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Morrisons to close 52 cafes and 17 convenience stores

The closures are expected to take place over the next few months, leaving hundreds of jobs at risk.

National Grid boss says Heathrow had 'enough power'

Heathrow's boss previously said the shutdown was not for lack of power but to reboot complex systems.

Pothole fixing progress by councils to be ranked

A red, amber and green rating system is being produced for English councils on pothole maintenance.

What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.

DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection

The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.

What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute

The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.

Disney's Snow White film tops box office despite bad reviews

The film has taken an estimated $87.3m globally during its opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo.

Reeves confirms 15% cut to Civil Service running costs

Savings will be from back office and administrative roles rather than front-line services, chancellor tells the BBC.

UK mulls big tech tax changes to avoid US tariffs

Rachel Reeves says talks are "ongoing" about the Digital Services Tax, paid by giants like Amazon.

Rachel Reeves: I will not 'tax and spend'

In an interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, the chancellor opened up on the public finances and how she's finding the job.

Investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says there are lessons to be learned after substation fire led to major flight disruption on Friday.

Heathrow closure: What are my rights?

What are you entitled to if your flight is cancelled due to the fire that has led to the airport's closure?

Government borrowing higher than expected as pressure builds on Reeves

The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.

Uber offers 20 hours of free childcare in bid to lure female drivers

A union says it should instead pay drivers more so they can take time off with their families.

'Chubby filter' pulled from TikTok after user backlash

Critics say the AI tool - which made people look overweight - was a form of body-shaming.

Broadcasters fined £4m for freelance pay collusion

The UK competition regulator says the BBC, BT, IMG and ITV illegally shared information about fees.

'Harassed and humiliated' - family sues Boeing over whistleblower death

John Barnett's family say he was subjected to harassment and humiliation after he raised safety concerns.

Trump uses emergency powers to boost mineral production

The executive order comes as the US president tries to reduce America's reliance on imports of the vital materials.

Interest rates will go down gradually, says Bank

Borrowing costs had been widely expected to be left unchanged with inflation, predicted to go up in the coming months.

Tesla vandals face up to 20 years in prison, says attorney general

The US attorney general said a wave of vandalism and arson attacks at Tesla dealerships is "domestic terrorism".

Tesla makes largest ever Cybertruck recall

It is the eighth recall involving the pickup since early 2024, shortly after the truck hit the roads.

What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.

EU delays plans to retaliate against Trump tariffs

Its tit-for-tat tariffs had prompted Trump to threaten a 200% tariff on European alcohol and wine.

Engineers building 'helicopter that flies itself'

Engineers are building a helicopter that is set to fly itself - without humans operating it remotely.

Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk

The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO

More than a fifth of UK adults still not looking for work

Official figures come after controversial plans to cut sickness and disability benefits were announced this week.

'The discrimination I face on public transport is inhumane'

A report by parliament's cross-party-transport select committee says accessibility failings are "systematic" across all modes of transport.

How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?

Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?

The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles

Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.

Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India

The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.

Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage

Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.

Will Trump's tariff war spark big-bang reforms in India?

Could this be a chance for the world’s fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further?

'I'm a little angry': Canadian firms boycott US products

Canadian firms say there is a need for more homegrown production after tariffs imposed by the US sparked a trade war.

Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal

Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs

The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.

Why people are cutting back their online profile

A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.

'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals

The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.

Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'

Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.

Who is Mark Carney, the political newcomer who hopes to stay Canada's PM?

The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but is now seeking a mandate from Canadians.

Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.

Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work

From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.

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