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Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims

Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.

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Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims

Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.

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California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes

The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.

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Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism

The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

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Reeves doesn’t rule out wider business rates support across hospitality

Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes

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Reeves doesn’t rule out wider business rates support across hospitality

Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes

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Shop for small businesses shuts after low sales

The businesses' co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.

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Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time

Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.

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TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses

The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.

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No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes

The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.

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