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Aldi raises pay again as stores battle for staff

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The supermarket raises pay again as retailers prepare for higher minimum wage levels. http://dlvr.it/T3zyJ1

When wind turbine blades get old what's next?

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As more wind farms are decommissioned ways need to be found to dispose of their tough turbine blades. http://dlvr.it/T3zy7m

Boeing whistleblower found dead in US

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Prior to his death, John Barnett was testifying against Boeing over concerns about standards. http://dlvr.it/T3zxy2

Slow progress tackling UK 'e-waste tsunami' - MPs

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The Environment Audit Committee is "disappointed" with the government's efforts to deal with the issue. http://dlvr.it/T3yZ45

Vinyl and air fryers added to inflation measure

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Vinyl music sales – led by Taylor Swift's success - return to the basket of goods used to track prices. http://dlvr.it/T3y9D8

Is Gulf-backed bid for Telegraph 'effectively dead'?

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As the deadline approaches for reports on its new owners, sources suggest the deal is dead. http://dlvr.it/T3xNq3

Fifty hurt as jet to NZ hit by 'technical' issue

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Passengers on the flight from Sydney to Auckland reported experiencing a "quick little drop". http://dlvr.it/T3x8lH

‘I was tricked into buying a holiday caravan as a full-time home’

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Residents were falsely promised they could live in mobile homes all year round on holiday parks, BBC finds. http://dlvr.it/T3x8Wc

Saudi oil giant sees sharp fall in profits

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Saudi Aramco is boosting its pay-out to shareholders despite a 25% fall in profits last year. http://dlvr.it/T3vchH

Faisal Islam: The Budget was more radical than it looked

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It lacked pre-election fireworks, but there was a radical thread that could have long-term consequences. http://dlvr.it/T3vcJV

HelloFresh shares plunge 40% after earnings warning

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The meal-maker says it has changed its earnings forecast due to a "different operating environment". http://dlvr.it/T3tswl

Labour won't turn things around immediately, Reeves says

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The shadow chancellor says she would "methodically" identify new sources of funding for her polices. http://dlvr.it/T3th3q

Production of Duvel beer hit by cyber-attack

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A suspected ransomware attack has left the Belgian brewer unable to make beer at four of its sites. http://dlvr.it/T3tgtb

What a $1 deal says about America's office market

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The US is facing an office property "apocalypse", which is creating worries around the world. http://dlvr.it/T3sdDM

Sexism in City still 'shocking', report finds

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MPs say efforts to tackle sexual harassment and bullying of women at work is moving at a "snail's pace". http://dlvr.it/T3sd36

What a $1 deal says about America's office market

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The US is facing an office property "apocalypse", which is creating worries around the world. http://dlvr.it/T3s3nD

Your data is all over the web - is there a better way?

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Would it be better to keep your personal data in one place, rather than entering it into hundreds of websites? http://dlvr.it/T3rtKW

'I earn £70,000 and can now get child benefit payments'

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The BBC spoke to people with a range of earnings and household set-ups about how the Budget affects them. http://dlvr.it/T3rtC6

New BP boss gets £8m pay packet in 2023

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The new boss of BP was paid a little over £8m last year, the company revealed on Friday. http://dlvr.it/T3pgJK

Watch: United Airlines plane loses tyre during take-off

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The Tokyo-bound Boeing-777 was diverted to Los Angeles, where it made a safe emergency landing. http://dlvr.it/T3pJVv

What does the Budget mean for you?

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Tax and spending cuts will have a significant impact on your finances, so here's what it means for you. http://dlvr.it/T3ntk4

Sexism in City still 'shocking', report finds

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MPs say efforts to tackle sex harassment and bullying against women at work is moving at a "snail's pace". http://dlvr.it/T3n5n1

Post Office 'not fit' to handle victim compensation

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MPs recommend the Post Office is removed from running any redress schemes for former sub-postmasters. http://dlvr.it/T3n5WN

How are the child benefit rules changing?

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Changes announced in the Budget mean people earning up to £80,000 will be able to claim the benefit. http://dlvr.it/T3lhLw

What does the Budget mean for you?

