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‘It’s out of control’: the fight against US ‘tip-creep’

With tipping reported at self-checkouts, drive-throughs and even vending machines, some consumers are pushing back…

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No 10 rethinking winter fuel payment cut after Labour slump in local elections

Exclusive: government fears further electoral losses from unpopular policy as well as from planned £5bn…

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‘A great perk’: seven ways to make the most of your employee benefits

From maximising your pension to free health checkups and discounts on holidays, your job probably…

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OpenAI reverses course and says non-profit arm will retain control of firm

CEO, Sam Altman, says decision to backtrack was made ‘after hearing from civic leaders’ and…

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As Musk steps back, experts say Doge cuts have harmed government services

The billionaire fired thousands of workers, but savings are minimal and offset by degradation of…

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Bank of England poised to cut rates as fears grow over impact of Trump tariffs

Markets suggest quarter-point reduction to 4.25% is almost certain but some economists say Bank must…

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Britons flying to Scandinavia with older passports risk being denied boarding

‘Inconsistent application’ of Schengen rules on passport validity has seen people turned back at border…

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HMRC under fire for taking more than four months to process tax refunds

Reported delays come as tax office says it is shutting free-to-use online filing service used…

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‘Dangerous nonsense’: AI-authored books about ADHD for sale on Amazon

Experts say online retailer has ethical responsibility to guard against chatbot-generated work on sensitive topics…

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Better at everything: how AI could make human beings irrelevant

The end of civilisation might look less like a war, and more like a love…

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