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Emer MoreauBusiness reporter, BBC NewsSyreeta SandhuSyreeta Sandhu has spent £15,000 on IVFIVF patients are being warned over unregulated “concierge clinics” after a popular one went bust leaving scores of clients without treatment or refunds.As the number of privately funded IVF cycles has risen, online concierge companies have emerged, acting as “middlemen” between patients, donors and doctors.The fertility watchdog has said that as these clinics do not provide IVF treatment directly, it does not have powers to regulate them. It is calling for the law to be strengthened to protect patients.Syreeta Sandhu lost nearly £15,000 when her concierge clinic went bust.…

Natalie Sherman and Lucy HookerBBC NewsGetty ImagesA US judge has ruled that using books to train artificial intelligence (AI) software is not a violation of US copyright law.The decision came out of a lawsuit brought last year against AI firm Anthropic by three writers, a novelist, and two non-fiction authors, who accused the firm of stealing their work to train its Claude AI model and build a multi-billion dollar business. In his ruling, Judge William Alsup wrote that Anthropic’s use of the authors’ books was “exceedingly transformative” and therefore allowed under US law.But he rejected Anthropic’s request to dismiss the…

Getty ImagesIt can be hard to get a good night’s sleep during hot weather.Here are some simple tips which could help. 1. No nappingHot weather can make us feel a bit lethargic during the day. That is because we are using more energy to regulate our internal temperature.But if your sleep is disturbed at night, try to avoid napping during the day. When it is hot, sleepiness can be precious – save it for bedtime.2. Keep to routinesHot weather can encourage you to change your habits. Don’t. That can disrupt sleep.Try to keep to your usual bedtime and routines. Do…

Elliot BallBBC News, West MidlandsPA MediaMick Ralphs (right) has died at the age of 81 – he had been a member of Mott the Hoople with vocalist Ian Hunter (left)Guitarist and songwriter Mick Ralphs, best known for his time with Mott The Hoople, has died at the age of 81, according to the band’s official website. A statement said: “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”The Hereford-born musician was a key member of the band, which formed in 1969. He left four years later, and moved on to Bad Company.A statement from that band said…

Airlines have been cancelling or rerouting flights to and from the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.Qatar’s Hamad International Airport airport, a critical hub in the region, temporarily halted operations on Monday before reopening.Flights were temporarily paused at Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as passengers were told to expect further delays and cancellations.More than a dozen airlines cancelled flights to parts of the region after tension mounted in recent days.On Monday, Qatar briefly closed its airspace before Iran fired missiles at a US military base in the country, in what it said was retaliation…

Zoe Kleinman & Liv McMahonTechnology editor & technology reporterGetty ImagesGoogle may have to make changes in the UK to give consumers more choice over who they use for online search services, the competition watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the US technology giant under a new law which means the regulator can demand changes at a firm if it is found to hold too much power in a particular market.Google accounts for more than 90% of searches in the UK and 200,000 businesses use the company’s search advertising to reach customers.Its parent company, Alphabet, said…

Content warning: Video contains discussion of suicide.UFC star Paddy Pimblett speaks with BBC Sport’s Sam Harris about dealing with mental health issues, and his supportive friendship with now-retired fighter Molly McCann.Visit www.bbc.co.uk/actionline for more information and help with issues raised in this video.READ MORE: Aspinall upgraded to undisputed UFC champion as Jones retires

Danny FullbrookCulture reporterClaudio Giovannini/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockThe painting will be returned to the exhibition when it is restoredA 18th-century oil painting has allegedly been damaged after a museum visitor tripped while taking a selfie.Florence’s Uffizi Gallery said a tourist fell backwards while trying to “make a meme in front” of a portrait of Ferdinando de’ Medici, Grand Prince of Tuscany, by Anton Domenico Gabbiani.The museum explained the damage could be repaired quickly but director Simone Verde warned restrictions on visitor behaviour could be imposed in the future.He said in a statement: “The problem of visitors coming to museums to make memes or take…

Lowering energy costs for thousands of businesses by exempting them from some green energy levies will form a central part of the government’s new 10-year industrial strategy.The plan, which may slash energy bills by up to 25% for more than 7,000 UK businesses, is set to be unveiled on Monday alongside other measures hoped to boost growth.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the industrial strategy “a turning point for Britain’s economy” by supporting key industries where there is potential for growth.Acting shadow energy secretary Andrew Bowie criticised the plans, saying the UK needed “a serious approach to energy policy” that…