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Meta to fire thousands of staff as Zuckerberg warns of ‘intense year’

Company reveals plans to cut about 5% of its global workforce days after saying it…

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‘Cost of dying’ in UK hits record level as bereaved turn to crowdfunding to meet bills

Latest SunLife study shows average total funeral cost at £9,797 with many selling off possessions…

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Labour faces costs of £50bn to replenish affordable housing after right to buy, report says

Margaret Thatcher’s 1980s policy turbocharged the sale of council homes, contributing to ‘worst housing crisis…

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UK women share their experiences of using fertility-tracking apps

More women are using apps instead of the pill, but while some find them ‘freeing’,…

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British novelists criticise government over AI ‘theft’

Richard Osman and Kate Mosse say plan to mine artistic works for data would destroy…

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ATM withdrawals are on the rise, but can cash retake its crown in the UK?

Cash use rose for the third year running in 2024, as shoppers in places such…

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‘It’s our house, but it’s their home’: tenants and landlords discuss renters’ rights bill

As legislation returns to the Commons, hopes rise of an end to no-fault evictions in…

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Landlords in England and Wales face ban on ‘outrageous’ upfront charges

Angela Rayner amends renters’ rights bill to limit rent that can be charged in advance,…

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Google investigated by UK watchdog over search dominance

CMA to look at impact on consumers, businesses, advertisers and publishers, as well as collection…

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Chinese officials reportedly discuss sale of TikTok in US to Elon Musk

Bloomberg News says preliminary talks have taken place but TikTok spokesperson rejects report as ‘pure…

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