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Average income down in real terms, survey says
The results of the 2023/24 Household Expenditure Survey have been published. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers t...
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Stars and fans celebrate 'new Black Panther' David Jonsson
The British actor will play the son of T'Challa, king of Wakanda, in the third movie in the series. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enter...
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How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds". Newsiline summarises this...
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Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &am...
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Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?
Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links reade...
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Shein swings to a loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis d...
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Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say. Newsili...
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Police investigate donations by Tice company to Reform UK
Britain Means Business, owned by the party’s deputy leader Richard Tice, made two donations of £250,000 in the run-up to the 2024 general election. Newsil...
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Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister Newsiline summarises this...
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What does the South make of the King of the North?
BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...
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'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'
Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about 'inaccurate' US history
The Trump administration has often accused the world's largest research museum of harbouring an anti-American bias. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down
Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...
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Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes
The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links...
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ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and lin...
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Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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New figures show costs rising for pensioners
They face 4.7% inflation - driven by steep rises in fuel and household service costs, report finds. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busin...
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Four Palestinians and one Israeli killed in West Bank shooting
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers. Newsilin...
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Preston Bus still to decide on Burnham's £2 cap
The operator says it needs more details before deciding whether to join Andy Burnham's new scheme. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs
The Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles. Newsiline summarises th...
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Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Bu...
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How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links re...
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UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss
The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - B...
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UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more
Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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US announces tariffs on dozens of countries over forced labour concerns
The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Bus...
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Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and li...
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Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut
The new prime minister was speaking after announcing a business rate cut for pubs, social clubs and live music venues. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business a...
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Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Electricity bills to be subsidised as crude oil nears $100
The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity (AEL) £200,000 to offset islanders' bills. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef
Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business a...
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The Bottom Line
What was the best business move of the last 12 months and who made the biggest blunder? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and link...