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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:46:11 GMT
How Gen Z is dealing with cost of living crisis
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The rising cost of living is affecting everyone - but it's been particularly tough on young people.
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Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:23:00 GMT
Sony slides on Microsoft-Activision Blizzard tie-up plan
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The deal would be a major step for Microsoft's Xbox gaming brand in its battle against Sony's PlayStation.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:48:31 GMT
Council-backed energy firm Together Energy latest to go bust
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Together Energy, which was backed by Warrington Borough Council, ceases trading due to high gas prices.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:03:56 GMT
Oil prices hit seven-year high after attack
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An attack on fuel trucks in the Middle East and hopes for a global economic recovery have driven up prices.
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Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:01:27 GMT
Dairylea cheese ad banned for showing girl eating upside down
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Fourteen people complained about the advert, including one viewer who said a toddler had copied it.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:15:26 GMT
Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports
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Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:02:03 GMT
Backlash as US billionaire dismisses Uyghur abuse
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Chamath Palihapitiya says he and most Americans "don't care" about alleged human rights abuse of the Uyghur minority.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:29:55 GMT
Phoenix Group drops 'energetic' from job ads to woo older applicants
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Phoenix Group says words like "energetic" and "enthusiastic" may discourage older job applicants.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:19:58 GMT
Pay rises fail to keep up with the cost of living
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Data shows weekly wage growth fell for the first time since July 2020 but vacancies hit a new record.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:21:19 GMT
What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?
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The cost of living is at its highest rate for 10 years and is expected to increase further.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:20:39 GMT
Aldi opens its first till-free supermarket
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The supermarket will bill people after they leave the store as part of a trial using new technology.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:01:20 GMT
Pension Wise: MPs call for automatic pension help appointments
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Savers are struggling to navigate the "pensions minefield" and need more support, according to MPs.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:12:30 GMT
Microsoft set to buy Call of Duty maker
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It's the biggest deal in gaming history, bringing some of the world's most popular titles to Game Pass.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:01:29 GMT
Morrisons confirms sick pay cut for unvaccinated staff
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The supermarket joins a list of firms which pay the legal minimum to unvaccinated staff obliged to isolate.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 03:18:42 GMT
Hong Kong police charge two former aircrew over Covid rules
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If convicted, the two former flight attendants could face up to six months in prison.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:30:28 GMT
US airlines warn of impending 5G flight disruption
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Airlines say the start of 5G mobile phone services on Wednesday will hit aircraft navigation systems.
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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:19:47 GMT
China's Xi Jinping defends 'common prosperity' crackdowns
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The Chinese leader made the comments during an address to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.
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Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:47:58 GMT
Amazon halts plan to block UK Visa credit cards amid talks
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Plans to block the cards are halted as the two sides continue to try to resolve a dispute over payment fees.
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Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:18:39 GMT
UK train services cut due to Covid staff absences
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Train operators switch to emergency timetables as a result of high staff sickness rates.
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Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:42:23 GMT
Credit Suisse boss Horta-Osorio resigns over Covid breaches
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Antonio Horta-Osorio leaves the bank after breaking UK quarantine rules to watch tennis at Wimbledon.
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