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The return of cargo-carrying sail ships

As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback.

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Savings: Banks with lowest rates will face action, watchdog warns

The UK's financial regulator says it will take "robust action" if banks offer unjustifiably low rates.

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Etsy accused of ‘destroying’ sellers by withholding money

The online marketplace has come under fire for putting 75% of sellers' takings on hold for 45 days.

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Rishi Sunak defends granting new North Sea oil and gas licences

The prime minister says the decision is "entirely consistent" with the UK's net zero commitments.

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Nigel Farage launches website over de-banking ‘scandal’

It comes after two banking bosses quit over the row about the closure of Mr Farage's Coutts account.

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Italy joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative was atrocious move, defence minister says

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says the Belt and Road scheme has not benefitted his country.

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HS2: Rail link rated ‘unachievable’ by infrastructure watchdog

An infrastructure watchdog gives the project a "red" warning, raising issues over budgets and schedules.

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Twitter restores Kanye West’s account after ban

The US rapper was accused of violating the rules on the social media platform now known as X.

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Energy security: Rishi Sunak to meet leaders over energy security plans

Rishi Sunak is facing calls from some Conservative MPs to rethink certain green policies.

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‘The cost of living started my shoplifting’: Why stealing goods is on the rise

With shoplifting on the rise, we speak to some people about why they do it and others about their experiences facing it.

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