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AI can change belief in conspiracy theories, study finds

Research challenges conventional wisdom that evidence and arguments rarely help to change believers’ minds Whether…

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Low-carbon homes can save £1,341 in bills and should be compulsory, study shows

UK government urged to change regulations so new homes incorporate solar panels, heat pump, high-grade…

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Surge in larger homes for sale amid capital gains tax fears, Rightmove says

Speculation Rachel Reeves to raise tax in budget thought one reason for some homeowners cashing…

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Keir Starmer urged to publish winter fuel payments impact assessment

Rishi Sunak accuses Starmer of hiding assessment, while Downing Street will not say if one…

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Bill to ban England and Wales landlords from rental bidding wars

Renters’ rights bill goes further than expected to ensure tenants pay no more than advertised…

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Sony reveals £700 PlayStation 5 Pro console

Extra £300 on a Digital Edition PS5 buys an upgraded graphics processing unit and an…

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Bolt drivers seek to be classed as workers at London employment tribunal

More than 12,500 drivers are bringing action against ride-hailing firm as Labour prepares plans to…

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Sausage rolls and Oasis: ‘Britishcore’ Tiktok trend drives interest in UK culture

From crummy pubs to a ‘cheeky Tesco run’, some of the most mundane aspects of…

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Meta’s AI is scraping users’ photos and posts. Europeans can opt out, but Australians cannot

Meta’s director of privacy policy declines to say whether such an option would be offered…

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Landlords warn they may raise rents in response to Labour’s renters’ rights bill

Private rental sector reforms ‘could lead to Airbnb Lite’, says landlords’ association before plan unveiled…

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