Drought leaves ‘barely any apples’ to make cider
Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
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‘What you see is what you pay’ – why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
Continue ReadingNetherlands moves billions in gold to London in ‘crisis preparedness’ move
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of “increasing geopolitical unrest”.
Continue ReadingHouseholds warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
Continue ReadingHow landscape gardening is being electrified
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
Continue ReadingFirms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
After last year’s massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
Continue ReadingHow Dolly Parton’s business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
Continue ReadingLords call for AI ‘kill switch’ powers in UK
Its backers say it would provide a “vital safety net” against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Continue ReadingUber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring
The company says cutting roles would make its operations “simpler and faster”.
Continue ReadingHundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.
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