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Easter travel warning as millions set to hit roads

The RAC warns of "carmageddon" as heavy traffic is expected during the Easter getaway.

Chinese smartphone giant takes on Tesla

Xiaomi says it received more than 50,000 orders within the first 27 minutes of the SU7 going on sale.

‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried faces lengthy jail term

The former billionaire is about to find out his punishment for massive fraud and money laundering.

How much is the cost of a UK passport going up?

A standard online application for an adult will rise from £82.50 to £88.50 from 11 April.

What is the 10-year passport rule?

The price of a applying for or renewing a UK passport has risen for the second time in 14 months.

How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?

UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel.

China axes Covid-era tariffs on Australian wine

It comes as relations have improved since a new Canberra government was elected in 2022.

Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40%

The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases.

New figures due to show health of UK’s economy

Initial data last month suggested the UK was in recession - revised figures will be published by the government shortly.

The China smartphone giant taking on Tesla

Xiaomi's entry into the electric car market comes as a price war has been intensifying.