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Swatch boss says crowds are ‘good news’ after watch launch sparks chaos

Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw "overcrowding like hell" at a small number of its UK stores.

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Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war

The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.

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Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war

The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.

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New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation

It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.

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Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote

The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.

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‘I sold it for over £1k’: Why people want new Swatch

The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.

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‘I sold it for over £1k’: Why people want new Swatch

The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.

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Elon Musk has lost yet another legal battle. Why he’ll still keep fighting

Musk has lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, but is not likely to change his aggressive style.

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UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises

The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.

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Parents’ anger at school buses being axed

Parents criticise the Devon school's plan to end school buses at the end of the academic year.

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