Entries by BBC News

Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand

The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

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Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand

The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

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Sliced Bread

Why did the DIY chain Homebase have to close all of its stores?

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Over £9.3m announced to support Surrey households

A total of £9,324,930.29 will be available to support residents facing financial hardship.

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No phone signal on your train? There may be a fix – by 2028

Network Rail signs a deal which it says will lead to an improvement to phone connectivity on trains and stations.

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Pledge to protect UK firms from cheap imports

The government's plan comes as UK businesses worry about the impact of US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.

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Bumble to axe almost a third of staff as dating app struggles

The firm's founder became the world's youngest self-made female billionaire when it launched on the US stock market.

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Bumble to axe almost a third of staff as dating app struggles

The firm's founder became the world's youngest self-made female billionaire when it launched on the US stock market.

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People owe billions in council tax ahead of rises

Figures show households are more than £8bn in arrears, as campaigners call for a change of approach.

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Brits spending more time on mobile phones than TV

The amount of time Individuals spend looking at their phones surpasses the telly for the first time.

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