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Hunt hails National Insurance cut but Reeves says people still worse off

The chancellor says the Budget will help the average worker - but Labour says he gives with one hand, and takes "even more" with the other.

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Online gambling firm Bet365 probed in Australia

The industry has come under increased scrutiny after online betting surged in during the pandemic.

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US Congress inches closer to averting a shutdown

The House backs a $467.5bn spending bill, the first step in averting a partial government shutdown.

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Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI secrets

Linwei Ding is also accused of secretly working for Chinese competitors.

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‘My AI twin may get me more modelling work’

As the fashion industry grapples with the rise of AI, one model has created an AI twin of herself.

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Doritos cuts ties with trans influencer over posts

Samantha Hudson had made references to violence and paedophilia that prompted calls for a boycott.

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Dharshini David: An election giveaway but taxes will still rise

My main takeaway from Wednesday's Budget is that many are still going to see their tax bills rise.

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Households worse off despite tax cuts – think tank

The chancellor's tax cuts won't make up for earlier tax rises and inflation eating into incomes.

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Dharshini David: An election giveaway but taxes will still rise

My main takeaway from Wednesday's Budget is that many are still going to see their tax bills rise.

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Parents on up to £80,000 eligible for child benefit

The benefit will not be taken away entirely until an individual earns £80,000, under changes in the Budget.

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