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Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".
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Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022 (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.
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Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.
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Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
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Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19.7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.
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