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US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms.

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Sick days at work hit highest level for 10 years

Workers are taking more days off due to stress, Covid and the cost-of living crisis, research suggests.

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Gatwick cancels 82 flights due to staff shortages

The airport will cancel some flights over the coming week after sickness hits air traffic controllers.

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Metaverse: What happened to Mark Zuckerberg’s next big thing?

Two years ago, the metaverse was billed as the next big thing - but many in the tech world have already moved on.

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Nissan to go all-electric by 2030 despite petrol ban delay

The carmaker moves ahead with its plan despite delays to the UK's ban on new petrol and diesel cars.

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HS2: What is the route and why could part of it be cancelled?

The high-speed railway between London, the Midlands and North of England could be scaled back.

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Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles

The toy giant finds that the new crude oil-free material did not cut carbon emissions.

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HS2: Backlash against scrapping Manchester rail link grows

Axing the high speed rail leg would hit links between Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds, critics say.

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Shopping habits have changed for good, says Aldi

Consumers are buying cheaper own-label goods due to living costs, according to the supermarket.

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Richest oil states should pay climate tax, says Gordon Brown

The former Labour PM wants the wealthiest oil producers to help poorer nations tackle climate change.

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