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The slow and delicate aircraft taking on spy missions

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Light aircraft that can fly and loiter at very high altitudes could provide back-up for spy satellites. http://dlvr.it/Swp6rV

Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%

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The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held. http://dlvr.it/SwlhDg

The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed

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A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles. http://dlvr.it/Swlh82

Little Moons boss: 'If you can't see it, you can't be it'

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Co-founder of Little Moons, Vivien Wong, on why we need more female role models. http://dlvr.it/Swj2r7

Shrinkflation strikes again as Galaxy chocolate gets smaller

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Mars says making the bar smaller was "necessary" because of higher costs such as raw materials. http://dlvr.it/SwfbmQ

Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate

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With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up. http://dlvr.it/SwcCjS

State-owned British Business Bank makes £147m annual loss

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The bank says wider economic problems led to a drop in the valuation of businesses it has invested in. http://dlvr.it/SwYrkx

The shadowy Chinese firm that owns chunks of Cambodia

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It secured a deal to control a fifth of Cambodia's coastline - 15 years on, it has barely got started. http://dlvr.it/SwYrcM

Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions

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New Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars, manufacturers warn. http://dlvr.it/SwYrQq

CBI: Scandal-hit organisation secures emergency funding

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The business group has secured emergency funding from banks after a series of misconduct allegations. http://dlvr.it/SwYr9H

HS2: 'Crazy' not to review project over soaring costs - Shapps

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Grant Shapps cites Ukraine war costs and a spike in inflation as reasons to weigh up the rail project. http://dlvr.it/SwYr3v

Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce

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The group set up to drive home insulation and boiler upgrades is a casualty of the PM's green rethink. http://dlvr.it/SwX85v

Tax cuts 'virtually impossible' at present, says Jeremy Hunt

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The chancellor says the cost of public debt has left him with some "very difficult decisions". http://dlvr.it/SwVW6k

Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa

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Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation. http://dlvr.it/SwVVyb

Who is Rupert Murdoch?

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Revered and feared, the tycoon has built a global media empire on four continents. http://dlvr.it/SwSFKy

Fortnite: Parents in US offered refunds for game purchases

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Millions in compensation will be paid out after the game tricked players into making unintended purchases. http://dlvr.it/SwQCQ9

Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry given new contracts

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The rail operators have been awarded the long-term contract renewals by the Department for Transport. http://dlvr.it/SwMgxN

New tax divides India's booming computer games sector

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The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games. http://dlvr.it/SwJnCH

The firms hoping to take psychedelic drugs mainstream

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Start-ups are tweaking psychedelic compounds to treat mental health conditions. http://dlvr.it/SwFySP

UAW strike: Biden says striking car workers deserve 'fair share'

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The president urges Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to "go further" to meet the union demands. http://dlvr.it/SwCtkR

Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation

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Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern". http://dlvr.it/Sw9wwl

French iPhone 12 warning: European regulators examine alert on radiation levels

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European regulators assess possible health risks after France's decision to temporarily halt sales. http://dlvr.it/Sw7Jvv

'I wasn't heard at meetings, so did something about it'

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Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade, shares her advice to get ahead at work. http://dlvr.it/Sw4x8l

Cash payments rise for first time in 10 years

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Payments made with notes and coins rose as the cost of living started to bite, but debit card use was higher. http://dlvr.it/Sw420j

Rick Stein defends £2 chip shop condiments charge

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Some customers have objected to price hikes being applied to some sauces, saying they were "disappointed". http://dlvr.it/Sw3n6t

France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels

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Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem. http://dlvr.it/Sw2bHK

China insurance boss jailed for life in corruption crackdown

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Ex-China Life Insurance chairman Wang Bin is the latest high-profile boss to be caught up in the crackdown. http://dlvr.it/Sw1mSY

Qantas illegally fired 1,700 workers during pandemic - top court

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The Australian airline has been embroiled in several scandals since the pandemic began. http://dlvr.it/Sw1mPy

Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs

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Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs. http://dlvr.it/Sw1G3M

Derby Alstom train factory jobs fear as orders dry up

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Concerns are raised that thousands of jobs may be under threat at Alstom's Derby plant. http://dlvr.it/Sw11Gx

Pensions: Women get 35% less than men due to care responsibilities

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Taking time off or working part-time means less money can be saved in pensions for retirement. http://dlvr.it/SvzqVM

Pay growth catches up with price rises

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Regular pay rose by 7.8% in May to July compared with the same period last year, official figures show. http://dlvr.it/Svz0dr

Twinkies maker Hostess bought by food giant Smucker in $5.6bn deal

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Fruit preserves and peanut butter giant JM Smucker is buying the producer of Donettes and Ho Hos. http://dlvr.it/Svz0VC

Stopping the scammers who target online jobseekers

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Fraudsters are using fake job ads to try to get people to give them money or their personal data. http://dlvr.it/SvyVXZ

Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

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The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties. http://dlvr.it/SvyGSF

Wilko rescue deal fails sparking huge job loss fears

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Canadian billionaire Doug Putman's rescue efforts to save hundreds of shops were hampered by rising costs. http://dlvr.it/Svwk3Q

BMW investment secures future of Mini factories

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BMW expected to invest £600m in preparing its Oxfordshire plant to build the next generation of electric cars. http://dlvr.it/SvwLp2

Farmers 'struggling' to recruit harvest workers

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Tessa Elliot says "potatoes aren't going to be on the table" if seasonal workers are not found. http://dlvr.it/SvwLjJ

UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC

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The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards. http://dlvr.it/Svv0rD

Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels

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Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task. http://dlvr.it/SvtTg6

Gas prices jump as strikes in Australia begin

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A row over pay and conditions has led to walkouts at two liquefied natural gas facilities. http://dlvr.it/SvrTnh

How AI may be a powerful tool in treating male infertility

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Fertility experts are now using artificial intelligence to help find sperm in medical samples. http://dlvr.it/SvnxxY

Deezer and Universal to launch 'artist-centric' streaming model

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The new streaming model will generate bigger royalties for artists that people choose to listen to. http://dlvr.it/SvlD6x

TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears

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There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data. http://dlvr.it/SvhTnP

Barbie overtakes Super Mario Bros to be 2023's biggest box office hit

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Margot Robbie's hit movie becomes the year's most successful film at box offices around the world. http://dlvr.it/SvdnjS

Country Garden: Property shares jump on debt reprieve

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The Chinese developer reportedly secured an extension to a key debt payment deadline at the weekend. http://dlvr.it/SvbjCg

Rail disruption: Train cancellations as high as 13% in 2023

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One station, managed by TransPennine Express, has had 13% of its trains cancelled. http://dlvr.it/SvbLjN

Five ways to save money on your packed lunch

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The lunchbox is back after the summer holidays so here are some top tips on making savings at lunchtime. http://dlvr.it/SvbLTy

Why your burger may not always look like the advert

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Burger King is facing a US lawsuit over images of its Whoppers, but advertisers are allowed to exaggerate. http://dlvr.it/SvYR0X

X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data

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The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. http://dlvr.it/SvWbCG