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EuroMillions: Winner of £168m jackpot set to be richer than Adele
The winner of Friday’s EuroMillions will be richer than Adele, with a jackpot of £168 million compared to the chart-topping singer’s worth of £125 million. The National Lottery‘s EuroMillions jackpot is now at its maximum of €190 million, which is currently estimated at £168 million, due to the ongoing fluctuation in the exchange rate. As well as Adele, a UK winner would find themselves richer than F1 driver Lewis Hamilton (£131 million) and chef Jamie Oliver (£150 million).
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Netflix hikes prices for first time in two years
Streaming service Netflix has ramped up subscription costs across the UK and US for the first time in two years.
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Web tool 'Shitemove' vows to make estate agent ads 'more truthful'
There's now an internet plugin available to decipher what property agents are really trying to tell you.
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Las Vegas shooting: Gun shares rise in aftermath of tragedy
Shares in firearms companies have soared in the wake of one of the deadliest shootings in America, which saw at least 59 people killed in Las Vegas.
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Morrisons looking to bin 5p plastic bags
Forgetful shoppers could be forced to pay double for a plastic carrier bag at Morrisons soon, as the supermarket looks to ditch its 5p single use bags.
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Everything you need to know about the new £10 note
The new £10 note, which celebrates the author Jane Austen, has finally entered circulation.
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Poundland hit with backlash over sale of 'offensive' sweets
Discount retailer Poundland has come under fire for selling sweets called Nutters which has been met with outrage from mental health campaigners.
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Embarrassing Face ID fail wipes billions off Apple's market value
The tech giant suffered a dip in its share price on Tuesday after a live demonstration didn't go quite to plan during the launch of its iPhone X.
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Chancellor announces Budget date
Philip Hammond made the announcement in a video post on Twitter.
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New £10 note: The special serial numbers to look out for
Experts are encouraging shoppers to look out for unique serial numbers on the new polymer £10 notes, which could end being collectors' items.
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Energy from offshore wind farms to be cheaper than nuclear power
Energy from offshore wind farms will be cheaper than nuclear power and gas for the first time, bringing economic growth to the UK "on an industrial scale".
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Irma: Consumer outrage as airlines hike ticket prices 600%
Flyers looking to evacuate Florida before the area is hit by incoming Hurricane Irma have been shocked to find that airlines are bumping up prices by as much as 600% to depart from Miami.
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Surrey is now the most expensive place to buy a pint in the UK
Surrey has topped the rankings for the most expensive place to buy a pint of beer in the UK, overtaking London for the first time.
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Chance that Brexit still might not happen, Morgan Stanley predicts
There is a 10% chance that Brexit still might not happen, according to a report published by financial services giant Morgan Stanley.
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Public sector pay cap expected to be lifted next year
Theresa May is planning to lift a cap on public sector pay in a bid to win back voters and secure support to win another term in No 10.
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Royal Mail workers being paid thousands of pounds by gangs to steal bank cards
Royal Mail workers are being offered thousands of pounds by gangs to intercept letters containing bank cards and PIN numbers.
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Interest rates will not rise until 2019, but pound will continue decline
Economists do not expect interest rates to rise until 2019, citing "reluctance" among policymakers to make changes amid ongoing Brexit negotiations.
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Australian supermarket introduces 'quiet hour' for customers on autism spectrum
A supermarket in Australia has launched a scheme to help customers with autism feel welcome and comfortable when doing their weekly shop.
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The 20 best companies for work-life balance, according to their employees
These are the 20 best companies in the UK for work-life balance, rated by the people who work for them.
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For sale: Harry Potter's childhood home, yours for £1 million
Take a look inside the former home of the boy wizard himself, on the market for £1 million.