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• Post Office justice measures could include special stamp for victims

  Restorative justice scheme for subpostmasters will offer face-to-face meetings with Fujitsu and Post Office executives.

• The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?

  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.

• £420m bill cut for heavy industry as union attacks 'obscene' energy profits

  UK Steel said while the increased support was welcomed, the government could have gone further.

• No free bus passes for under 22s, says government

  The Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August.

• 'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail

  Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

• Moved house? You may have unclaimed energy credit

  People who've moved house in the last five years are being encouraged to contact their old energy suppliers in case they have outstanding credit.

• Four easy ways to spend less and save more money

  If you're struggling to get on top of your money, here are four ways to help you manage it better.

• Spooky spending creeping in weeks before Halloween

  Spending on Halloween now tops £1bn and UK shoppers are looking beyond sweet treats and pumpkins

• Nvidia strikes bumper AI deals with Asia tech giants

  Fresh from $5 trillion valuation, global chips giant Nvidia has signed deals with LG, Hyundai and Samsung

• Apple claims 'tremendous' global uptake of latest iPhones

  Apple's thinnest iPhone, the Air, plus the latest 17 models helped boost sales in September.

• Virgin cleared to challenge Eurostar on Channel Tunnel route

  Virgin Trains plans to start rival passenger rail services through the tunnel from 2030.

• Watchdog slams O2 over unexpected price rise

  The media regulator said it was disappointed O2 raised prices more than was advertised when customers took out contracts.

• Thousands could have energy debt written off but bills would go up for others

  Regulator Ofgem plans to cut £500m from the stack of customer debt - but other billpayers will cover the cost.

• Trump hails 'amazing' meeting with China's Xi but no formal trade deal agreed

  The US president and his Chinese counterpart met face-to-face for the first time in six years.

• 'Poor' insulation that left houses mouldy needs wider investigation, government told

  Botched insulation damaged many homes and left a legacy of health problems for residents.

• First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced

  Virgin Media O2 has partnered with Elon Musk firm Starlink to offer the service.

• Who are the workers who will fire Scotland's space industry?

  It is hoped the number of employees in Scotland's space industry will rocket to 20,000 in the next 10 years.

• Tech giants are spending big on AI in rush to dominate the boom

  Earnings reports from Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft reaffirm that giants are ramping up their spending on artificial intelligence, as they rush to reap the benefits of an AI boom.

• Trade, tariffs and TikTok: Why it matters that Trump and Xi are talking again

  The two leaders met face-to-face for the first time in six years on Thursday.

• Fed cuts US interest rates again despite 'flying blind'

  Central bank votes to lower cost of borrowing even as US government shutdown limits data for decision