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UK rents rise at highest rates since 2016

Prices paid by UK renters rose by 5.3% on average in the year to July – the highest level seen since 2016.

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How Argentina learned to love the US dollar

Stuffing your greenbacks into the “mattress bank” is a way of life for many Argentines.

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DJ Khaled and Snipes: Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms – but what can they really contribute?

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Back to the future for India’s rice farmers

India, the world’s biggest rice exporter, is turning to old varieties and new farming techniques.

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Video doorbells: Police champion them but do they cut crime?

The smart doorbells have soared in popularity, but they may not help reduce the number of break-ins.

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Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse.

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Italy could host Musk v Zuckerberg cage fight

The culture minister says he has spoken to the X boss about hosting the showdown as a charity event.

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What’s next for Wilko and its 12,500 workers?

The retailer is in administration but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will disappear from the High Street.

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Train strikes: RMT union announces new weekend walk-outs

About 20,000 members will take strike action on 26 August and 2 September over pay and conditions.

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Robotaxi expansion gets green light in San Francisco

Companies hailed the moment as a milestone for the driverless car industry, despite safety concerns.