Marmite and PG Tips maker Unilever warns prices will rise
Consumer goods giant Unilever says high rates of cost inflation will continue into next year. …
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Government borrowing falls in September
Borrowing was lower than a year earlier, but was still the second-highest number on record for September. …
Cladding: ‘We’re paying to live in a dark, dull box’
A Birmingham tower block resident, where combustible cladding is being removed, explains his plight. …
UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand
The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth. …
TotalEnergies accused of downplaying climate risks
Research says oil giant TotalEnergies linked fossil fuels and global warming in 1971. …
Evergrande $2.6bn property unit deal collapses
Evergrande rival Hopson Development was set to a buy a £2.6bn stake in the firm before the deal collapsed. …
Inflation: Rise in cost of living slows in September
UK inflation fell slightly to 3.1% in September, although transport costs rose, official figures show. …
IMF warns Afghanistan’s economic slump will impact neighbours
Afghanistan’s economic turmoil will fuel a refugee crisis impacting nearby countries, the fund warned. …
The Indian women widowed by Covid-19
In India, Covid has widowed thousands of women, who are now struggling to adjust to a new life. …
Facebook settles US worker discrimination claims
The tech giant will pay $14.5m to settle claims it routinely hired foreign instead of US workers. …
Morrisons: Shareholders approve £7bn takeover deal
British supermarket group Morrisons says shareholders approve the US private equity group takeover. …
Energy price cap not working, says power boss
The owner of Scottish Power says capping domestic energy prices has caused long-term harm to the market. …
Heathrow passenger charge to be curbed
The airport has been told it cannot raise its charges for airlines by as much as it would have liked. …
Why Christmas could be stuck in a shipping container
China is the factory of the world but exports have been hindered by the global supply chain crisis. …
Morrisons takeover: Bradford retail giant in the bagging area
As shareholders prepare to vote on a £7bn takeover, what are the views from Morrisons’ birthplace? …
Why 2.3 million US children could miss out on expanded tax credit
About 67 million US children are eligible for new benefits, but some of the most vulnerable are missing out. …
Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight
Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades. …
US heating bills set to surge as energy costs jump
Bills could rise by as much as 54% this winter, the US Energy Information Administration says. …