Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".
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Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.
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'Warm hub has saved me from loneliness'
An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died.
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Starmer begins pushback against Trump as president threatens tariffs over Greenland
It's hardly a Love Actually moment of brave UK defiance in the face of a domineering US president- but Sir Keir Starmer has clearly decided it's time to start pushing back.
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British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.
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Green Party calls for free bus travel in England for under-22s
The Greens are calling for people under the age of 22 to have free bus travel in England.
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The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.
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Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people
Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.
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ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.
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Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds
The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.
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Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes
The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.
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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
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Water finally restored to thousands of homes after week of chaos
Water is finally being restored to some homes across Kent and Sussex - after almost a week of chaos.
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The threat to the US economy from Trump’s fight with the Fed
Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.
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Leon to focus on London, stations and airports to revive fortunes, boss says
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
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Lucasfilm boss steps down after leading Star Wars reboot
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.
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Star Wars boss Kathleen Kennedy departs after 14 years in the role
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including its five feature films and new TV shows
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How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
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Leon will focus on stations and airports to revive fortunes, boss says
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
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