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Tax and spending cuts will have a significant impact on your finances, so here's what it means for you. http://dlvr.it/T3lh5Z

Parents on up to £80,000 eligible for child benefit

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The benefit will not be taken away entirely until an individual earns £80,000, under changes in the Budget. http://dlvr.it/T3lFQL

Online gambling firm Bet365 probed in Australia

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The industry has come under increased scrutiny after online betting surged in during the pandemic. http://dlvr.it/T3kCxJ

Can the Panama Canal save itself?

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The authority that runs the canal is looking at ways to conserve the water it needs to stay open. http://dlvr.it/T3k1LX

John Lewis and Co-op announce pay rises for staff

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Workers at the retailers will get a rise above minimum wage as shops battle for staff. http://dlvr.it/T3j45G

'I earn £1,600 a month and two-thirds goes on bills'

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Changes to tax thresholds and child benefit, help for first-time buyers - what do people want from the Budget? http://dlvr.it/T3j3kG

Weekend delays warning as part of M25 to be closed

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People using this part of the road network should only travel if necessary, National Highways says. http://dlvr.it/T3hdJM

iPhone China sales slide as Huawei soars - report

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Apple phone sales fell 24% in the first six weeks of the year, according to researcher Counterpoint. http://dlvr.it/T3gbDz

Concern as the gambling industry embraces AI

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Campaigners worry that the gambling industry will not use AI responsibly. http://dlvr.it/T3gMFb

Far-left group says it targeted Tesla in arson attack

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Production at electric car-maker's factory in Berlin has been halted because of the fire. http://dlvr.it/T3f0HC

UK economy is on the right track, claims Sunak

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The government is preparing for the Budget which may include tax cuts but also a squeeze on spending. http://dlvr.it/T3dznF

Elon Musk sued over $128m unpaid severance at Twitter

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Four former Twitter leaders accuse Elon Musk of flouting the law and not paying Twitter's debts. http://dlvr.it/T3dWM6

When is the Budget and what will it mean for my money?

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is reportedly mulling higher duty on business travel to pay for tax cuts. http://dlvr.it/T3ctqc

Could product passports revolutionise the way we shop?

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The EU is introducing digital passports for products that detail their composition and production history. http://dlvr.it/T3cgW4

Shop owner 'hit by bottles' as thefts soar

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Convenience stores saw 5.6 million thefts last year, a trade body says, with 76,000 violent cases reported. http://dlvr.it/T3bM5l

Five ways to save on train tickets as fares rise

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As rail fares rise on Sunday, we find the ways passengers can keep journeys as cheap as possible. http://dlvr.it/T3bLhD

Faisal Islam: Why this won't be the Budget that Jeremy Hunt wanted

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An economy in recession and high borrowing costs mean there will not be a bumper election giveaway. http://dlvr.it/T3Zv4c

Asda billionaire boss: 'I've not done bad'

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Mohsin Issa says he and his co-owner brother are "here for the long haul", despite Asda's £5bn debt. http://dlvr.it/T3ZHZZ

Price of first class stamp to rise again

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This is the fourth rise in two years for first class stamps and the second class cost will rise too. http://dlvr.it/T3Z63x

I will only cut taxes in responsible way - Hunt

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The chancellor tells the BBC he hopes to show a path towards lower taxes in Wednesday's Budget. http://dlvr.it/T3YCDB

Bad blood over Singapore Taylor Swift tour subsidies

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Singapore paid taxpayer dollars to lock in Swift's shows - causing some bad blood in the region. http://dlvr.it/T3YC2r

Elon Musk sues OpenAI over Microsoft links

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The lawsuit accuses the firm of abandoning its founding principle of benefiting humanity. http://dlvr.it/T3Xk5v

Five ways to save money on train tickets as fares rise

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As rail fares rise on Sunday, we find the ways passengers can keep journeys as cheap as possible. http://dlvr.it/T3XN1p

How big banks are becoming 'Bitcoin whales'

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There will only ever be 21 million bitcoins, and US financial giants are buying up thousands. http://dlvr.it/T3VxV4

Elon Musk sues OpenAI over Microsoft links

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The lawsuit accuses the firm of abandoning its founding principle of benefiting humanity. http://dlvr.it/T3VxLp

M&S wins appeal to tear down Oxford Street store

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M&S successfully appeals a government decision to block the redevelopment of the central London shop. http://dlvr.it/T3VxBB