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Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.
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.
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.
Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.
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.
Uni staff strike for cost of living 'weighting'
Library, museum, finance and IT staff are among members of Unite taking action over pay.
Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets
Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.
Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets
Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.
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.
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.
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.
The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet
While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.
UK unemployment rate sees surprise fall to 4.9%
Most analysts had predicted the rate would remain unchanged at 5.2%.
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.
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.
Charity offers 'stigma-free' food poverty service
The Devon charity shop lets food bank users select items rather than be given pre-prepared parcels.
'Supercharger' call for threatened ceramics firm
A petition is calling for struggling Denby Pottery to be added to a government support scheme.
'Price of red diesel is putting us in the red'
Lincolnshire grower says rising costs have forced her to reconsider her son's nursery fees.
Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
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?
