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Spike in use of gambling blocks to curb overspending amid income squeeze
There has been an increase in people turning to tools that block them from gambling amid growing cost pressures and shrinking consumer budgets, new data has shown..
Manufacturers set to plunge into recession next year warns industry group
Manufacturers are set to plunge into recession next year as the deteriorating economic conditions at home and abroad exert a vice-like grip on the sector, according to a report..
Nightclubs face higher business rates next year despite sector turmoil
Nightclubs across the UK face higher property taxes next year despite being battered by the pandemic in the latest hammer blow for the sector, according to new data..
Majestic freezes prices for pubs restaurants and bars
Wine retailer Majestic has frozen prices for pubs, bars and restaurants until at least the spring as rising costs continue to put pressure on the hospitality sector..
TUC says 2022 has been worst year for real pay growth for almost 50 years
A study suggests 2022 has been the worst year for real wage growth for nearly half a century..
December sees biggest drop in property price tags in four years
The average price tag on a home plummeted by almost £8,000 this month the largest dip seen in four years, according to new data..
Banks not moving fast enough to tackle climate and nature crises campaigners
Major European banks must do more to tackle the climate crisis, cut emissions and safeguard the worlds vital natural systems, campaigners have warned..
Environment Agency staff to work to rule in row over pay
Thousands of Environment Agency workers in England are to take industrial action in the coming weeks, including stopping attending incidents such as floods, water pollution, spills, waste fires and fly-tipping..
Seann Walsh was petrified of backlash on Im A Celebrity
Seann Walsh has said his bad experience on Strictly Come Dancing almost stopped him from appearing on Im A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! this year..
Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter describes newborn son as a wonderful gift
Jorgie Porter and fiance Ollie Piotrowski have named their first child together Forest..
Kings of Pop Stock Aitken Waterman to reunite for Channel 5 documentary
Pop producers Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman are set to reunite for a Channel 5 documentary featuring interviews with Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley, Jason Donovan and Simon Cowell..
Several people thought to be in critical condition after being pulled from lake
Several people, who appeared to have been playing on the ice on a lake in Solihull before falling through, are believed to be in a critical condition after being pulled from the water by emergency services..
Jersey explosion death toll rises to five with four more people feared missing
Five people are confirmed to have died following an explosion at a block of flats in the Jersey capital..
Gareth Southgate ponders his England future but has few regrets from World Cup
England manager Gareth Southgate is considering his future but left Qatar with few regrets following the crushing World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of France..
Drivers urged to be careful as icy conditions forecast for Monday rush hour
Travel disruption is expected during Mondays morning rush-hour as yellow warnings of ice, fog and snow are in place for much of the UK..
Bank of England predicted to hike interest rates further to 35
The Bank of England is expected to push interest rates even higher next week at its latest meeting, putting further pressure on mortgages..
Queen Meat Loaf and Dame Deborah James among those mourned in 2022
The world joined the nation in mourning the loss of Elizabeth II at the age of 96, just months after she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee..
Alan Shearer Penalty miss will haunt Harry Kane for the rest of his life
England captain Harry Kanes World Cup quarter-final penalty miss will haunt him for the rest of his life, according to former striker Alan Shearer..
Unions clash with Health Secretary who warns of significant strike risks
The Health Secretary has warned that planned industrial action by nurses next week will cause significant risks to patients as a union called for Steve Barclay to enter pay talks..
On This Day in 2006 Hammer blow for Alan Pardew
Alan Pardew was sacked as West Ham manager on this day in 2006..





















