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16.08.2023 - 10:19
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Euro News
Dogs with ‘paws burnt down to the bone’ rescued from the ashes of Hawaii’s wildfires
16.08.2023 - 10:11
Business
Euro News
The most romantic walk in the world: Italy’s Path of Love reopens after more than a decade
16.08.2023 - 09:53
Business
Evening Standard
United Utilities fined £800,000 for over-abstracting water in Lancashire
United Utilities has been fined £800,000 after illegally abstracting 22 billion litres of water in Lancashire five years ago, the Environment Agency (EA) has said.It caused a significant decline in the Fylde Aquifer, which is an important public water supply for residents in the North West and also helps the flows of local rivers.The over-abstraction …
16.08.2023 - 09:04
Business
Sky News
‘Hope’ for ailing high street chain as union says firms ‘interested’ in purchase
There are “genuine grounds for hope” for the future of high street retailer Wilko, according to the GMB union, after the company entered administration, endangering 12,500 jobs. The union met with administrators PwC as part of the formal consultation process and confirmed there had been “expressions of interest” from prospective buyers. Those potential purchasers are …
16.08.2023 - 05:04
Business
Sky News
Sharp fall in rate of inflation as gas price sees record dip
The rate of price rises has fallen sharply, according to official figures.The key, consumer price index (CPI) measure of inflation fell to 6.8% in the year to July, down from a rate of 7.9% in June, Office of National Statistics (ONS) data showed. It means prices are still rising but at a slower rate than …
15.08.2023 - 20:11
Business
Sky News
The Big Short investor bets $1.6bn on stock market crash
A man who famously made a fortune by predicting the collapse of the US housing market in 2008 now appears to be suggesting that two major stock markets will tumble in value.Michael Burry, the hedge fund boss featured in The Big Short, in which he was played by Christian Bale, held negative options on both …
15.08.2023 - 10:15
Business
Business Live
BOXPARK delays Liverpool opening until early 2024
BOXPARK has delayed the opening of its new Liverpool venue until next spring. The venue had originally been due to open in the historic Canning Hall, part of the Cains Brewery Village estate, in the autumn. A reason for the delay has not been given. BOXPARK Liverpool will extend over 21,000 sq ft and have …
15.08.2023 - 10:05
Business
Evening Standard
Widower of jailed Post Office worker loses appeal fight
The widower of a Post Office worker jailed after being convicted of theft has lost a Court of Appeal fight.Ian O’Donnell wanted to posthumously clear the name of his wife Joanne, who died seven years ago aged 64.Three appeal judges recently considered the case of Mrs O’Donnell, who worked at North Levenshulme Post Office in …
15.08.2023 - 09:14
Business
Sky News
Wage data shows living standards no longer taking the battering they once were – but it’s not all good news
Today’s labour market figures are a double-edged sword. Wages are rising at a record pace and are on the cusp of outpacing inflation. It means our living standards are no longer taking the battering they once were.That should give ordinary households something to celebrate but it will cause consternation at the Bank of England.Policymakers have …
15.08.2023 - 08:21
Business
Sky News
Disgraced crypto boss ‘donated stolen customer funds to politicians’
Disgraced crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried used stolen customer money to make political donations, prosecutors have alleged.The 31-year-old, whose £21bn FTX empire collapsed last year, is accused of making north of $100bn (£79bn) in campaign contributions during the 2022 US midterms. He is said to have directed two of his company’s executives to send cash to …
15.08.2023 - 07:00
Business
Sky News
Grocery price inflation falls again – see which items are now cheaper and more expensive
Grocery price inflation has eased for the fifth month in a row – as the cost of some staples come down.Closely watched data from Kantar Worldpanel, which tracks supermarket sales and bills, found that while the expense of a food shop is still higher than last year, the pace of price rises has been slowing …
15.08.2023 - 06:00
Business
Sky News
UK nears potential turning point in cost of living crisis – as wages grow at record rate
Private sector wages and total pay, including bonuses, surpassed inflation despite a surprise rise in the rate of UK unemployment.Economists thought the unemployment rate would remain at the 4% level recorded last month but it has now gone up to 4.2% as the number of jobs vacancies fell by 66,000 to 1.02 million. Wages have …
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