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Households in Great Britain could owe their energy suppliers as much as £7bn by the end of the year after higher gas and electricity prices forecast for the winter kick in, an industry group is warning.
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The group of creditors pursuing a rescue bid for Thames Water have been accused of shuffling the deckchairs on the Titanic after proposing an overhaul of the stricken utility’s board.
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Shein, which built a fast-fashion empire on what seemed like impossibly low prices , has been forced to lower its own valuation in a cut-price stock market float, after falling into the red earlier this year.
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What can be done to try to strengthen European firms, now that they are once again facing challenges because of external shocks?
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The government has promised that business rate valuations will be “made fairer” for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, as Andy Burnham faces growing calls to help the UK’s struggling hospitality sector.
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CrossCountry cancelled almost all of its train services in Great Britain on Sunday after a power cut in Birmingham hit its control centre.
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Michael Jeffries is ruled mentally competent to stand trial after being hospitalized for months for dementia symptoms
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At Tata Steel’s factory in Llanwern, south Wales, production lines that should be running full-time are now falling quiet for parts of the day, with workers being put on to maintenance and cleaning work while machines s…
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Authorities in Tehran have acknowledged that the Iranian people are facing “many problems” as the US intensifies its efforts to isolate the country’s economy with a range of sanctions that Donald Trump has called “the m…
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Plans for new onshore windfarms in England have reached their highest annual level in a decade, after the government overturned the Conservatives’ de facto ban in 2015.
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Hackers linked to Iran have been blamed for a cyber-attack that caused a British power plant to be temporarily shut down.
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Ministers have commissioned a pair of in-depth reports into how franchising businesses are policed in the UK, as the government considers introducing new laws after high-profile allegations about conduct in the sector.
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On top of fears about extreme heat and possible jet fuel shortages , Britons planning summer holidays in the EU this year had another thing to worry about – long queues and waiting times caused by the bloc’s new border …
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The US has imposed 50% tariffs on some goods from Canada, and the country’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has vowed to match them “dollar for dollar” after the collapse of trade talks.
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Andy Burnham has said he wants to bring the men’s World Cup to the UK in 2042, returning the tournament to Britain for the first time in almost eight decades.
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What billionaire doesn’t love to splash the cash on a luxury item? Some may buy watches or yachts, but Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has been snapping up entire brands.
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A robot named Lightning has run the 100m in 9.32 seconds, beating the human world record, China’s state broadcaster has reported.
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Trades unions are warning Andy Burnham that Labour’s policy on cutting zero-hours contracts risks failing to live up to the party’s manifesto.
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The 29-year-old civil servant is one of a number of people who contacted the Guardian because they are concerned about a potential link between a recalled dog food and their pet’s eye condition.
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A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday struck down the State Department’s suspension of immigrant visa issuances for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the nationality-based policy violated federal immigration law a…
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It has the vibe of a Bond villain’s underground lair but the workers in hi-vis and helmets aren’t weighing and packing hard drugs or parts for a death laser. It’s pak choi and lettuce.
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Fires at recycling centres caused by wrongly discarded lithium batteries such as those found in vapes are occurring at the rate of more than 10 a week, according to new figures.
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As fitness-conscious consumers turn away from processed foods, the industry is scrambling for new ideas, including nutrient-rich lollies and protein-packed tubs. Will they take the fun out of this summer treat?
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The economist Lord Jim O'Neill, who has been advising the prime minister, has said he will not be taking a job in Andy Burnham's government.