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Cost of living: Two-child families paying £400 a month more
Sun, 22 May 2022 23:02:23 GMT
The rising cost of energy, transport and childcare is forcing families to make tough choices.
Pay gap from bosses to staff to widen - think tank
Sun, 22 May 2022 23:03:34 GMT
The High Pay Centre says pay gaps were the greatest in the retail sector in the early months of 2022.
E.On UK boss warns 40% of customers face fuel poverty
Sun, 22 May 2022 12:28:06 GMT
Chief executive Michael Lewis calls for government intervention to help struggling households.
Rail unions vow to fight government strike threat
Sun, 22 May 2022 15:07:50 GMT
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps claims a new law would protect shipments from disruption.
Palm oil firms depriving tribes of millions of dollars
Sun, 22 May 2022 23:07:20 GMT
Companies supplying major manufacturers fail to meet promises to share land, joint BBC investigation finds.
Governments should subsidise food and energy, says IMF boss
Sun, 22 May 2022 00:27:05 GMT
Managing director Kristalina Georgieva says state subsidies can help with the cost of living.
Retail sales jump in April driven by cigarettes and alcohol
Fri, 20 May 2022 08:56:17 GMT
Demand for tobacco and alcohol was behind a surprise rise in sales, but the longer term trend is still down.
Cost of living: What are Rishi Sunak's options to ease the burden on households?
Fri, 20 May 2022 09:48:03 GMT
There are ways the chancellor could tackle the strain on people's pockets - but what do they cost?
Pressure builds on Rishi Sunak to act now on living costs
Thu, 19 May 2022 16:26:05 GMT
The CBI and the TUC urge the government to help the "hardest hit" as inflation soars.
Royal Mail warns it will put prices up again
Thu, 19 May 2022 14:02:19 GMT
The company says it has to act to cover higher costs, including wages, energy and fuel expenses.
Cost of living: Calls to bring benefit and pension rises forward
Thu, 19 May 2022 07:09:08 GMT
Big increases are due next April but charities say soaring prices mean people need the money now.
Oil and gas industry pushes back over windfall tax
Wed, 18 May 2022 19:18:40 GMT
Oil and gas producers say they are already paying more tax and an extra levy would damage confidence.
Why your haircut is getting more expensive
Wed, 18 May 2022 23:02:12 GMT
Chain Trevor Sorbie says they are now spending thousands more each month.
UK inflation: 'There's not much more I can do to save money'
Wed, 18 May 2022 10:16:06 GMT
We asked people across the country how they are coping with the rising cost of living.
What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?
Wed, 18 May 2022 07:02:13 GMT
UK inflation is rising at 9%, its fastest rate for 40 years, and could go even higher.
Petrol retailers told to pass on fuel duty cut
Tue, 17 May 2022 21:12:10 GMT
The government wants to ensure companies pass on tax cuts to motorists as diesel prices hit new highs.
Warning over shrinking school meals as prices rise
Tue, 17 May 2022 15:52:01 GMT
School caterers will have to shrink portions or use cheaper ingredients, a major food wholesaler warns.
Will there be a national rail strike?
Fri, 20 May 2022 19:54:57 GMT
A strike ballot of 40,000 members of the RMT union closes on Tuesday.
Russia halts gas supplies to Finland
Sat, 21 May 2022 06:17:15 GMT
Finland has refused to pay for gas in roubles but also angered Moscow by applying to join Nato.
Self-scan supermarket tills and the rows over their use
Sat, 21 May 2022 00:15:07 GMT
Do you relish scanning your own groceries or are you missing the human cashiers?
Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty make Sunday Times Rich List
Fri, 20 May 2022 10:50:07 GMT
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and his wife make the Sunday Times Rich List for first time with £730m fortune.
Menopause and miscarriage funds for working women praised
Fri, 20 May 2022 15:09:00 GMT
Applications for grant funding are now open to charities who help support women in the workplace.
Hinkley Point C delayed by a year as cost goes up by £3bn
Fri, 20 May 2022 09:59:24 GMT
The revised operating date for the Somerset site is June 2027 and is expected to cost up to £26bn.
