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Queen Elizabeth II: First night trains for mourners set to depart

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Night services will start on Wednesday after a busy day on London's trains and tubes. http://dlvr.it/SYKt4M

Asda limits sales of Just Essentials budget range

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The supermarket temporarily limits purchases in its Just Essentials range, blaming soaring demand. http://dlvr.it/SYKQWK

Ukraine war: EU moves to cut peak electricity use by 5%

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen also calls for windfall taxes on energy companies in a keynote speech. http://dlvr.it/SYJv3j

Queen's favourite brands hope to keep Royal Warrants

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When Queen Elizabeth II passed away, more than 600 Royal Warrants passed with her. http://dlvr.it/SYHsfx

Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

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Twitter shareholders have approved a $44bn deal for the world's richest man to buy the company. http://dlvr.it/SYHsYw

Twitter misleading the public, whistleblower says

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Twitter's former head of security Peiter Zatko has been giving evidence to US lawmakers. http://dlvr.it/SYG4nv

US inflation remains high despite lower petrol prices

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Prices in the US outside of energy continue to rise rapidly, putting pressure on the White House. http://dlvr.it/SYG4hm

Queen Elizabeth II: A life in Land Rovers

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The iconic cars were "part of the royal family's DNA" according to motoring journalist Quentin Willson. http://dlvr.it/SYDzSw

Financial giant Goldman Sachs set for hundreds of layoffs

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The global investment bank said in July it might slow hiring as the economic outlook worsens. http://dlvr.it/SYDTKR

Rich to get twice as much cost-of-living support, says think tank

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The Resolution Foundation says limits on energy costs are needed, but the rich will benefit more. http://dlvr.it/SYDTBq

Mourners set to create 'unprecedented' demand for travel in London

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Transport bosses say they expect "unprecedented" numbers on railways and roads in London. http://dlvr.it/SYBlPm

Discounts for cutting peak-time electricity use too low, energy firms say

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Two UK energy firms say a plan to offer discounts on bills could fail if people are not offered more. http://dlvr.it/SYBDP4

Tom Scholar: Former top civil servants hit out at Treasury boss sacking

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Sir Tom Scholar's sacking compromises the civil service's independence, a former cabinet secretary says. http://dlvr.it/SY9kJ8

UK economy grew slower than expected in July

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The Women's Euro Championship helped boost growth though expansion was weaker than expected. http://dlvr.it/SY9GbS

Japan could lift cap on foreign tourists to lift economy

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Officials are concerned at the yen's slide to its lowest level against the US dollar in 24 years. http://dlvr.it/SY9GTQ

Queen Elizabeth II: Trains to London likely to be 'extremely busy'

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Train travel in the mourning period for the Queen is likely to be "extremely busy", the rail operator warns. http://dlvr.it/SY7ZRJ

Smart motorways: Lack of hard shoulder contributed to death - coroner

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Nargis Begum, from Sheffield, died after her car broke down on the M1 and was hit by another vehicle. http://dlvr.it/SY3lDC

Should billboard advertising be banned?

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Campaigners want to see the end of all outdoor advertising, calling it "sight pollution". http://dlvr.it/SY3Jhg

Energy firms will contact customers over bill cap

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Households will be told how the plan to cap energy bills announced by Liz Truss will affect them. http://dlvr.it/SY2q6Q

Warning millions will still need extra help with energy bills

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Government support with rising energy costs is welcome but may not be enough, say campaigners. http://dlvr.it/SY1GX5

Some strike action cancelled after the Queen's death

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Strike action by postal workers and RMT train staff has been cancelled following the death of the Queen. http://dlvr.it/SY0zpF

Apple founder's daughter mocks new iPhone

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Model and equestrian Eve Jobs appears unimpressed by the tech giant's new features on its latest iPhone. http://dlvr.it/SY0bMP

Eurozone interest rates in record rise to fight inflation

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The European Central Bank takes strong action as it tries to cool rapid price growth in the eurozone. http://dlvr.it/SY06C3

What the new Liz Truss energy plan means for you

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The government will borrow tens of billions of pounds to limit energy bill rises. What does it mean for you? http://dlvr.it/SXzZtd

How India is building a pearl farming industry

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The Indian government is fuelling its growth, but critics say the boom is coming at a cost. http://dlvr.it/SXxzRc

