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Cost of living: Government plan to help households could come in days
on May 24, 2022 at 5:31 pm
The BBC understands an announcement could be made as soon as Thursday after growing pressure on Downing Street. […]
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Klarna to cut 10% of staff as it warns of recession
on May 24, 2022 at 3:30 pm
The buy now pay later firm plans to axe around 700 workers ahead of a "likely recession". […]
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Putin weaponising Ukraine’s crops, says Polish PM
on May 24, 2022 at 3:10 pm
Mateusz Morawiecki also warned that only the Russian leader would be “happy” with a UK-EU trade war. […]
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Energy price cap: Typical energy bill set to rise by £800 a year in October
on May 24, 2022 at 2:41 pm
Industry regulator Ofgem warns households that they should expect higher energy bills this winter. […]
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Energy firms warn against extending windfall tax to renewables
on May 24, 2022 at 1:31 pm
Applying a windfall tax to renewable energy could threaten the government's energy strategy, sources say. […]
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Government borrowing lower than expected in April
on May 24, 2022 at 11:47 am
One analyst says the figures put pressure on the chancellor to give more support for households. […]
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Why chicken is getting more and more expensive
on May 24, 2022 at 10:05 am
We follow a chicken from farm to supermarket shelf to see how costs are building up at every stage. […]
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Cost of living: Rise in food export curbs sparks concerns
on May 24, 2022 at 6:47 am
Malaysia has become the latest country in Asia to cut food exports to keep prices down at home. […]
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One in five employees expect to change jobs this year
on May 24, 2022 at 4:28 am
Workers in the UK continue to look for better pay and conditions as bosses struggle to recruit. […]
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Quad: The China factor at the heart of the summit
on May 24, 2022 at 12:10 am
The group will refocus on an open and safe Indo-Pacific - and analysts say this is aimed at China. […]
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Cryptocrash: ‘I was arrested for knocking on Luna boss's door'
on May 23, 2022 at 11:59 pm
A man says he lost millions, and then was arrested for trying to talk to crypto boss Do Kwon. […]
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Airbnb to quit China as lockdowns restrict tourism
on May 23, 2022 at 11:42 pm
Stays in China made up only 1% of Airbnb's revenue for the last few years, a source said. […]
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Fraud victims face call waiting lottery from banks
on May 23, 2022 at 11:09 pm
Waiting times can range from 16 seconds to over 30 minutes depending on the bank, says Which?. […]
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Love Island's eBay styling could change second-hand buying habits
on May 23, 2022 at 11:06 pm
Fans of the show could buy more second-hand after seeing stars in eBay outfits, fashion experts say. […]
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Millionaires at Davos say 'tax us more'
on May 23, 2022 at 5:00 pm
At the annual meeting of the business and political elites, wealthy attendees call for fairer tax. […]
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What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?
on May 23, 2022 at 4:43 pm
UK inflation is rising at 9%, its fastest rate for 40 years, and could go even higher. […]
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Starbucks to quit Russia but pay six months' wages
on May 23, 2022 at 3:42 pm
The coffee giant says it will continue to pay nearly 2,000 staff at its Russian shops for six months. […]
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Cost of living: Two-child families paying £400 a month more
on May 23, 2022 at 10:12 am
The rising cost of energy, transport and childcare is forcing families to make tough choices. […]
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Pay gap between bosses and staff expected to widen
on May 23, 2022 at 6:57 am
The High Pay Centre says pay gaps were the greatest in the retail sector in the early months of 2022. […]
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Palm oil firms depriving tribes of millions of dollars
on May 22, 2022 at 11:07 pm
Companies supplying major manufacturers fail to meet promises to share land, joint BBC investigation finds. […]
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The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos
on May 22, 2022 at 11:05 pm
Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations. […]
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Rail unions vow to fight government strike threat
on May 22, 2022 at 3:07 pm
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps claims a new law would protect shipments from disruption. […]
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E.On UK boss warns 40% of customers face fuel poverty
on May 22, 2022 at 12:28 pm
Chief executive Michael Lewis calls for government intervention to help struggling households. […]
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Governments should subsidise food and energy, says IMF boss
on May 22, 2022 at 12:27 am
Managing director Kristalina Georgieva says state subsidies can help with the cost of living. […]
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Self-scan supermarket tills and the rows over their use
on May 21, 2022 at 12:15 am
Do you relish scanning your own groceries or are you missing the human cashiers? […]
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Will there be a national rail strike?
on May 20, 2022 at 7:54 pm
A strike ballot of 40,000 members of the RMT union closes on Tuesday. […]
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Cost of living: What are Rishi Sunak's options to ease the burden on households?
on May 20, 2022 at 9:48 am
There are ways the chancellor could tackle the strain on people's pockets - but what do they cost? […]
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Australia election 2022: Cost of living worries voters
on May 19, 2022 at 11:08 pm
If interest rates keep rising 300,000 Australians may default on mortgage repayments. […]
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Pressure builds on Rishi Sunak to act now on living costs
on May 19, 2022 at 4:26 pm
The CBI and the TUC urge the government to help the "hardest hit" as inflation soars. […]
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Royal Mail warns it will put prices up again
on May 19, 2022 at 2:02 pm
The company says it has to act to cover higher costs, including wages, energy and fuel expenses. […]
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Cost of living: Calls to bring benefit and pension rises forward
on May 19, 2022 at 7:09 am
Big increases are due next April but charities say soaring prices mean people need the money now. […]
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India seeks to win public trust in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
on May 19, 2022 at 12:16 am
Sri Lanka's giant neighbour is emerging as one of its biggest providers of aid, after years of mistrust. […]
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The radio station giving indigenous people a voice
on May 18, 2022 at 11:14 pm
A new station in Panama allows marginalised groups to speak out about their lives and communities. […]
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Why your haircut is getting more expensive
on May 18, 2022 at 11:02 pm
Chain Trevor Sorbie says they are now spending thousands more each month. […]
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Oil and gas industry pushes back over windfall tax
on May 18, 2022 at 7:18 pm
Oil and gas producers say they are already paying more tax and an extra levy would damage confidence. […]
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How Gen Z is hooked on cryptocurrency and NFTs
on May 17, 2022 at 11:05 pm
A growing number of young people are getting into crypto trading - despite the risks. […]
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Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on?
on May 16, 2022 at 11:05 pm
One Chinese carmaker has plans for thousands of stations in Europe where you can switch batteries. […]
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The new jet set - why private plane usage has soared
on May 15, 2022 at 11:02 pm
The pandemic led to more people using private jets, but is the increase set to continue? […]
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Why the volatile price of aluminium matters
on May 12, 2022 at 11:06 pm
From door frames to aircraft and food packaging - how soaring prices will impact the world economy. […]
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Why India's poorest children are falling further behind
on May 9, 2022 at 11:05 pm
Lack of access to smartphones and computers is widening the education gulf in India. […]