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One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
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One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns

A recent report warns that one in six young people may be out of work or training in five years without urgent action.…

5/27/2026 · 5 min read · 29 views
Why paying £5 for a latte is here to stay
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Why paying £5 for a latte is here to stay

Poor coffee harvests in Brazil and Vietnam are just some of the factors driving up the price of your morning cup of…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 24 views
How you can find savings on your energy bill
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How you can find savings on your energy bill

As energy prices are set to rise in July, experts suggest taking proactive measures to save on energy bills. Options…

5/27/2026 · 2 min read · 32 views
'I fear for my son's farming future due to costs'
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'I fear for my son's farming future due to costs'

Farmers in the UK are facing significant financial challenges due to rising costs of fuel and fertiliser. Chris…

5/27/2026 · 3 min read · 34 views
How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
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How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July

Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 32 views
Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
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Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job

The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
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What is happening to gas and electricity prices?

Gas and electricity prices are set to rise significantly starting July 1, with typical annual energy bills increasing…

5/27/2026 · 7 min read · 33 views
We want everyone to use our 'very green grocery'
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We want everyone to use our 'very green grocery'

Changing Lives Together operates The Very Green Grocery in Crewe, offering affordable groceries to the community.…

5/27/2026 · 2 min read · 62 views
Children's meals to be cheaper under VAT cut
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Children's meals to be cheaper under VAT cut

The Isle of Man is reducing VAT on children's meals and family activities to help ease the cost of living for…

5/27/2026 · 1 min read · 46 views
'I've given up eating hot meals to pay for equipment to keep my son alive'
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'I've given up eating hot meals to pay for equipment to keep my son alive'

Samantha Tolmie has stopped eating hot meals to afford the equipment necessary for her son Lewis's care. Many parents…

5/27/2026 · 5 min read · 43 views
Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos could put her out of business
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Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos could put her out of business

An ethical hacker, Valentina Palmiotti, warns that AI tools like Claude Mythos could threaten her career in…

5/27/2026 · 4 min read · 41 views
Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car
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Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car

Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car, the Luce, which is priced at $640,000. The launch has received…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 67 views
Iran war impact to hit household energy bills for the first time
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Iran war impact to hit household energy bills for the first time

Household energy prices in the UK are set to rise significantly in July due to increased wholesale costs linked to the…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 50 views
Ferry frustrations and housing concerns in Gorey
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Ferry frustrations and housing concerns in Gorey

Residents of Gorey are expressing concerns over rising living costs and housing affordability as Jersey approaches its…

5/26/2026 · 3 min read · 49 views
BP chair removed over 'serious' conduct concerns
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BP chair removed over 'serious' conduct concerns

BP has removed its chair, Albert Manifold, due to serious concerns regarding governance and conduct. The board…

5/26/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
'An £8,000 debt pushed me to breaking point'
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'An £8,000 debt pushed me to breaking point'

Dean, a 58-year-old from Bradford, faced overwhelming debt of £8,000 due to a series of personal crises including…

5/26/2026 · 4 min read · 44 views
Bank holiday sun boosts South West tourism
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Bank holiday sun boosts South West tourism

Tourism in South West England has received a significant boost due to hot weather over the bank holiday weekend.…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 43 views
Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
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Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs

The CEO of Next has highlighted a significant decline in entry-level job opportunities in the UK, with the number of…

5/25/2026 · 5 min read · 35 views
This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
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This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house

A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

5/25/2026 · 1 min read · 31 views
'I don't think I'll ever be able to retire'
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'I don't think I'll ever be able to retire'

Many older individuals are continuing to work past traditional retirement age due to financial necessity and personal…

5/25/2026 · 3 min read · 39 views
'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce
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'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce

The rise of the multi-job workforce in the UK is driven by rising costs and job insecurity, with over a million people…

5/25/2026 · 5 min read · 44 views
Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders
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Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders

The UK beer brewing industry is experiencing a significant decline, with a net loss of 150 breweries last year. The…

5/25/2026 · 5 min read · 33 views
Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home
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Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home

Indian billionaires are increasingly acquiring foreign companies as domestic growth slows. Recent high-profile deals…

5/24/2026 · 4 min read · 45 views
City's living costs drive workers to food banks
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City's living costs drive workers to food banks

The rising cost of living in Cambridge is forcing some low-paid workers to rely on food banks. Workers at the…

5/24/2026 · 2 min read · 46 views
'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
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'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

The prices of everyday essentials like eggs, milk, and bread have significantly increased over the past few years.…

5/24/2026 · 4 min read · 33 views
The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds
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The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds

A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.

