Govia Thameslink 'could lose franchise' over rail chaos

Rail company could be stripped of services if there is no improvement soon after weeks of disruption.

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Carlos Ghosn: Why car makers must adapt - or die

Carlos Ghosn says traditional car companies face many challenges in an era of automation and electrification.

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Trump urges Saudis to raise oil output 'by two million barrels'

The US president says he asked Saudi Arabia to increase oil production due to "turmoil in Iran".

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Mix-and-match holidaymakers get more protection

A change in the rules means millions more package holidays will be covered when something goes wrong.

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Renters would get longer tenancies under government plans

A minimum three-year contract would allow people to put down more roots in their area, ministers say.

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More States Opting To 'Robo-Grade' Student Essays By Computer

Developers say they understand why teachers would be skeptical. But, they insist, computers already drive cars and detect cancer, so they can certainly handle grading students' essays.

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Court Ruling Changes Course For Teachers Unions; Calif. Sues Student Loan Collector

Also this week, Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement raised questions about future Supreme Court decisions around education.

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