Business · 29 September 2026
Aldi announces a £900m investment to open 40 stores across the UK after a record £19bn revenue year, sparking bemused reactions from the City and supermarket shoppers alike.
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Business · 29 September 2026
In a headline‑worthy shake‑up, two of China’s leading electric‑vehicle makers have joined forces on battery swapping and charging, a move that promises a robust future but may leave consumers wondering if the cab…
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Business · 29 September 2026
The chip titan rolled out a security platform that claims to keep its artificial intelligences from going berserk, while simultaneously pouring a $150bn windfall back into the market, a move that could be seen as the ult…
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Business · 29 September 2026
Chancellor John Healey is set to unveil a new budget in October, sparking speculation over fresh tax cuts, fiscal tightening, and the inevitable City‑centric jibe.
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Business · 29 September 2026
In a move that could make cars cheaper but less efficient, the Trump administration has trimmed federal fuel‑efficiency standards, sparking applause from automakers and skepticism from environmentalists.
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Business · 29 September 2026
A tongue‑in‑cheek take on a study that links post‑war mortgage incentives to a spike in births, suggesting that the same financial levers that fueled the 1940s boom might help lift today’s birthrate slump.
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Politics · 29 September 2026
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford for alleged bomb plot are set to return home on bail, while investigators keep an open mind and the base remains in a state of polite limbo.
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Technology · 29 September 2026
Bose has resurrected its wired earbud line, citing a sudden, aggressive preference among adolescents for cable-based audio and a desire to eliminate the administrative burden of battery charging.
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Lighter · 29 September 2026
Eight tender pictures of hedgehogs. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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