Water charges and rates increase could help Stormont 'raise £3bn a year'
Stormont would have £3bn a year extra if they cut jobs, increased rates and introduced water charges.
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Middle East war has pushed up air fares 24%, research shows
The consultancy Teneo says airspace restrictions caused by the conflict have forced airlines to reroute many flights.
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Uni staff strike for cost of living 'weighting'
Library, museum, finance and IT staff are among members of Unite taking action over pay.
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Collapsed law firm at centre of £39.5m fraud probe
Sheffield-based PM Law Ltd, which had 25 offices across England, closed suddenly on 2 February.
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'Supercharger' call for threatened ceramics firm
A petition is calling for struggling Denby Pottery to be added to a government support scheme.
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Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
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Primark demerger aims to maximise potential after successive shocks
It hardly inspires confidence when a company's share price falls sharply as it announces a demerger aimed at maximising shareholder value.
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High electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
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New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
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New era for Apple as names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
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Pop-up shop helps families cope with rising costs
Customers receive tokens to claim up to 10 free items, from clothing to everyday home essentials.
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Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.
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The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet
While UK unemployment is at a five-year-high, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.
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The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
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Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
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Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
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Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.
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Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays
New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.
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New media space opens in Hull to help city's creatives
Hull’s creative scene has a new home, with green screens, cameras and a mini radio studio.
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Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
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