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Cost of living measures 'missed opportunity', says Welsh first minister
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Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher gas prices bite
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Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firms
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EasyJet boss says 'don't panic' over summer jet fuel supplies
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Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws
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The young people rejecting a bank-breaking prom
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Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August
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The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
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SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
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UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
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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.
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Woman's debts reach £26k as she battles poverty
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Domestic rates bills debt hits £1m in Northern Ireland
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Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year
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Will UK interest rates go up?
The Bank of England has maintained interest rates at 3.75% for several months, the lowest since February 2023.…
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What is happening to UK prices?
UK prices rose by 2.8% in April, a decrease from 3.3% in March, but still above the Bank of England's target.…
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Lower gas and electricity bills behind UK inflation fall to 2.8%
The UK's inflation rate has fallen to 2.8%, primarily due to lower gas and electricity bills. Despite this drop,…
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China confirms it will buy 200 Boeing jets after Trump-Xi summit
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Young drivers targeted by 'ghost brokers' selling fake car insurance online
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Faisal Islam: Why a full HS2 line could still be built despite the latest fiasco
The future of the HS2 project remains uncertain as the government weighs options between cancellation and completing a…
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NS&I to begin contacting victims of lost funds scandal
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Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government
The UK government is urging supermarkets to voluntarily limit food prices in exchange for regulatory easements. Key…
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
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St Brelade concerns of empty shops and cost of living
Voters in St Brelade are expressing concerns over empty shops and the rising cost of living. Local business owners…
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HS2 will cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned
The HS2 project is now projected to cost up to £102.7 billion, with trains expected to start running between 2036 and…
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Swatch boss defends watch launch that sparked chaos and closures
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Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war
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Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
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Parents' anger at school buses being axed
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Job vacancies fall to lowest level in five years
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The charity shop which boosted takings by moving outdoors
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Standard Chartered to cut thousands of roles as AI use increases
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Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to manage the markets and Makerfield
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Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
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'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes
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Ford boss hints at return of Fiesta as an electric model
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UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
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Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
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Oil prices rise after Trump warns 'clock is ticking' on Iran peace talks
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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
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'Vicious circle of rising costs is fuelling crisis for traders'
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'We need working-class voices to enrich culture'
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How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners?
BBC Politics London consulted three groups on how the Prime Minister could improve life for Londoners, focusing on…
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What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
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Struggling families offered heating oil vouchers
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