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Energy firms must help struggling customers under new rules

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New Ofgem rules mean affordable payment plans and even repayment holidays will now be available. http://dlvr.it/T06K7z

Interest rates: How the Bank of England's decision affects you and your money

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The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 5.25%, but borrowing costs remain comparatively high. http://dlvr.it/T06K0J

Mastercard and Visa face post-Brexit card fee cap

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A watchdog says the firms have hiked card payment fees from the European Union too much since Brexit. http://dlvr.it/T05p0X

Martin Lewis: 'I have dark days mental health wise'

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The "Money Saving Expert" says pressure of being a trusted voice on finance is "horrendous". http://dlvr.it/T050zW

Netflix: Users spent 812 million hours watching The Night Agent

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For the first time, the streaming giant has released global viewing data across almost its entire catalogue. http://dlvr.it/T04GZM

Tata: Doubt over Port Talbot's ability to make new steel

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The UK sector risks a "slow death" unless it stops making new steel, an industry boss claims. http://dlvr.it/T03pWM

Could there be a gold rush for buried hydrogen?

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Many see hydrogen as the green fuel of the future so underground deposits of the gas could be valuable. http://dlvr.it/T03pMT

E3: Once world's biggest gaming show permanently axed

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The annual video game expo struggled to stay popular after gaming giants launched their own events. http://dlvr.it/T03H5z

Dove and Marmite maker Unilever faces investigation over green claims

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A UK watchdog says Unilever may be overstating environmental claims, but this is rejected by the firm. http://dlvr.it/T02TKz

Controversial clothes hook spy cameras for sale on Amazon

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The hidden devices remain available despite being at the centre of a US case against the firm. http://dlvr.it/T01k5f

Renting: Pace of rising costs has peaked, says Zoopla

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Rents on new lets in UK are up nearly 10% a year, but the pace of the increase is slowing, it says. http://dlvr.it/T01FYL

The pro gamer who has to rely upon sound alone

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How video games are continuing to become more accessible for people with impaired vision. http://dlvr.it/T01FPN

Zara advert accused of resembling Gaza images

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The advertising watchdog has received 50 complaints about the retailer's fashion campaign. http://dlvr.it/T00Mlc

Oxfam workers suspend strike after revised pay offer

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Charity shop workers call off four days of walkouts to consider deal, but warn strikes could resume. http://dlvr.it/SzzynH

TikTok Shop Indonesia to reopen after $1.5bn deal

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In October, TikTok Shop shut down in Indonesia to comply with new rules in South East Asia's biggest economy. http://dlvr.it/SzzFpZ

McDonald's security guard soaks homeless man's sleeping bag

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The worker is seen kicking the homeless man's belongings away as he tries to mop the street. http://dlvr.it/Szyr4D

Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost

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The conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter - now X - but its owner has now reinstated him. http://dlvr.it/Szyqth

Smile Direct Club dentistry aligners firm shuts down

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Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, it has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy. http://dlvr.it/SzyBgN

Gap between haves and have-nots widening, report warns

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Report mentions stagnant wages and mental health issues, and says the gap widened in the pandemic. http://dlvr.it/Szxh8L

How Shohei Ohtani became Japan's biggest baseball export

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His impact in the US surpasses that of all Japanese stars before him - and he now has a record $700m contract. http://dlvr.it/SzxGwP

Nationwide: 500 Swindon head office workers at risk of redundancy

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The announcement affects the building society's head office in Swindon, a spokesman said. http://dlvr.it/SztvbW

Chinese garlic is a national security risk, says US senator

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Rick Scott says Chinese garlic grown in sewage is unsafe and poses a threat to national security. http://dlvr.it/SztvMj

Edinburgh Reforms: City shake-up branded 'damp squib' by MPs

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The Treasury Committee says much of what was promised by the chancellor has not materialised. http://dlvr.it/Szt93Q

Disney: Elon Musk calls for boss to be fired over ad spat

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It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers that left X. http://dlvr.it/SzsSds

The people creating digital clones of themselves

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Business leaders and experts are making online copies of themselves to answer the questions they get. http://dlvr.it/SzryNy

