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Millions of households to get £299 payment in February
Around eight million eligible households across the UK will receive a £299 cost of living payment in February, the government has announced.The payment will be made to people on eligible means-tested benefits between 6 and 22 February and is part of a wider support package for households. It is one of three means-tested cost of …
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Netflix reveals its most-watched show – users spent 812 million hours glued to it
Viewers spent 812 million hours watching The Night Agent, Netflix has revealed – after releasing its audience viewer data for almost its entire catalogue for the first time.The conspiracy thriller starring Gabriel Basso was followed by the second season of Ginny & Georgia, with 665 million hours viewed, and The Glory, which was watched for …
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UK economy in surprise decline in October, figures show
The UK economy took a surprise tumble in October, according to an early official estimate that showed a contraction of 0.3%.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported output in all three main divisions – services, manufacturing and construction – was in negative territory. Economists had expected a flat performance, following on from the 0.2% growth …
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How Zara’s own ad triggered a boycott campaign against the brand
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FIFA+ Collect launches new digital collectibles
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Mayfair in talks about £100m Trusted Housesitters deal
The private equity firm which has backed Ovo Energy and the maternity wear chain Seraphine is in advanced talks to acquire a big stake in Trusted Housesitters, the pet-sitting business.Sky News has learnt Mayfair Equity Partners has entered exclusive negotiations to become a major shareholder in the company, which was founded in 2010 by Andy …
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Pay growth eases back sharply as vacancies drop in record run of falls – ONS
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Recruitment agency AK Teaching takes space at Sunderland City Hall
A growing recruitment company has expanded into new offices at Sunderland’s City Hall. Independent teacher recruitment company AK Teaching has opened its new headquarters at the city’s civic hub, 11 years after its launch in the city. The company, founded in Sunderland by Jonny Greener and Anthony Kirtley, recruits for roles in primary, secondary and …
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Railway station catering investigated over concerns passengers are being ripped off
Food and drink sales at UK railway stations are facing regulatory scrutiny over fears the £700m market lacks effective competition, meaning passengers are paying over the odds.The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said it is investigating further after finding an average 10% premium at station catering stalls compared to the high street. Its initial …
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Ofcom issues plan to tackle mid-contract price rises
Ofcom has laid out plans to tackle mid-contract price rises, saying phone, TV and broadband customers must be told about possible hikes upfront.The telecommunications regulator said that inflation-linked price hikes midway through contracts have caused them to become concerned about customers not having “sufficient clarity”. In a proposed new rule for firms, Ofcom said “any …
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Real wage growth at highest level for 25 months as inflation eases
The big drop in the rate of inflation meant real wages were growing at their highest pace since September 2021 in the three months to October, according to official figures.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported basic pay was 7.3% higher compared to the same period last year. That was down from an upwardly revised …
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UK ‘past peak rental growth’ as asking prices fall
Rent rises are expected to half next year as asking prices for new rental properties have fallen, according to property website Zoopla. Rents across the UK will increase by 5% to December 2024, Zoopla’s rental market report has said, nearly half the 9.7% rate of rises seen in the last year to October as the …

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