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Electric 'superhighway' approved between Scotland and England

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The multi-billion pound link will allow Scottish renewable energy to be sent to consumers south of the border. http://dlvr.it/TBt0D0

Why Trump and Harris both say 'no tax on tips'

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Under the current law, employees are required to disclose all tips over $20 per month to their employer. http://dlvr.it/TBsFY2

Bad weather brings rise in insurance claims

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Payouts hit a high but homeowners faced hikes in premiums and providers face further criticism. http://dlvr.it/TBrY1h

Flooring firm with sites in John Lewis collapses

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The Floor Room, which trades out of 34 John Lewis stores, appointed administrators leading to 196 job losses. http://dlvr.it/TBr7Wx

Why Trump and Harris both say 'no tax on tips'

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Under the current law, employees are required to disclose all tips over $20 per month to their employer. http://dlvr.it/TBqfXZ

No films, no music, no sleep: Is 'raw-dogging' long flights heroic or foolish?

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Some fliers are giving up in-flight entertainment and even drinking water but experts warn it could be dangerous. http://dlvr.it/TBqfL3

A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

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Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why? http://dlvr.it/TBpwZW

Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?

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Australia's iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen could follow. http://dlvr.it/TBnHG4

A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

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Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why? http://dlvr.it/TBn2fw

Final offer of £5.4bn for Hargreaves Lansdown takeover

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Plans for the financial firm's future have been announced by the company's new owners. http://dlvr.it/TBn2VH

Asda to put more staff on checkouts in stores

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The firm denied the move was about shoppers' preference for a human to help them rather than a machine. http://dlvr.it/TBn2CS

Vinted U-turns on delivery changes after backlash

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The popular app was trialling a new way of choosing postage but users said it made selling more difficult. http://dlvr.it/TBn1vl

Russia airspace ban forces BA to drop key China flights

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British Airways to drop flights to Beijing from October, as Russian airspace ban bites. http://dlvr.it/TBlNB2

Egg donors warned not to do it for the £986 cash

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The compensation egg donors receive is rising, but they are being warned not to do it just for the money. http://dlvr.it/TBjlJx

House hunting picks up as some make offers after 20 minutes

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Surveyors expect property sales to pick up in the autumn, as a survey suggests buyers make swift decisions. http://dlvr.it/TBjMtF

Could reading instruction manuals become a thing of the past?

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AI can now read instruction manuals on behalf of the human user and give its advice. http://dlvr.it/TBhfNP

Could reading instruction manuals become a thing of the past?

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AI can now read instruction manuals on behalf of the human user and give its advice. http://dlvr.it/TBhCCT

Will Rachel Reeves' public sector pension plans work?

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The chancellor says she wants to “fire up the UK’s economy” with a "Canadian-style" pensions model. http://dlvr.it/TBh04l

After the floods: 'A catastrophic year' on farms

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Two thirds of farmers say they are losing money as extreme weather hits the harvest on UK farms. http://dlvr.it/TBgNPl

Korea tech tycoon charged in K-pop share rigging case

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Internet giant Kakao's founder allegedly tried to inflate the share price of an agency he was buying. http://dlvr.it/TBfzrS

Inside Out 2 boosts Disney as theme parks struggle

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Disney swings to a pre-tax profit, largely thanks to the highest-grossing animated film ever. http://dlvr.it/TBfCjN

Royal Mint starts turning e-waste into gold

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The UK’s coin-maker opens a new industrial plant to extract gold from old circuit boards. http://dlvr.it/TBdm4L

Government concerned by immigration lawyer 'hitlist'

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The list is being shared on social media - lawyers say the threat to them is "very credible." http://dlvr.it/TBdYPZ

Reeves refuses to rule out capital gains tax rise

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It's important to "strike the right balance" when deciding on tax policies, the chancellor says. http://dlvr.it/TBcxFL

What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?

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The US government says it wants 'structural relief' after a judge found the search giant broke the law. http://dlvr.it/TBcWy8

Google's online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules

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The decision is a major blow to Alphabet, Google's parent company, and could reshape how technology giants operate. http://dlvr.it/TBbmGR

Is carbon capture an efficient way to tackle CO2?

