Coffee prices jump as food inflation hits new high
Ms Dickinson said: "Winter looks increasingly bleak as pressures on prices continue unabated. Food prices have continued to soar, especially...
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China Covid: Factory activity shrinks more than expected
Earlier this month, the government introduced a series of measures to prop up its slowing economy. Last Friday, China's central...
Twitter ends Covid misinformation policy under Musk
But the site did seem to be trying to get a grip on some of its most potentially harmful posts,...
Why Dutch ‘bike banks’ are a game changer for kids
"If you have a bicycle," smiles Inge, fixing a unicorn bell onto Emma's handlebars, "you have freedom. So at least...
Sizewell C nuclear power plant backed by government
"Today's historic deal giving government backing to Sizewell C's development is crucial to this, moving us towards greater energy independence...
Train strikes: Pub boss warns walkouts could ruin Christmas plans
"It's been a challenging two or three years for hospitality, so we are all looking at this Christmas as a...
World Cup: Warning over football lottery scams
The wording may vary but the aim of the fraudsters is always to trick vulnerable people into sending money. The...
China protests: Uncertainty reigns for foreign firms
"This should be preceded by a comprehensive, nationwide education campaign about Covid-19, based on the latest scientific evidence, in order...
Elon Musk set to become number-one influencer on Twitter
‘Chief Twit’ takes control 27 October 2022 Musk completes his $44bn (£38.1bn) takeover of Twitter, immediately firing a number of...
Christmas savings clubs help spread the festive costs
"The economic crisis isn't going away overnight. We know people are worried about their bills," she says, adding that as...
Crypto firm BlockFi files for bankruptcy after FTX collapse
"From inception, BlockFi has worked to positively shape the cryptocurrency industry and advance the sector. BlockFi looks forward to a...
Insulation: £1bn funding for least efficient homes
However, under the expanded scheme, people whose homes have an energy efficiency rating of D or below can get help,...
Jeff Bezos: Does US-style philanthropy exist in UK?
The Levers permitted a pub among the tied houses of Port Sunlight, but it was alcohol-free. The acclaimed English author...
Train strikes: Drivers walk out in pay row
"This dispute has gone on far too long and is not only causing disarray in people's lives, but is harming...
US bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears
It said the decision "will do nothing to protect US national security, but will do a great deal to make...
Energy advice: Sunak to expand tips campaign to lower bills
"Our existing public information campaign, Help for Households, is driving up the public's awareness of all the support available to...
Kanye West: Adidas investigates after claims of ‘toxic’ behaviour
According to Rolling Stone, the letter said: "He has, in years past, exploded at women in the room with offensive...
UK airports could ditch luggage liquid rules by 2024
Passengers carrying liquid in their cabin baggage are currently restricted to containers holding no more than 100ml. These must be...
