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Why you may have a thinking digital twin within a decade

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Within 10 years people may be able to have a intelligent online version of themselves. http://dlvr.it/SS7f8K

Lloyds Bank staff to get £1,000 to help with cost of living

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More than 64,000 workers at the bank will get a one-off payout, following a campaign by the Unite union. http://dlvr.it/SS6WgG

Heathrow: Passenger numbers continue to rise despite aviation struggles

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The hub airport says passenger numbers were at 79% of pre-coronavirus levels last month. http://dlvr.it/SS5R4l

Cost of living: Stock markets slide over global economy concerns

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It comes as official figures showed that US inflation hit a more than 40-year high last month. http://dlvr.it/SS4f76

UK farmers turn to Nepal and Tajikistan for fruit pickers

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No longer able to rely on workers from places like Ukraine, the UK is recruiting from further afield. http://dlvr.it/SS4Nfh

Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey dies aged 65

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Hilary Devey died at her holiday home in Morocco after a long illness, her publicist confirms. http://dlvr.it/SS3ZGg

Russia unveils 'tasty' McDonald's substitute

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The fast food outlets are rebranded as "Tasty and that's it" after the burger giant pulled out. http://dlvr.it/SS3Dd5

Hajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca

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The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents. http://dlvr.it/SS2xbL

Rail strike: Agency staff could cover future disruption

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The transport secretary says he is preparing to overhaul rules, as rail workers prepare to walk out. http://dlvr.it/SS2Pfv

Aukus: Australia to pay €555m settlement to French firm

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The €555m settlement draws a line under a row that threatened to torpedo EU-Australia trade talks. http://dlvr.it/SS2CKD

Forecourt fuel thefts rise as petrol prices soar

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There has been an increase in motorists driving off without paying or claiming they have no wallet. http://dlvr.it/SS1PwM

Fuel price rises hit ice cream van trade

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Rising fuel prices will cost ice cream van owners their livelihoods, according to a trade body. http://dlvr.it/SS0kQx

Top student loan interest rate cut by 5% in England

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The government says the 7.3% cap offers "peace of mind for graduates" as the cost of living grows. http://dlvr.it/SRztMX

Covid: US to drop test requirement for air travellers

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The change, which comes into effect on Sunday, comes after pressure from the travel industry. http://dlvr.it/SRzGQp

Morrisons raises pay as stores battle for staff

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The UK's fourth largest supermarket says it will pay a minimum of £10.20 per hour to its workers. http://dlvr.it/SRyJHx

Russia's new version of McDonald's unveils logo

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It comes as the fast food chain is due to reopen 15 of the rebranded restaurants this weekend. http://dlvr.it/SRxKzy

YouTube accused of failing to tackle fake Elon Musk livestream scams

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YouTube is being criticised for failing to tackle a network of scammers streaming fake Elon Musk videos. http://dlvr.it/SRxKzf

'It is all about raising the profile of carers'

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The UK economy cannot afford to have more of its 10.5m army of carers quit the workforce for good. http://dlvr.it/SRwjrn

Train drivers to join other rail workers on strike

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Aslef union members will walkout over over pay after RMT announced 40,000 members would strike. http://dlvr.it/SRw3Tq

Cost of living: Chip shops battered by price of fish

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With the cost of cod, oil and other ingredients going up, chippies fear customers will stay away. http://dlvr.it/SRv3f8

Dunsfold oil drilling application approved by government

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Waverley council says it is "the worst possible outcome" and could lead to "irreversible harm". http://dlvr.it/SRt3df

India's loan scams leave victims scared for their lives

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Bogus apps are being used by hackers to access mobile phone data to threaten and blackmail victims. http://dlvr.it/SRt3b8

TikTok probes claims of aggressive work culture

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A senior executive at the firm allegedly said he "didn't believe" in maternity leave. http://dlvr.it/SRrl25

Hospitality firms warn June rail strikes will be devastating

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Bars, restaurants, theatre, live music, and museums groups say planned strikes will damage Covid recovery. http://dlvr.it/SRrkyd

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: Thousands of jobs unfilled

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Organisers say they have spoken to the Army about filling some of the vacant positions. http://dlvr.it/SRqkRY

Sri Lanka crisis: Prime minister says $5bn needed this year

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The country's prime minister says the money would be used to pay for basic items like food and food. http://dlvr.it/SRpjDm