Iceland to launch over-60s discount as cost of living soars
Thu, 19 May 2022 17:36:33 GMT
The supermarket chain says it wants to support older customers through the cost of living crisis.
Twitter steps up Ukraine misinformation fight
Thu, 19 May 2022 20:08:46 GMT
The social media platform says it will put false claims from official accounts behind warning notices.
Canada to ban China's Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks
Fri, 20 May 2022 11:45:35 GMT
The UK, US, Australia and New Zealand have also barred the Chinese telecoms equipment makers.
Cyber security: Global food supply chain at risk from malicious hackers
Fri, 20 May 2022 03:10:45 GMT
The growth of "smart" farm machinery is increasing the risk of hacking of food and farming systems.
Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history
Fri, 20 May 2022 14:58:47 GMT
The governor of the country's central bank and two major credit rating agencies said it has defaulted.
Russian McDonald's buyer to rebrand restaurants
Thu, 19 May 2022 16:23:22 GMT
The fast food giant says the new owner of its 850 Russian restaurants will operate them under a new brand.
Australia election 2022: Cost of living worries voters
Thu, 19 May 2022 23:08:12 GMT
If interest rates keep rising 300,000 Australians may default on mortgage repayments.
M&S warns online sales tax will damage High Street
Thu, 19 May 2022 07:07:32 GMT
Marks & Spencer says extra tax for online shops will mean lower investment in High Street stores.
Leaky Gucci and Adidas 'sun umbrella' sparks China outcry
Thu, 19 May 2022 03:43:53 GMT
Chinese social media users say they are shocked the £1,329 item will not stop rain.
Global stock markets fall as growth fears rattle investors
Thu, 19 May 2022 16:43:41 GMT
UK shares slide after more signs of waning consumer confidence trigger steep falls in US markets.
Ukraine invasion could cause global food crisis, UN warns
Wed, 18 May 2022 23:52:10 GMT
UN chief Antonio Guterres warns that developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.
Ratan Tata: Tycoon's ride in India's cheapest car wins internet
Thu, 19 May 2022 05:27:43 GMT
When Ratan Tata recently rode in the Nano, he revived the frenzy over India's "most affordable car".
Martin Shkreli 'Pharma bro' released early from prison
Wed, 18 May 2022 19:12:03 GMT
Mr Shkreli was convicted in 2017 of defrauding investors.
McDonald's and Wendy's sued for burger ads that mislead on size
Wed, 18 May 2022 17:07:06 GMT
A lawsuit accuses the firms of advertising burgers that look bigger than they actually are.
Tesco shopper's plea to bring back till staff
Wed, 18 May 2022 07:08:43 GMT
Pat McCarthy says there are not enough staffed tills for those who struggle with self-service machines.
The radio station giving indigenous people a voice
Wed, 18 May 2022 23:14:30 GMT
A new station in Panama allows marginalised groups to speak out about their lives and communities.
India seeks to win public trust in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Thu, 19 May 2022 00:16:06 GMT
Sri Lanka's giant neighbour is emerging as one of its biggest providers of aid, after years of mistrust.
How Gen Z is hooked on cryptocurrency and NFTs
Tue, 17 May 2022 23:05:26 GMT
A growing number of young people are getting into crypto trading - despite the risks.
Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on?
Mon, 16 May 2022 23:05:24 GMT
One Chinese carmaker has plans for thousands of stations in Europe where you can switch batteries.
The new jet set - why private plane usage has soared
Sun, 15 May 2022 23:02:37 GMT
The pandemic led to more people using private jets, but is the increase set to continue?
Why the volatile price of aluminium matters
Thu, 12 May 2022 23:06:49 GMT
From door frames to aircraft and food packaging - how soaring prices will impact the world economy.
Why India's poorest children are falling further behind
Mon, 09 May 2022 23:05:24 GMT
Lack of access to smartphones and computers is widening the education gulf in India.
Is it fair for fantasy football managers to rely on AI?
Sun, 08 May 2022 22:49:29 GMT
Some managers think artificial intelligence helps remove their bias but others think it's cheating.
Chelsea sale: Who are the key people behind consortium buying club?
Sat, 07 May 2022 09:40:23 GMT
Chelsea have agreed terms on a sale, but who are the key names in the consortium buying the club?