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In Iceland a new plant is capturing and storing CO2 directly from the atmosphere. http://dlvr.it/TBbJ73

Is the US really heading for recession?

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Weak jobs figures have spooked stock markets but does this mean a downturn is on the way? http://dlvr.it/TBb4ls

Why are there so many fast-food offers on?

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Companies are targeting thrifty customers with low-price deals, but health experts are concerned. http://dlvr.it/TBZS8s

UK violence will 'leave a scar' on High Streets

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The chair of the Federation of Small Businesses said that damage caused would take "months" to put right. http://dlvr.it/TBZ37q

Why are there so many fast-food offers on?

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Companies are targeting thrifty customers with low-price deals, but health experts are concerned. http://dlvr.it/TBYGc9

Can 24-hour drinking zones transform a city?

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Montreal is planning to allow bars and clubs to stay open all night, but opinions are mixed. http://dlvr.it/TBXpqB

Google's online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules

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It is a major blow to Alphabet, Google's parent company, and could reshape how technology giants operate. http://dlvr.it/TBXbWR

UK violence will 'leave a scar' on High Streets

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The chair of the Federation of Small Businesses said that damage caused would take "months" to put right. http://dlvr.it/TBWb8F

Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams

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Thousands of young people were tricked by football ticket scams last season, Lloyds Bank estimates. http://dlvr.it/TBWZrl

Can 24-hour drinking zones transform a city?

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Montreal is planning to allow bars and clubs to stay open all night, but opinions are mixed. http://dlvr.it/TBVPYV

TikTok sued for 'massive' invasion of child privacy

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The US says TikTok obstructed parents trying to cancel their children's accounts. http://dlvr.it/TBVPP2

Rolls-Royce to give each worker £700 in shares

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The reward to staff comes after the business, which makes jet engines, posted strong profits. http://dlvr.it/TBV23K

Interest rates cut... but don't expect more straight away

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Rates have been cut, but the message from the Bank of England is not to expect more reductions immediately. http://dlvr.it/TBTGXV

Intel axes 15,000 jobs after sales tumble

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Shares in the company fall as much as 20%, contributing to a sharp fall in global stock markets. http://dlvr.it/TBT2h4

Fake caller app shut after thieves duped thousands

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The National Crime Agency says the Russian Coms platform was used by hundreds of criminals. http://dlvr.it/TBRHnt

'Living wage means I have a life outside of work'

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Northern Ireland lags behind other parts of the UK when it comes to employers paying the Real Living Wage. http://dlvr.it/TBRHct

Ex-CNN star Lemon sues Musk over cancelled X show

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The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire unfairly terminated a partnership with the celebrity presenter. http://dlvr.it/TBRHSj

Salon owner 'exhausted' by legal battle with L'Oréal

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Rebecca Dowdeswell says L'Oréal's objection to a trademark application has cost her two years and £30,000. http://dlvr.it/TBRHHj

'Important moment' as interest rates cut to 5%

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The Bank of England cuts borrowing costs from 5.25% to 5% in the first drop for more than four years. http://dlvr.it/TBRHBS

'Rate cut might help me move out from my parents'

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The first fall in interest rates for four years is a boost for some but is not enough for others. http://dlvr.it/TBNy2X

Royal Mail deal to be probed over potential Russia links

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Billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's takeover will be investigated under the National Security and Investment Act. http://dlvr.it/TBNxqZ

British tech tycoon: I only got justice because I'm rich

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Mike Lynch was acquitted in the US after an expensive legal process he fears others could not afford. http://dlvr.it/TBNxXP

Founder of collapsed social media site charged with fraud

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US authorities allege Abraham Shafi made misleading statements to investors about IRL's growth. http://dlvr.it/TBNxNN

Interest rates cut... but don't expect more straight away

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Rates have been cut, but the message from the Bank of England is not to expect more reductions immediately. http://dlvr.it/TBNx7d