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Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children’s safety

Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.

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‘Things can’t go on like this’ – Starmer tells social media bosses

Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.

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Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC

Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".

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How you could get free electricity for doing your washing

You could get free or cheaper electricity from your energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends.

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US war on Iran was a ‘mistake’, says Reeves

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

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Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t leave in May

Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

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US war on Iran was a ‘mistake’, says Reeves

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

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Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work

The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.

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Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work

The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.

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Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t leave in May

Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

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