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Missed payments in UK at alarmingly high levels, says Which?

The proportion of people struggling to get their finances on track remains concerningly high, according to Which?

The consumer group said January tends to be a...

Tue, 28/03/2023 - 06:01


UK shop price inflation spikes to record high on food costs - BRC

UK shop price inflation intensified in March, figures on Tuesday showed, with food costs jumping at record pace.

According to the latest British Retail Consortium-NielsenIQ tracker,...

Tue, 28/03/2023 - 05:01


Humza Yousaf named new SNP leader, prospective Scotland first minister

Humza Yousaf is set to become Scotland’s youngest first minister and the first person from a minority ethnic background to hold the post after he...

Mon, 27/03/2023 - 14:25


TOP NEWS: Gulf Keystone and Genel face Iraq-Turkey pipeline closure

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd and Genel Energy PLC both noted that Turkey closed the Iraq-Turkey pipeline after the International Chamber of Commerce ruled in favour...

Mon, 27/03/2023 - 09:52


New deal forces Australia’s worst polluters to cap emissions

Australia’s biggest polluters will be forced to cut carbon emissions after the government struck a breakthrough climate deal Monday, saying it had finally ended ‘10...

Mon, 27/03/2023 - 09:39


UK airports set for bumper business rates amid £1.4 billion tax rise

Airports, power stations and business headquarters are set to be hit hardest by property tax changes when new valuations come into force next week, according...

Mon, 27/03/2023 - 05:54


UK economy is 4% smaller than if it had remained in EU - OBR chair

The UK economy is 4% is smaller than if the country had remained in the EU, the chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility said.

Richard...

Sun, 26/03/2023 - 11:34


Unrest in France forces postponement of King Charles III visit

Violent pension reform protests in France led to the postponement Friday of King Charles III’s trip to the country, highlighting the growing security and political...

Sat, 25/03/2023 - 11:10


UK PM Sunak’s Brexit deal for Northern Ireland gets formal sign-off

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal for Northern Ireland has been formally signed off at an official meeting in London, as both the UK...

Fri, 24/03/2023 - 13:06


TOP NEWS: UK private sector growth continues, led by services sector

The UK private sector remained in growth in March, thanks to a strong performance by service providers, survey results from S&P Global showed on Friday.

The...

Fri, 24/03/2023 - 10:01


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