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Rail passengers told to avoid travel in heatwave

Network Rail says people should only travel if necessary, and services could be delayed or cancelled

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Heathrow delays: Emirates agrees to cap summer ticket sales

The airline says it will work with the airport as it struggles to cope with surging demand for travel.

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BT strike: Thousands of workers to take action for two days

The union behind the strike says it could cause significant issues for those working at home.

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Coronavirus: China economy shrinks on zero-Covid policy

The world’s second largest economy slowed after lockdowns across a number of cities, harming companies including Burberry, who saw sales plunge.

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Sports Direct owner Frasers Group scraps home working

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group says some staff are not treating Friday “as a working day”.

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UK tech talent shortage threatens to stifle growth in the industry

Despite well-paid jobs, there is not enough talent to fill vacancies, an industry body says.

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The social media lifeline amid soaring food costs

Charities are using Google Maps and other social media to alert people to food clubs and community shops.

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Amazon to create 4,000 new UK jobs

The online retailer is taking on thousands more staff as it continues to expand in the UK.

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Cost of living: The people who can’t stop spending

One in four are financially stretched but reluctant to curb spending, according to research.

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EU energy rationing can’t be ruled out, Shell warns

A “really tough winter in Europe” is ahead given doubts over Russian gas supplies, says the firm’s boss.