5/23/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent'
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Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent'

Donald Trump emphasized the importance of independence for the newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh…

5/22/2026 · 2 min read · 40 views
Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
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Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?

Unpaid debt court cases are on the rise, prompting concerns among financial experts. Laura Pomfret discusses the…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 46 views
Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'
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Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'

The CEO of Standard Chartered, Bill Winters, has apologized for referring to certain employees as 'lower value human…

5/22/2026 · 2 min read · 38 views
Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows
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Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

Recent government filings reveal that thousands of stock trades were made on behalf of President Donald Trump in the…

5/22/2026 · 3 min read · 36 views
Could your weekly food shop get cheaper?
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Could your weekly food shop get cheaper?

The government says shoppers across the UK could save as much as £150 million a year on food - but how much is that…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 25 views
Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
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Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months

Morrisons plans to close 100 stores in the coming months, citing rising costs due to government policy choices. The…

5/22/2026 · 2 min read · 27 views
Laura Pomfret - CCJs, decrees and unpaid court debts
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Laura Pomfret - CCJs, decrees and unpaid court debts

Laura Pomfret discussed the rising issue of County Court Judgments (CCJs) in the UK on Morning Live. She provided…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 32 views
Jailed tycoon's Birkin bags sell for over half a million dollars
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Jailed tycoon's Birkin bags sell for over half a million dollars

The luxury handbags sold in a government auction in Ho Chi Minh.

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 34 views
Government borrowing higher than expected in April
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Government borrowing higher than expected in April

The UK government reported higher-than-expected borrowing figures for April. The borrowing reached £24.3 billion,…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
'Monitoring the situation': why young men are drawn to prediction markets
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'Monitoring the situation': why young men are drawn to prediction markets

Prediction markets are gaining popularity among young men, particularly in the U.S., as they offer a platform for…

5/21/2026 · 11 min read · 23 views
Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss
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Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss

Amazon's UK boss, John Boumphrey, argues that the high unemployment rate among young people is a systemic issue rather…

5/21/2026 · 2 min read · 38 views
Cost of living measures 'missed opportunity', says Welsh first minister
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Cost of living measures 'missed opportunity', says Welsh first minister

Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth criticized the UK government's recent cost of living measures as a 'missed…

5/21/2026 · 3 min read · 40 views
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher gas prices bite
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Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher gas prices bite

Walmart has reported that rising gas prices are leading US consumers to reduce their spending. The retailer…

5/21/2026 · 2 min read · 42 views
Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firms
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Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firms

The UK government has announced a £120 million funding package to support the ceramics industry, which is vital for…

5/21/2026 · 2 min read · 36 views
EasyJet boss says 'don't panic' over summer jet fuel supplies
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EasyJet boss says 'don't panic' over summer jet fuel supplies

EasyJet's CEO reassured travelers that there are no current issues with jet fuel supplies for the summer. Despite…

5/21/2026 · 2 min read · 30 views
Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws
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Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws

Elon Musk's X has been fined by an Australian court for failing to comply with child protection laws. The court upheld…

5/21/2026 · 2 min read · 36 views
The young people rejecting a bank-breaking prom
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The young people rejecting a bank-breaking prom

A group of students at Huntington School in York has launched a social enterprise called Dress 2 Impress to provide…

5/21/2026 · 3 min read · 35 views
Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August
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Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August

Children aged five to 15 in England will be able to travel for free on local buses throughout August. This initiative…

5/21/2026 · 3 min read · 37 views
The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
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The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches

Local campaigners in Barbuda are fighting against foreign developers who are buying up the island's beaches. The case…

5/20/2026 · 6 min read · 48 views
SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
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SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX has announced plans to go public in the US, potentially making Elon Musk a trillionaire. The initial public…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
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UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

The UK has finalized a £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states, aiming to boost its economy and reduce tariffs on…

5/20/2026 · 2 min read · 39 views
Are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices?
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Are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices?

Food prices in the UK have risen, but are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices? Ben Chu reports.

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views
Woman's debts reach £26k as she battles poverty
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Woman's debts reach £26k as she battles poverty

Gaynor Lake, a resident of Woking, has accumulated debts totaling £26,000 while struggling with poverty. A charity…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
Domestic rates bills debt hits £1m in Northern Ireland
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Domestic rates bills debt hits £1m in Northern Ireland

Domestic rates bills debt in Northern Ireland has surpassed £1 million for the first time, reflecting a significant…

5/20/2026 · 2 min read · 29 views

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