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‘We make more money from weddings now than farming’

From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

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‘We make more money from weddings now than farming’

From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

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Second suspect arrested in alleged crypto torture scheme

Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks.

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Second suspect arrested in alleged crypto torture scheme

Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks.

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Tesco shoppers mock ‘VAR’-style cameras at self-checkout

The supermarket's latest use of technology to crack down on shoplifting has led to both jokes and complaints.

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Thousands to get payouts over forced prepayment meter fitting

More than £70m is being paid to customers who were forced to switch to prepaying for energy.

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Thousands to get payouts over forced prepayment meter fitting

More than £70m is being paid to customers who were forced to switch to prepaying for energy.

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Banks urged not to ‘label’ people with low credit scores

Tiffany Bramley was rejected for a loan to re-start her business after missing payments when her daughter died.

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Alan Bates’ ‘kangaroo court’ claims denied

The body overseeing compensation has pushed back against criticisms by Sir Alan Bates, who led the campaign for redress.

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Alan Bates’s ‘kangaroo court’ claims denied

The body overseeing compensation has pushed back against criticisms by Sir Alan Bates, who led the campaign for redress.

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