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Ministers to oversee build as costs ‘spiral’

Ministers are to take a direct role in overseeing the building of the HS2 rail line to try to “get a grip” on the rising cost of the high speed route between London and Birmingham. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said it had long been clear that the cost of HS2, which could reach £66bn, had […]

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Nut bans no help to allergic air passengers, experts say

Getty Images Airlines often ask passengers not to consume nuts on board Asking aeroplane passengers not to eat nuts is unlikely to prevent an allergic reaction mid-flight – but cleaning their seat with a wet wipe could, allergy specialists say in a review of the latest evidence. Small bits of food can often stick to […]

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Ministers explore handing Post Office ownership to sub-postmasters

Ministers are exploring plans to hand ownership of the Post Office to thousands of sub-postmasters across the UK, sources have told the BBC. The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration. The Department for Business and Trade has asked management consultancy BCG to explore the possible ownership model, as […]

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More than 100 customers contact BBC about scams

Reuters People complain of poor treatment by Revolut after being tricked out of money deposited with e-money firm “I never imagined I’d be a victim of a scam,” says Dr Ravi Kumar. “But here I am, a 53-year-old NHS consultant in intensive care medicine and anaesthetics, deeply affected.” He lost £39,000 in May when scammers […]

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Air strike said to have killed dozens in Jabalia

An Israeli air strike has killed at least 33 people including 21 women at a refugee camp in northern Gaza, the strip’s Hamas-run authorities say. There was no immediate comment on the reported strike on Jabalia from Israel, whose forces have been besieging the densely-populated camp for weeks. The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar […]

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