Liz Truss set to unveil plans to cut energy bills for millions

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The government could borrow £100bn to cap the typical household energy bill at around £2,500 a year. http://dlvr.it/SXxhdT

Royal Mail staff announce fresh strikes over pay

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Further dates for walkouts are announced by staff in the Communication Workers Union. http://dlvr.it/SXxJRt

Avanti West Coast: Government considers withdrawing rail operator's contract

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A transport minister tells MPs that Avanti West Coast's contract could be withdrawn. http://dlvr.it/SXwnqS

OEUK calls on government for rapid North Sea action

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Offshore trade body says urgent government action is needed to maximise the UK's energy security. http://dlvr.it/SXvkqM

Warning that firms will fail without energy bill help

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Tens of thousands of businesses could go under without government support, say insolvency experts. http://dlvr.it/SXth0G

Holiday Inn hit by cyber attack

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The chain, run by Intercontinental Hotel Group, said their online services were facing disruptions. http://dlvr.it/SXtPxk

Who is Kwasi Kwarteng? New UK chancellor likes a challenge

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The new UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is a past winner of University Challenge - and a key ally of Liz Truss. http://dlvr.it/SXt3BN

Firefighters and control room staff could strike over pay

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Union leaders say the move follows a 2% pay offer which has not risen despite rising inflation. http://dlvr.it/SXs3kY

Jetstar apologises to stranded passengers in Bali

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Flight cancellations by Qantas' budget airline stranded thousands of passengers in Bali over the last week. http://dlvr.it/SXr7bg

Japan's female bosses mapping a course for other women

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Female bosses remain a small minority in Japan, but efforts continue to increase their numbers. http://dlvr.it/SXqXjC

Instagram fined €405m over children's data privacy

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The regulator found some children's business accounts had been set to public by default. http://dlvr.it/SXqJL3

TransPennine: Under-pressure rail firm to run reduced timetable

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Staff sickness and a backlog in training are blamed for cuts to TransPennine Express services. http://dlvr.it/SXq0Xh

New PM's energy bill options to include freeze plan

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Energy industry sources tell the BBC they expect an overall freeze in bills to be announced this week. http://dlvr.it/SXnJ24

Workplace accidents: Inside India's 'factories of death'

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Are the country's efforts to become an industrial powerhouse coming at the cost of workers' safety? http://dlvr.it/SXmzTk

The inside scoop on ice cream innovation

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It is one of our favourite treats, but just what really goes into getting ice cream onto your cone? http://dlvr.it/SXmlsh

Calais: Ferry companies apologise for long waits

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Travellers returning home from their summer breaks in Europe report lengthy queues at the French port. http://dlvr.it/SXm0Yt

It's fair to give wealthiest more money back - Truss

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The Tory leadership hopeful says Tory policy on distribution of income has failed to grow the economy. http://dlvr.it/SXlgwg

Charity uses online returns to help hard-up families

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Families have received hundreds of thousands of items of unwanted stock to help them during the cost of living crisis. http://dlvr.it/SXjMcX

Bus fare cap: England charges to be held at £2 for three months

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The measure will run from January to March and cost £60m, the government announces. http://dlvr.it/SXj46W

Avanti West Coast boss quits after train timetable cuts

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Train firm boss Phil Whittingham will leave his role following timetabling issues at the train firm. http://dlvr.it/SXj43L

Ukraine war: G7 agrees to impose price cap on Russian oil

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Members of the Group of Seven say the move will hurt Russia's ability to finance its war on Ukraine. http://dlvr.it/SXgZh6

Scottish firms facing 200% energy bill rises 'are the lucky ones'

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The body which speaks for Scotland's small businesses says hikes of 500% are not unusual. http://dlvr.it/SXg4GH

When is a bestseller not necessarily a bestseller?

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When publishers pay to get on a shop's bestselling shelves or staff base rankings on sales forecasts. http://dlvr.it/SXfZpt

Train strikes: Rail workers to stage two days of fresh walkouts, RMT union says

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RMT union members will walk out on 15 and 17 September, in a long-running dispute over pay and jobs. http://dlvr.it/SXf8Cd

Twitter gives in to user requests for edit button

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It is testing the feature among staff and will roll it out in the coming weeks to Twitter Blue subscribers. http://dlvr.it/SXf88Z