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Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:58:18 GMT
Rail strikes: No rush to call for more action, says union
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The RMT's comments follow last week's industrial action which caused travel disruption across the UK.
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Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:29:59 GMT
Russia moves to take control of Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project
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The Russian government moves to take over Sakhalin-2 in which Shell has a share of more than a quarter.
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Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:58:57 GMT
UK and New Zealand expand working holiday visas
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The age limit for a visa to live and work in either country will go up to 35 under a new deal.
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Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:26:40 GMT
Energy companies' customer service hits record low
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Standards have "plummeted" since last year when many firms went bust, Citizens Advice says.
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Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:07:20 GMT
Missing Cryptoqueen: FBI adds Ruja Ignatova to top ten most wanted
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Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding victims out of $4bn (£3.2bn) through a cryptocurrency scam.
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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:29:57 GMT
Cost of living: Families who care for relatives' children in crisis
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Laura took in her two half-siblings six years ago, but says she is now struggling as prices soar.
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Wed, 29 Jun 2022 23:03:02 GMT
Petrol station staff abused over high fuel prices
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There is a "huge increase" of abuse by drivers angry at the price at the pump, forecourt operators say.
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Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:04:33 GMT
Heinz products off Tesco shelves after pricing dispute
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The beans, sauce and soup-maker is pausing supply to the UK's largest supermarket in a price rise row.
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Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:21:40 GMT
Poundland boosts £1 items in battle for shoppers
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The discount chain says it is seeing a rise in customer numbers as people seek savings.
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Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:33:38 GMT
Scratch card sales fall as cost of living rises
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Camelot says there are signs consumers have "tightened their belts" as living costs rise.
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Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:40:14 GMT
Plan to cut energy bills if you avoid peak-time use
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Some households could get discounts for using less energy at peak times under National Grid's scheme.
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Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:43:58 GMT
Cost of living: People cut back on food shopping as price rises bite
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Retail sales fell 0.5% in May as households cut spending in supermarkets due to the rising cost of living.
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Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:52:42 GMT
UK inflation rises at fastest rate for 40 years as food costs jump
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Food, energy and fuel price rises help drive inflation up in May at its fastest pace since 1982.
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Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:53:52 GMT
Chancellor Rishi Sunak defends likely pensions rise
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There's criticism of the move as ministers warn workers not to expect pay rises to match increasing costs.
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Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:46:34 GMT
US stocks see worst first half drop in more than 50 years
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The S&P 500 index dropped by more than 20%, while major indexes around the world also fell sharply.
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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:58:30 GMT
Bulb boss Hayden Wood to step down from collapsed energy firm
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Hayden Wood had stayed on with a £250,000 salary after the government put the company into administration.
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Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:10:50 GMT
UK sandwich chain Pret A Manger to launch in India
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Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries will open outlets across the country under a franchise deal.
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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:57:33 GMT
Hardship funding for students doubled last year
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Universities gave £121m to students in financial difficulty, Freedom of Information responses suggest.
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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:55:06 GMT
TV ad breaks could get longer as rules reviewed
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The number of advertising breaks could be altered, as viewing habits change and streaming services grow.
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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:19:12 GMT
Two million more people paying higher rate tax
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The number of workers in higher income tax bands has risen by almost two million in three years, says HMRC.
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