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Budget 2021: Sunak promises new post-Covid economy amid Commons anger
on October 26, 2021 at 9:00 pm
The chancellor will outline his Budget on Wednesday after fury over rafts of early press announcements. […]
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McDonald's workers in US strike again over sexual harassment
on October 26, 2021 at 8:11 pm
Workers at restaurants in 12 cities walk out amid claims the chain is failing to stop harassment. […]
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US revokes licence of top Chinese telecoms company
on October 26, 2021 at 4:46 pm
Washington has banned China Telecom from operating in America, citing "national security concerns". […]
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New funding plan paves way for Sizewell C nuclear plant
on October 26, 2021 at 3:40 pm
The new rules are expected to boost the prospects of the £20bn nuclear power station in Suffolk. […]
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Budget 2021: Public sector workers set for pay rise, says Sunak
on October 26, 2021 at 3:38 pm
The chancellor will use his Budget on Wednesday to confirm that the "pay pause" is being lifted. […]
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Lookfantastic owner THG's share price falls further
on October 26, 2021 at 2:54 pm
The upbeat online firm fails to reassure investors despite a pledge to appoint a chairman. […]
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Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?
on October 26, 2021 at 2:37 pm
The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor? […]
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Budget 2021: What has already been announced?
on October 26, 2021 at 12:10 pm
Rishi Sunak's statement isn't until Wednesday, but several pledges have been announced. […]
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No VAT cut to household energy bills in the Budget
on October 26, 2021 at 11:41 am
Treasury sources say such a move would be badly targeted and there are other ways to help those struggling. […]
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Pay rebound for workers hit by the pandemic
on October 26, 2021 at 11:33 am
Young employees saw the biggest dip and rebound in wages but the gender pay gap has widened. […]
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Ikea buys landmark Topshop building in London
on October 26, 2021 at 11:08 am
The £378m deal for the Oxford Street site is part of the furniture giant's plan to open inner-city shops. […]
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Will coffee drinkers plump for potato milk?
on October 26, 2021 at 10:25 am
Waitrose says shoppers are more climate-conscious and are looking for more dairy alternatives. […]
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Premier Inn owner Whitbread warns of staff shortages as demand recovers
on October 26, 2021 at 9:25 am
Whitbread is paying millions in wage rises and bonuses to try to combat persistent shortages. […]
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Heathrow air traffic may not recover until 2026, says boss
on October 26, 2021 at 8:12 am
The boss of Britain's busiest airport warns full recovery will take years despite pent up demand for travel. […]
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Blue Origin: Jeff Bezos unveils plans for 'space business park'
on October 26, 2021 at 3:04 am
His space company Blue Origin hopes its venture will replace the International Space Station. […]
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Facebook earns $9bn despite whistleblower scandal
on October 25, 2021 at 11:48 pm
The firm posts strong profits as it continues to face negative press over leaked internal documents. […]
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Tesla surpasses $1 trillion valuation after Hertz order
on October 25, 2021 at 8:00 pm
The electric carmaker becomes the fifth such company to reach the milestone after its shares rise 12%. […]
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On the Beach accuses Ryanair of market abuse
on October 25, 2021 at 5:15 pm
The online travel agent claims Ryanair is preventing it from making bookings and withholding refunds. […]
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Minimum wage for 23 year-olds to rise to £9.50 an hour
on October 25, 2021 at 4:59 pm
A full-time minimum wage worker aged over 23 will get £1,074 extra a year before tax from April. […]
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Petrol prices hit record high, says RAC
on October 25, 2021 at 10:18 am
Average petrol prices reach 142.94p a litre, surpassing the previous record in April 2012. […]
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Is internet addiction a growing problem?
on October 24, 2021 at 11:57 pm
Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable. […]
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The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith
on October 22, 2021 at 11:54 pm
Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming. […]
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Contrails: How tweaking flight plans can help the climate
on October 22, 2021 at 12:43 pm
Why experts say cutting contrails costs less than $1bn a year but may be worth so much more. […]
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The tax fraud merry-go-round that cost billions
on October 21, 2021 at 4:02 am
A former banker is now a poster boy for a scandal described as "the theft of the century". […]
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The remote British island hoping to see more visitors
on October 20, 2021 at 11:07 pm
The territory of St Helena, which has remained coronavirus-free, wants a big rise in tourists. […]