it/SPkY3M

Amazon will pay US staff travel expenses for abortions and other treatments

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The firm will reimburse travel costs for various treatments in the US, including abortion. http://dlvr.it/SPgF7g

EU divided over how to step away from Russian energy

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EU energy ministers met to discuss a possible ban on Russian oil, but members remain split. http://dlvr.it/SPgF59

Law firm says staff can work from home - for 20% less pay

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Staff can choose to work remotely, but will have their pay cut, says city law firm Stephenson Harwood. http://dlvr.it/SPgF3W

EU accuses Apple of breaking competition law over contactless payments

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The US tech giant denies it is restricting rivals' access to its mobile payments technology. http://dlvr.it/SPgF1R

Unravelling Australia's complex jobs puzzle

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An uneven recovery from the pandemic leaves graduates struggling to get on the career ladder. http://dlvr.it/SPgDzv