Iceland boss retracts HIV needle staff attack claim
Richard Walker says sorry for alleging shop workers contracted HIV from assaults with infected needles. #press
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HS2: 'Crazy' not to review project due to soaring costs - Shapps
Grant Shapps cites Ukraine war costs and a spike in inflation as reasons to weigh up the rail project. #press
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Fed holds interest rates steady - for now
The US central bank is debating whether it has done enough to stabilise prices. #press
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Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels
Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task. #press
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TikTok fined €345m over children's data privacy
The complaint concerned how the social media app handled children's data in 2020. #press
John Lewis recovery plan to take two years longer
The retailer says inflation and investments mean its plan to return to profit will be pushed back to 2028. #press
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France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels
Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem. #press
Derby Alstom train factory jobs fear as orders dry up
Concerns are raised that thousands of jobs may be under threat at Alstom's Derby plant. #press
Cyber-attack hits MGM Resorts' casinos and hotels
Customers also report problems with payments and check-in as IT systems go down at the group's hotels. #press
Twinkies maker Hostess bought by food giant Smucker for $5.6bn
Fruit preserves and peanut butter giant JM Smucker is buying the producer of Donettes and Ho Hos. #press
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Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary hit with cream pies by climate protesters
Michael O'Leary declared the cream pies delicious after wiping himself down in Brussels. #press
How long until a robot is doing your chores?
Advances in AI are accelerating the development of humanoid robots. #press
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Octopus to buy Shell's household energy firm
About 1.4 million households will see their accounts switched to a new provider. #press
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X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. #press
House prices see biggest yearly decline since 2009
Nationwide says higher borrowing costs have led to a slowdown in activity in the housing market. #press
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Ukraine war: UK defence giant BAE Systems sets up local base
The firm says the move may allow it ultimately to produce light artillery inside Ukraine. #press
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Country Garden: Debt crisis-hit China property giant in record loss
Country Garden reported a record $6.7bn loss for the first six months of the year. #press
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DJ Khaled and Snipes: Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge
Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute? #press
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UK-India trade talks enter 'final, trickier' stage - government sources
A deal could be struck within months - but sources say difficult areas of negotiation remain. #press
Wilko shoppers warned to avoid fake websites
Several websites are purporting to offer heavily discounted goods, the firm's administrators warn. #press
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