Russian superyacht ordered to leave Fiji on US warrant

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US police win a court battle to seize a 106m superyacht alleged to belong to a sanctioned oligarch. http://dlvr.it/SRpj9g

Apple announces buy now pay later, among iOS 16 plans

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The tech giant is introducing the controversial service as part of its iOS 16 update. http://dlvr.it/SRmvTk

Rangers, JD Sports and Elite Sports accused of fixing kit prices

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UK competition watchdog warns Rangers, JD Sports and Elite Sports can expect fines if found guilty. http://dlvr.it/SRmMTK

Cost to fuel a lorry is up £20,000 a year, says haulage boss

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Customers are having to pay more for goods as truck firms pass on higher fuel prices, a freight boss says. http://dlvr.it/SRlq1h

KFC Australia forced to swap lettuce for cabbage

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It comes as Australian shoppers have been hit with soaring prices for some fresh fruits and vegetables. http://dlvr.it/SRlLjw

The people making money from just surfing the internet

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A Canadian tech firm is allowing people to take a cut of online advertising revenue. http://dlvr.it/SRkk2W

Mercedes recalls almost 1m cars over faulty brakes

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The German carmaker said the brakes of some older cars may be affected by "advanced corrosion". http://dlvr.it/SRj4T9

Shortage of homes to rent leads to tenant bidding wars

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Tenants are going to great lengths to secure a home from offering big deposits to sharing photos of their dogs. http://dlvr.it/SRgbLv

Why the Central African Republic adopted Bitcoin

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Some 90% of people in the Central African Republic lack access to the internet, needed to use Bitcoin. http://dlvr.it/SRgb9q

Wheat: Why India's export ban matters to the world

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India's move to ban exports rattled global markets, but the government says it won't have much impact. http://dlvr.it/SRgZxh

The workers getting 100% pay for 80% of the hours

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The biggest ever trial of a four-day week gets under way with up to 70 firms taking part. http://dlvr.it/SRgZwW

Easyjet cancels 80 flights as travel disruption continues

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Airlines continue to cancel flights as travel secretary says industry must solve labour shortages. http://dlvr.it/SRfTQ8

Ukraine war: Marriott hotel chain to leave Russia after 25 years

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Marriott says Western sanctions have made it "impossible" to continue to remain in Russia. http://dlvr.it/SRbj1d

London's iconic Camden Market put up for sale

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The market's billionaire owner is reportedly hoping a deal will net him as much as £1.5bn. http://dlvr.it/SRbhy5

Ukraine lifts interest rate to highest in Europe

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In a bid to fight off high inflation, the war-torn country's central bank has lifted borrowing costs. http://dlvr.it/SRY9rB

Shoppers not returning to Scotland's stores

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Scottish shopper footfall was 16.4% down on the same month in the year before the pandemic. http://dlvr.it/SRXlH5

Investors seek millions from Woodford fund collapse

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A claim representing 1,500 investors wants £18m from the 'referee' of Neil Woodford's fund. http://dlvr.it/SRXl5c

Chicken rice: Why Singapore's much-loved dish is under threat

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The city state is feeling the economic impact of Malaysia's export curbs on chicken. http://dlvr.it/SRXl4z

Travel industry plea for overseas workers rejected

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The government rejects firms' request for special visas to fill thousands of vacancies before summer. http://dlvr.it/SRXl0W

Sheryl Sandberg to leave Facebook after 14 years

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Her departure comes as the social media company faces challenges, including a slowdown in ad sales. http://dlvr.it/SRTVxd

Cancelled flights: Tui customers angry over handling of travel misery

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Passengers express fury over what they see as poor treatment after travel giant axes flights. http://dlvr.it/SRTVxZ

Shell's Jackdaw gas field given go-ahead by regulators

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Shell says the field east of Aberdeen has the potential to produce 6.5% of Britain's gas output. http://dlvr.it/SRTVxW

Cost of Living: SSE Airtricity gas price to rise by 42.7%

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The company's new increase in gas prices follows a 33% rise in electricity prices on Wednesday. http://dlvr.it/SRTVxP

Why are flights being cancelled?

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There has been significant disruption at UK airports, with flights cancelled and long queues at airports. http://dlvr.it/SRTVwB