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• Three network down for tens of thousands across UK

  The network says it is working on the issue to fix it as soon as possible.

• Train strikes: Drivers vote to continue walkouts

  Aslef members back walkouts for the next six months, as the union begins nine days of action.

• Bank branch closures hits Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's constituency

  The last bank in Richmond, North Yorkshire, is one of 18 branch closures announced by Barclays.

• House prices edge up as hopes rise of lower mortgage rates

  The Nationwide says there are "encouraging signs" that mortgage rates are starting to come down.

• Energy saving scheme: What is the Demand Flexibility Service?

  A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is running for a second day this week.

• US aims to limit China's role in electric cars

  The US unveils rules aimed at keeping Chinese components out of electric cars sold in the country.

• Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Daily Mirror publisher

  The inventor was suing the newspaper for libel over an article published in January 2022.

• Wilko: First new stores reopen in Devon

  The branches are the first to be introduced nationally following the chain's collapse in August.

• Train strikes: When are the walkouts in December?

  Train drivers are holding rolling walkouts in December in a long-running row over pay and conditions.

• 'Sued by my abuser for millions, I set up a social network instead'

  The app that gives women a place to speak out about sexual harassment and other #MeToo issues.

• Will Tesla's cybertruck recover from its shattering start?

  Tesla boss Elon Musk says the new cybertruck will "change the look of the roads".

• Government intervenes in Abu Dhabi's bid to buy Telegraph

  The sale of the newspaper to Gulf investors has been referred to the competition and media regulators.

• TikTok: US judge blocks Montana's ban citing free speech

  Chinese-owned app welcomes the ruling against "unconstitutional law" due to come into effect in January.

• RMT votes to end rail strikes until at least spring

  Rail workers have voted to accept a pay deal, ending their involvement in a long-running series of strikes.

• Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70

  Tributes from all sides to former Labour chancellor who steered the UK through 2008's economic crisis.

• Why food discount stickers may be a thing of the past

  Supermarkets and other retailers are increasing switching to AI-powered digital price displays.

• Alistair Darling: Steady hand in an economic crisis

  Former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling, who has died at the age of 70, found himself at the centre of the 2008 global financial crisis.

• 'Covid and criminals ruined my Airbnb for cars idea'

  A UK entrepreneur explains why his idea to build a car-sharing network like Airbnb didn't work out.

• The T-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste

  A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale.

• The job-sharing apps that feel like online dating

  New website platforms are working like matchmakers to connect potential job sharers.