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France passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.

‘I can’t afford to turn the oven on’: 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.

Boost youth jobs by cutting employers’ national insurance, MPs urge
A select committee says it has heard “overwhelming evidence” that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.

Will AI help you do your job or replace you?
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour – our charts show what’s happening.

‘It’s frustrating’ – Canadians react to new US tariffs
President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called “unequal treatment” of US products.

Trump: 50% tariffs response to Canada’s treatment of US farmers
This new round of duties on Canadian goods is fuelling speculation about a potential announcement of new US tariffs on countries across the world.

Union plans rail strike action over three weekends
RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.

Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.

Lindt’s Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.

Is the internet broken?
75% of the world is online, and in many ways it makes all our lives better. But faced with AI slop, misinformation and toxicity, many people are asking: Is there a better way?

UK’s first sugar factory at risk of closure
Over 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced plans to shut one of its four factories.

Ozempic-maker sues rival, accusing it of false advertising
Novo Nordisk, the maker of Wegovy and Ozempic, has launched legal action accusing its arch rival Eli Lilly of false advertising.