Anger as Nationwide orders workers back to office

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Nationwide - which has its HQ in Swindon - tells staff to work in offices at least two days a week. http://dlvr.it/SzrSnR

South East Water pays £2.3m dividend amid watchdog probe

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Ofwat is investigating South East Water over service to customers and record in maintaining supply. http://dlvr.it/SzrSVw

Lego Fortnite: Gaming giant launches Minecraft rival

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The new co-operative survival game mode sees players crafting items with Lego bricks. http://dlvr.it/Szqhkj

House prices rise again as mortgage rates ease

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Prices rose 0.5% last month, the Halifax says, and there are signs activity in the market is picking up. http://dlvr.it/SzpxW2

Homeserve founder: 'This earring helped me build my £4bn business'

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Richard Harpin, co-founder of Homeserve, explains how an earring taught him an early business lesson. http://dlvr.it/SzpRDd

Meta is child abuse 'breeding ground', lawsuit claims

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Facebook and Instagram are rife with child abuse, the New Mexico attorney general alleges. http://dlvr.it/SznxhQ

AOG Technics: UK fraud body makes arrest in aircraft parts probe

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It has launched a criminal investigation into alleged fraud at aircraft parts supplier AOG Technics. http://dlvr.it/SznxTy

Confident about safety of AI: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

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The president and CEO of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI is no cause for concern. http://dlvr.it/Szn97R

Olive oil price skyrockets as Spanish drought bites

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Spain is the biggest olive oil producer. Two years of drought there are affecting prices worldwide. http://dlvr.it/SzmPkV

Abercrombie & Fitch sued by ex-CEO facing sex trafficking claims

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Mike Jeffries has taken legal action against the US retailer for refusing to cover his legal costs to defend the allegations. http://dlvr.it/SzljsM

China's debt outlook downgraded as economy slows

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The Moody's credit rating agency warns of "broad downside risks" as the country faces a need for stimulus. http://dlvr.it/Szl3p9

Israel probes claims share traders knew of Hamas attack in advance

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Investors betting against Israeli shares may have made large sums, an academic study suggests. http://dlvr.it/Szl3LF

Fashion firm Quiz to launch review as sales slide

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The fashion retailer cuts its revenue forecasts as cost-of-living pressures hit spending. http://dlvr.it/SzkdM6

How weather apps are trying to be more accurate

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Forecasters are continuing to offer more real-time updates and personalised recommendations. http://dlvr.it/SzjtP5

Benefits falling behind rising cost of living

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New data suggests that the cost of living has been rising faster than official inflation figures. http://dlvr.it/SzjBYR

Ryanair: Passengers accuse airline of 'scandalous' new fee

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Passengers say they are being told to pay to get a boarding pass online or face queuing at the airport. http://dlvr.it/Szh7zM

Booking.com users angry at firm's response to hacks

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Customers say they have been failed and feel let down after losing hundreds of pounds to fraudsters. http://dlvr.it/Szh7YG

Salary threshold for migrant worker visa set to rise under legal migration curbs

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The hike is expected as part of plans to curb legal migration, which has hit record levels. http://dlvr.it/Szh74d

Water firm wrongly downgraded pollution events, documents suggest

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Leaked papers suggest United Utilities logged dozens of incidents as less serious than they had been. http://dlvr.it/SzgNTH

'Labour won't turn on spending taps' says Starmer

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Sir Keir Starmer will say in a speech there will be "huge constraints" if Labour win power. http://dlvr.it/Szfm0s

Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?

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Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would X survive? http://dlvr.it/SzdqJz

Bankruptcy 'opportunity' after student loan crisis

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Changes in the US are enticing more people to file bankruptcy to clear their student loans. http://dlvr.it/SzdbN6

Baby formula soaring costs: 'I struggle, but I won’t buy a cheaper brand'

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Why struggling parents aren't choosing cheaper brands when it comes to infant formula milk. http://dlvr.it/SzdbCK

Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Daily Mirror publisher

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The inventor was suing the newspaper for libel over an article published in January 2022. http://dlvr.it/SzbqDg

Bank branch closures hits Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's constituency

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The last bank in Richmond, North Yorkshire, is one of 18 branch closures announced by Barclays. http://dlvr.it/Szbq6t